Theories of Counseling

This undergraduate course is an introduction to the basic theoretical approaches used in counseling. A goal of the course is to allow students with an interest in human services to better understand the options open to both counselors and clients when engaging in the therapeutic process. Students are encouraged to think about how the various approaches might fit with their personal style and beliefs about counseling. While the curriculum will not make counselors of the students who complete this course, it will provide a foundation of knowledge about the major theories as preparation for more advanced work.