5 credits

Students in this course focus on developing counseling techniques and skills. They practice and receive feedback on their demonstration of techniques and skills such as opening and closing a counseling session, attending, paraphrasing, confrontation, and self-disclosure, among others, including the use of creative techniques. Students also evaluate the appropriate use of counseling techniques and skills. 

Note: Students are required to have access to a video recording device, a tripod, and an audio recording device, which they begin using during the second week of class and four more times throughout the term.