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COUN Courses:
COUN 6316 - Techniques in Counseling

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(5 credits)

This course is an introduction to the development of a positive therapeutic alliance with clients from diverse backgrounds and presenting issues. Students apply counseling microskills and mesoskills including verbal and nonverbal skills, listening and observational skills, facilitative and influencing skills, multisensory techniques, navigation of stages of a counseling session, and documentation skills. Students in this course evaluate their attitudes, values, and beliefs which can affect the ethical application of counseling skills related to diverse issues and cultures. 

Pre-requisites for students entering  May 29, 2023 and later

MS in Clinical Mental Health Counseling Prerequisites

  • None

MS in School Counseling

  • None

MS Dual Degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling and School Counseling Prerequisites

  • COUN 6100

Pre-requisites for students entering prior to May 29, 2023

MS in Clinical Mental Health Counseling Prerequisites

  • COUN 6722

MS Dual Degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling and School Counseling Prerequisites

  • COUN 6111

Note: Students are required to have access to a video recording device, a tripod, and an audio recording device, which they will begin using the first week of class.

*Students may take this as a non-degree course, which means they do not have to be enrolled in a program. Contact an enrollment specialist [1-866-492-5336 (U.S.);1-443-627-7222 (toll)] for more information or visit School of Lifelong Learning for more information.