COUN 870 - Advanced Counseling

Credits: 3
Prerequisite: Restricted to students admitted to the Counselor Education Doctoral Program.
Explores major counseling theories in depth and through analysis of their utility within multiple contexts; lesser known ones and contemporary applications are also covered. Content includes critical evaluation of applicability to multicultural populations, evidence based practices, and integration of theories. Use of theories in measuring counselor effectiveness, clinical instruction of theories, and the professional development of students is emphasized.