Counseling Techniques

This experiential undergraduate course is a one-semester introduction to the basic skills used in interviewing and counseling adults. Designed for individuals pursuing a career in human services, the focus is on developing the core skills necessary to facilitate effective helping relationships. This course includes information relating to stages in the counseling process, interviewing skills, counseling objectives, and appropriate strategies. Students actively learn various counseling techniques using the mediums of role playing, peer critiques, videotaping, and discussions. Ethical considerations are emphasized. Students will apply and practice a variety of introductory counseling skills and techniques. While the curriculum will not make counselors of the students who complete this course, it will provide a foundation of knowledge as preparation for more advanced work.