COUN 498A ST: Introduction to Counseling
This course is designed to orient students to various aspects of counseling, including the diverse theories upon which it is founded, the interventions it uses, the populations it serves, and the research in which it is grounded. Students will be introduced to basic counseling techniques as well as the process of self-reflection. The goal of this course is to teach students about the counseling discipline, its various views of human nature, and prominent ideas and methods for promoting development and reducing human suffering."