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COUN 6316 - Techniques in Counseling

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(5 credits)

Personal attitudes, values, and beliefs often affect a counselor's ability to establish an appropriate relationship and rapport with clients. In this course, students learn to evaluate their personal attitudes and beliefs to positively influence their counseling approaches. They explore principles and skills related to interviewing and observation, and they examine related legal, ethical, and cultural issues. Students gain practice in conducting interviews, making behavioral observations, collecting and interpreting data during an interview, and developing written reports of findings. Synthesizing concepts, skills, and personal reflections, students demonstrate their ability to engage in a counseling session using techniques learned throughout the course.

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.