SYLLABUS

Boise State University

Counselor Education

Course Number:        COUN 516

Course Title:              COUNSELING PRACTICUM II

Course Time:              4-6pm Monday

Course Location:        E 642

Semester:                   Spring 2008         

Credits:                       2 credits          

Instructor:                  Dr. Diana Doumas, E610, dianadoumas@boisestate.edu, 426-2646

Office hours: M 3-4pm; T 11-3pm

Course Description

Students participate in closely supervised counseling experiences through modeling, peer counseling, live observation, and audio and/or videotaping.

Methods of Instruction

Lecture, practice, video tape review, group and individual supervision.

Course Objectives

The two-credit counseling practicum is designed to facilitate refinement of counseling and interviewing skills and the development of new skills.  Through closely supervised one-to-one and group counseling experiences the student can expand his/her repertoire of counseling techniques and interpersonal relationship skills with opportunities to experience direct and specific feedback from a clinical supervisor through video and/or audio recording and direct observation supervision.  Practicum students will be expected to demonstrate a commitment to implementing and expanding the following skills:

• Establishing and maintaining a helpful and supportive counseling relationship;
• Development and application of appropriate counseling techniques;
• Maintaining client records and scheduling client appointments;
• Continued awareness of ethical standards of practice;
• Working efficiently with supervisors and colleagues, including appropriate analysis and

            presentation of counseling sessions and case studies;

• Continued development of professional behavior;
• Learning about and using community resources when appropriate, including referrals;
• Appropriate adoption of techniques for clients with diverse needs and backgrounds;
• A continued willingness to learn, including acceptance of feedback;
• Enthusiasm for and a commitment to the counseling profession; and
• Continued development of personal traits which are conducive to effective learning,

counseling, and professional development.

PLEASE NOTE that a completed “Statement of Liability Insurance” form must be filed with your Supervisor prior to beginning working with Practicum clients (see “Student Handbook” for sample).

Baird, B. N. (2004). The Internship, Practicum & Field Placement Handbook. Pearson Prentice Hall.

McHenry, B., & McHenry, J. (2007). What Therapists Say and Why They Say It. Pearson Education, Inc.

1.      Read the contents of this syllabus and Section III of the Student Handbook.  Ask necessary questions the first part of class, rather than later.

2.       

Course Requirements as outlined in Part III of the Student Handbook.

GRADING

Group Supervision Meetings - each student is required to present 2 videotapes with case write-ups, (see examples) (35% of Grade).

Written Chapter Summary- each student will complete written chapter summaries of Baird chapters 8, 10 and 11. The summary should be 2-3 pages (3 pages maximum) and will be graded as a pass/fail assignment (15% of Grade).

Individual and Triadic Supervision- Students will meet with assigned supervisor(s) 7-8 times (average once every other week), with at least three meetings to be in a triadic format (to be scheduled with supervisors). See Student Handbook, Section III (50% of Grade).

Attendance and participation are required of all group and individual supervision meetings.  Direct service hours in counselor education lab must be during regular lab hours, unless special arrangements have been made. Clients may not be seen without supervision. 

Forms and procedures are included in Section III the “Student Handbook” and will be thoroughly discussed during the initial class meeting.  Please note that students are responsible for obtaining copies of required logs and permissions.  Maintaining required documentation is an important professional behavior.

Disability Statement:

If there is someone in the class who has a special need that may be the result of a disability or alternative learning style, I would appreciate hearing from you.  I am reasonably certain that we can make the appropriate arrangements if necessary to assist you.  The accommodations can take many forms, whether it be seating, testing, or the like.  Please see me after class, or during my office hours.

Academic Integrity Statement: Academic misconduct or dishonesty such as cheating and plagiarism is unacceptable and appropriate penalties will be imposed.  This includes referencing material which has not been read by you, such as secondary references.