Faculty: Education

Focuses on providing psychological support and guidance for individuals facing personal, emotional, and psychological challenges. Students gain skills in counseling theories, therapeutic techniques, assessment methods, ethical practices, and multicultural counseling, preparing them for careers in mental health counseling, school counseling, career counseling, and related fields.

Learning Objectives:

• Understand counseling theories and their applications.
• Develop therapeutic techniques and intervention strategies.
• Learn assessment and diagnosis methods in counseling.
• Explore ethical considerations and professional standards in counseling.
• Analyze multicultural counseling and diversity issues.
• Develop critical thinking, empathy, and communication skills.
• Gain practical experience through fieldwork and internships.

Main Curriculum:

1. Introduction to Counseling and Psychological Guidance - Overview of counseling principles, theories, and industry trends.
2. Counseling Theories - Study of major counseling theories and their practical applications.
3. Therapeutic Techniques and Interventions - Effective therapeutic techniques and intervention strategies for various client needs.
4. Assessment and Diagnosis Methods - Techniques for assessing and diagnosing psychological and emotional issues.
5. Ethical Considerations in Counseling - Professional ethics, values, and legal considerations in counseling practice.
6. Multicultural Counseling - Principles of multicultural counseling, diversity, and inclusive practices.
7. Group Counseling - Techniques for conducting group counseling sessions and dynamics.
8. Career Counseling and Development - Counseling strategies for career development and professional guidance.
9. School Counseling - Principles and practices of school counseling, supporting student well-being and academic success.
10. Field Experience/Internship - Real-world experiences in counseling environments such as mental health clinics, schools, or community agencies.
11. Capstone Project/Practicum - A comprehensive project or practicum for applying counseling skills, such as conducting a therapeutic intervention, developing a counseling program, or completing a practicum.

Assessment Methods:

• Analysis of counseling theories
• Therapeutic techniques and intervention plans
• Assessment and diagnosis reports
• Ethical considerations in counseling essays
• Multicultural counseling projects
• Group counseling session plans
• Career counseling and development strategies
• School counseling programs
• Field experience/internship reports
• Capstone projects/internship reports and presentations

Recommended Textbooks:

• "Introduction to Counseling and Psychological Guidance"
• "Counseling Theories"
• "Therapeutic Techniques and Interventions"
• "Assessment and Diagnosis Methods"
• "Ethical Considerations in Counseling"
• "Multicultural Counseling"
• "Group Counseling"
• "Career Counseling and Development"
• "School Counseling"

Prerequisites:

Basic knowledge of psychology, human development, and an interest in counseling and mental health.

Duration of Major:

Typically 4 years for a Bachelor's degree or 2 years for a Master's degree in counseling and psychological guidance.

Certification:

Graduates can obtain counseling certifications and licenses such as:

• Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC)
• National Certified Counselor (NCC)
• School Counselor Certification
• Certified Career Counselor

Target Audience:

Aspiring mental health counselors, school counselors, career counselors, and professionals seeking careers in mental health clinics, schools, community agencies, private practices, and related fields. This major equips students with the therapeutic and personal skills required to excel in counseling and psychological guidance, supporting careers in various roles in mental health counseling, school counseling, career counseling, and related fields.