Faculty: Educational Programs

The Guidance and Psychological Counseling major focuses on the principles and practices of providing support and guidance and psychological counseling to individuals, groups, and communities. Students acquire skills in counseling theories, therapeutic techniques, assessment, ethics, multicultural competence, preparing for careers in counseling, psychology, social work, education, and related fields.

Learning Objectives:

• Understand the principles of guidance and psychological counseling.
• Develop skills in counseling theories and therapeutic techniques.
• Learn assessment and diagnostic methods.
• Explore ethical and professional issues in counseling.
• Analyze multicultural considerations and diversity in counseling.
• Develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Gain practical experience through clinical work and training.

Main Curriculum:

1. Introduction to Guidance and Psychological Counseling - Overview of counseling principles, history, and current trends.
2. Counseling Theories - Fundamentals of counseling theories and major orientations.
3. Therapeutic Techniques - Principles of applying therapeutic techniques in counseling settings.
4. Assessment and Diagnosis - Methods for assessing and diagnosing psychological issues.
5. Ethical and Professional Issues in Counseling - Exploring ethical guidelines and professional standards in counseling.
6. Multicultural Counseling - Principles of providing culturally sensitive and competent counseling.
7. Group Counseling - Techniques for conducting group counseling sessions.
8. Crisis Intervention - Strategies for providing support and intervention during crises.
9. Career Counseling - Principles of providing career guidance and counseling.
10. Counseling Research Methods - Methods for conducting and evaluating counseling research.
11. Clinical Training - Real-world experiences in counseling centers, clinics, schools, or relevant environments.
12. Internship - Supervised clinical work in counseling agencies, hospitals, schools, or community organizations.
13. Capstone Project - Comprehensive project applying counseling and psychological guidance skills, such as developing a counseling program, conducting a case study, or implementing a crisis intervention plan.

Assessment Methods:

• Analysis of counseling principles
• Counseling theories projects
• Therapeutic techniques projects
• Assessment and diagnosis projects
• Ethical and professional issues projects
• Multicultural counseling projects
• Group counseling projects
• Crisis intervention projects
• Career counseling projects
• Research methods projects
• Clinical practicum reports
• Internship reports
• Graduation projects and presentations

Recommended Textbooks:

• "Introduction to Guidance and Psychological Counseling"
• "Counseling Theories"
• "Therapeutic Techniques"
• "Assessment and Diagnosis"
• "Ethical and Professional Issues in Counseling"
• "Multicultural Counseling"
• "Group Counseling"
• "Crisis Intervention"
• "Career Counseling"
• "Research Methods in Psychological Counseling"

Prerequisites:

Basic knowledge of psychology, communication skills, and interest in psychological counseling and guidance.

Program Duration:

Typically 4 years to obtain a Bachelor’s degree in Psychological Counseling and Guidance, with additional licensure or certification requirements.

Certification:

Graduates can obtain certificates or licenses such as:

• Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC)
• Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC)
• National Certified Counselor (NCC)
• Certificates in specific counseling curricula or techniques

Target Audience:

Aspiring counselors, psychologists, social workers, school counselors, employment counselors, and professionals seeking careers in counseling centers, clinics, schools, hospitals, community organizations, and related fields.

This major equips students with the theoretical, practical, and ethical skills necessary to excel in guidance and psychological counseling, supporting careers in various roles within counseling centers, clinics, schools, hospitals, community organizations, and related fields. The program provides comprehensive education in counseling principles, theories, therapeutic techniques, assessment, ethics, multicultural competence, group counseling, crisis intervention, career counseling, research methods, and practical experience through clinical work and internships, preparing students for successful careers in the field.