PSY 220: Introduction to Counseling

Class Program
Credits 3

Fall
This course is a general introduction to the profession of counseling with emphasis on ethics and the client/counselor relationship. Students examine the role and function of the counselor, self-reflection, and current issues in counseling. Examples and applications enable the student to acquire the elements of critical thinking as adapted to the research environment. Students produce an APA formatted research paper. Students explore current research through reading original empirical research.

Prerequisite Courses