SYLLABUS
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Course and Instructor |
Course Number: COUN 568
Course Title: Seminar: Professional Counseling
Course Time: Friday, March 14, 4:00pm – 10:00pm and
Saturday, March 15, 8:00am – 5:00pm
Course Location: E636
Semester: Spring 2007
Credits: 1
Instructor: Dr. Diana Doumas, E610, dianadoumas@boisestate.edu, 426-2646
Office hours: M 3-4pm; T 11-3pm
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Course Objectives, Accreditation, and Technology |
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Program Objectives Addressed in the Course |
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Use research, theory, law, and the wisdom of practice to guide decision making |
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Create an environment conducive to learning in which students participate in decision-making |
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Emphasize the importance of students being able to work independently and collaboratively |
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Teach toward curricular goals, adapting approaches as needed, while maintaining high standards for all students |
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Use continuous, varied assessments to help all students learn and achieve their potential |
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Enhance learners’ abilities to communicate in spoken and written language and other media |
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Work collaboratively and value planning as a collegial activity |
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Use modern technologies appropriately |
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Continue their professional development, staying current with best practices |
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Contribute to the continuous improvement of schools |
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Commitment to the fundamental principles of a democratic, diverse society |
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Developing a global perspective, recognizing the interdependence of all people while valuing independence and self-reliance |
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Accepting responsibility for themselves and acting responsibly toward others |
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Cultivating aesthetic sensibilities in ourselves and students, encouraging creative and artistic endeavors, and approaching beauty and wonder as ways to interpret and change the world |
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Appreciating complexity and ambiguity, using dissonance to stimulate learning in students and ourselves, and resisting the urge to charge ahead into sureness or to retreat into perpetual uncertainty and indecision |
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CACREP Standards Addressed in the Course |
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K.1.b |
Professional roles, functions, and relationships with other human service providers. |
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K.1.c |
Technological competence and computer literacy. |
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K.1.d |
Professional organizations, primarily ACA, its divisions, branches, and affiliates, including membership benefits, activities, services to members, and current emphases |
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K.1.e. |
Professional credentialing, including certification, licensure, and accreditation practices and standards, and the effects of public policy on these issues |
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K.1.h. |
Ethical standards of ACA and related entities, and applications of ethical and legal considerations in professional counseling |
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K.2.a. |
Multicultural and pluralistic trends, including characteristics and concerns between and within diverse groups nationally and internationally |
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Technology Skills Addressed in the Course |
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Instructor Application |
Student Application |
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Check computer system and preview CD-ROM software |
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Word process, including APA formatting |
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Use a spreadsheet and a statistical package |
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Acquire graphics from the web, digital camera, or scanner an insert them in a poster or presentation |
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Create and deliver a power point presentation |
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Find material on the Web and review Web sites |
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Be able to use e-mail, including document attachments |
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Be able to sign in and participate in listservs |
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Be familiar with computerized testing |
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Be able to use audio visual equipment and playback units |
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Course Description:
Discussion and research into the evolving culturally competent role of professional counselors in all settings, emphasizing ethical decision-making, licensure and certification considerations, and professional issues.
Course Objectives:
Upon completion of the course, the student will be able to:
1. Understand the role of professional counselors in a variety of settings.
2. Demonstrate ethical decision making.
3. Understand licensure and certification requirements.
4. Become aware of current issues and trends in the field of counseling.
Methods of Instruction:
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Text and Required Reading |
Required Readings
Readings will consist of handouts on each topic provided by the instructor.
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Suggestions for Getting the Most from the Course |
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Expectations and Academic Requirements |
Course Requirements:
Assignments:
Journal Article Written Summary and Critique:
Select an article from an ACA or other peer-reviewed journal that addresses a professional issue (e.g., ethical issues, boundaries, dual-relationships, self-disclosure, diagnosis, multi-cultural issues, evidence-based treatment, licensure, program evaluation, etc.) and write a 1-2 page summary and a 2-3 page personal response to the article using APA format. Please pick an article regarding an aspect of your current/future counseling work that is of interest to you. Please include an APA-style reference citation for the article. Please provide article and summary/response to the instructor. The assignment is worth 40 points and is due on Friday, March 14.
Journal Article Presentation:
Prepare a 15 minute power point presentation that you will present to the class. The presentation should 1) introduce the professional issue selected, 2) summarize the article, and 3) discuss your reaction to the article. The assignment is worth 40 points and is due on Friday, March 14.
NOTE:
PLEASE EMAIL THE TITLE OF YOUR ARTICLE TO THE INSTRUCTOR BY FEBRUARY 15. This will allow the instructor to determine if students have selected the same article. If this is the case, the instructor will contact you and ask you to select a different article. The instructor will also create a presentation schedule to group similar topic articles together to facilitate class discussion on professional issues. You will be notified about the date of your power point presentation by email (either March 14 or March 15).
PLEASE ALSO PLACE A HARD COPY OF YOUR ARTICLE IN THE INSTRUCTOR’S BOX BY FEB. 15 SO COPIES CAN BE MADE FOR DISTRIBUTION TO THE CLASS.
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Evaluation Criteria |
Evaluation
Each of the following segments will be scored by means of a point system.
Attendance is Mandatory – Failure to Attend Class will Result in a Non-Passing Grade
Participation 30
Journal Article
Written Assignment 35
Oral Presentation 35
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Total 100
GRADING
A = 90–100%
B = 80-89%
C= 70-79%
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Disability and Academic Integrity Statements |
Disability Statement:
If there is someone in the class who has a special need which 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 or plagiarism is unacceptable and appropriate penalties will be imposed. This includes referencing material which has not been read by you, such as secondary references.
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Course Calendar and Assignment Due Dates |
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February 15 |
Article Title Emailed to Instructor
Hard Copy of Article in Instructor’s Box |
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March 14 Licensure and Ethics Professional Involvement Professional Issues Presentations |
Read Articles Written Assignment Due Oral Assignment Due
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March 15 Professional Issues Presentations Guest Speakers |
Read Articles Oral Assignment Due |