SYLLABUS

 

Course and Instructor

 

Course Number:         COUN 592     

 

Course Title:              Portfolio

 

Course Time:             By appointment

 

Course Location:        TBA

 

Semester:                   Spring 2008

 

Credits:                       1

 

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

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

 

 

Course Objectives, Accreditation, and Technology

 

Program Objectives Addressed in the Course

 

Use research, theory, law, and the wisdom of practice to guide decision making

  X

Create an environment conducive to learning in which students participate in decision-making

X

Emphasize the importance of students being able to work independently and collaboratively

X

Teach toward curricular goals, adapting approaches as needed, while maintaining high standards for all students

X

Use continuous, varied assessments to help all students learn and achieve their potential

X

Enhance learners’ abilities to communicate in spoken and written language and other media

X

Work collaboratively and value planning as a collegial activity

X

Use modern technologies appropriately

X

Continue their professional development, staying current with best practices

X

Contribute to the continuous improvement of schools

X

Commitment to the fundamental principles of a democratic, diverse society

X

Developing a global perspective, recognizing the interdependence of all people while valuing independence and self-reliance

X

   Accepting responsibility for themselves and acting responsibly toward others

    X

   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

   X

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

X

 

CACREP Standards Addressed in the Course

 

K.1.b

Professional roles, functions, and relationships with other human service providers.

 

K.1.c

Technological competence and computer literacy.

 

K.1.d

Professional organizations, primarily ACA, its divisions, branches, and affiliates, including membership benefits, activities, services to members, and current emphases

 

K.1.e.

Professional credentialing, including certification, licensure, and accreditation practices and standards, and the effects of public policy on these issues

 

K.1.h.

Ethical standards of ACA and related entities, and applications of ethical and legal considerations in professional counseling

 

K.2.a.

Multicultural and pluralistic trends, including characteristics and concerns between and within diverse groups nationally and internationally

 

 

 

Technology Skills Addressed in the Course

 

Instructor

Application

Student

Application

Check computer system and preview CD-ROM software

 

 

Word process, including APA formatting

X

X

Use a spreadsheet and a statistical package

 

X

Acquire graphics from the web, digital camera, or scanner an insert them in a poster or presentation

 

X

Create and deliver a power point presentation

 

X

Find material on the Web and review Web sites

 

X

Be able to use e-mail, including document attachments

X

X

Be able to sign in and participate in listservs

 

 

Be familiar with computerized testing

 

 

Be able to use audio visual equipment and playback units

X

X

 

 

Course Description:  

Students will create a written portfolio and present the portfolio in an oral defense. The portfolio will demonstrate student competence in all 8 core areas of CACREP.

 

 

Course Objectives:

            Upon completion of the course, the student will be able to:

1.      Describe and defend the chosen theoretical orientation(s).

2.      Demonstrate counseling skills.

3.      Demonstrate ethical decision making.

4.      Demonstrate competence in conducting research/program evaluation.

5.      Demonstrate competence in all 8 CACREP areas.

 

 

 

Methods of Instruction:

 

 

Text and Required Reading

 

None

 

Suggestions for Getting the Most from the Course

 

 

Turn in drafts in a timely manner for feedback and meet with the instructor as needed for guidance.

 

 

Expectations and Academic Requirements

 

Course Requirements:

  1. Deadlines: all students are expected to make deadlines for each assignment.
  2. Complete written and oral assignments as directed in a timely and professional manner.

 

Assignments:

 

 

Evaluation Criteria

 

GRADING: Pass/Fail

 

Written Portfolio (50%). Each section of the portfolio will be graded for content and demonstration of knowledge of the area (see Student Handbook).

 

Oral Portfolio Defense (50%). Oral presentation of the portfolio will be graded for content and demonstration of knowledge of each area outlined below (see Student Handbook).

 

 

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.

 

Course Calendar and Assignment Due Dates

 

Portfolio Deadline and Defense Date

Integrated  Paper Due

Papers Returned

Portfolio Due

Defense Date

 

 

 

 

Dec 1

Dec 8

Jan 20

Feb 9 – Feb 11

Dec 8

Jan 20

Jan 26

Feb 16 – Feb 18

Jan 20

Jan 26

Feb 2

Feb 23 – 25 

Jan 26

Feb 2

Feb 9

March 2 – March 4

Feb 2

Feb 9

Feb 16

March 9 – March 11

Feb 9

Feb 16

Feb 23

March 16 – March 18

 

·        You are to turn your Integrated Paper for the Integrated Paper Due Date.

·        I will review that week and return with comments. You then will make revisions and then submit your final portfolio for review.

·        I will then review your portfolio and either return to you for further revision (which will need to occur within one week) or distribute to your supervisory committee for their review.

 

Your portfolio will be returned to you at least 2 days prior to your scheduled defense.

 

* CV, Professional/Personal Growth Statement, Tapescript, case presentation, and concluding statement can be turned in with final portfolio

 


 

Integrated Paper

 

Outline

 

1.                  Introduction (theoretical world view, view of human nature)

 

2.                  Evolution of your theory through program (where did you start, where did you end up, why/how?)

 

3.                  Identification and description of your theory and of helping

 

4.                  The Therapeutic Process of your theory of helping

 

5.                  Therapeutic Techniques and Procedures of your theory of helping

 

6.                  Contributions/Limitations of your theory of helping

 

7.                  Multicultural Perspective (Contributions/Limitations) of your theory of helping

 

8.                  Discussion of Ethical Decision Making and How Applied in Your Counseling

 

9.                  Summary

 

10.       References

 

 

·          10-12 pages, double spaced (excluding references)

·          APA style paper

·          Minimum of 7-10 references expected

 

 


 

Ethical Decision Model and Case Example

Outline

 

1.                  Describe your ethical decision making  model

 

2.                  Provide a case example and how you used your model (real example if possible)

 

3.                  Provide a table demonstrating the steps of the model and how the model was applied

 

Example:

Ethical Decision – Making Model Steps

Model Applied

1. Identify the problem

 

2. Identify potential issues involved

 

3. Review relevant ethical guidelines

 

4. Know applicable laws and regulations

 

5. Obtain Consultation

 

6. Consider possible and probable courses of action

 

7. Enumerate consequences of various decisions

 

8. Decide on best course of action

 

 

·          4-5  pages, double spaced (excluding table)

·          APA style paper

·          References including code of ethics, etc.

 


 

Case Presentation

Outline

1.      Client Information

2.      Client Counseling History

3.      Client Presenting Problem

4.      Counseling Goals

5.      Means the Counselor Uses to Assist Client in Attaining Goals

6.      Progress toward Goals

7.       Difficulties Attaining Goals

8.      Relationship Issues

9.      Counselor’s Projected Length of Counseling

10.  Counselors Goals and Rationale

 

 

Tapescript  Example

Speaker

Statement

Skill/Comment

Counselor

So, you had difficulty with your homework assignment.

Summarizing

Client

Yes, I didn’t know where to being and I began to feel anxious

Head nodding, eye contact

Counselor

It was overwhelming for you

Reflection of feeling