HUS 216 - Theories of Counseling

3 credit hours - Three hours weekly; one term.
Surveys the major theories of counseling and their theorists. Introduces students to the application of various counseling techniques and procedures used for behavior change. In class, students examine case studies and practice delivery of the counseling modalities. Emphasis is on professional values and ethics.

Prerequisite(s): HUS 115 or permission of department chair.

Corequisite(s): HUS 217 or permission of department chair.

Location(s) Typically Offered: Arnold Main Campus (MC) and Arundel Mills (AM)

Term(s) Typically Offered: Fall and spring

Course Outcomes:
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:

Review legal and ethical issues in counseling.
Identify and understand the different theories and techniques of counseling.
Compare and contrast the various theories of counseling.
Identify the effectiveness of the different techniques of counseling and specific populations in which techniques are used for.
Understand how to apply the various techniques and procedures used in behavior change.