CPSY 631 - Theories of Counseling and Psychotherapy

Unit(s): 3

This course provides an overview of the basic concepts, history, process of psychotherapy, mechanisms of change, and applications of the major schools of counseling and psychotherapy, including behavioral, psychodynamic, and humanistic. This course uses a multicultural lens to examine each school of thought or theory. That is, each school of thought or theory is evaluated based on its culture-bound factors and applicability to diverse populations. Finally, this course will thoroughly examine current trends and pressing questions in the practice of counseling with attention to interviewing skills.

Restriction: College restricted to School of Education; Field of study restricted to Counseling Psychology Major
School of Education