HSC 543 Introduction to Theory and Practice of Counseling Children and Adolescents

This course provides specialized knowledge and skills training in counseling individual children and adolescents through examination of theoretical, behavioral, and play therapy techniques. A strong emphasis will be on helping students understand how the developmental stages of children and adolescents relate to counseling approaches, appropriate assessments, and interventions. Throughout the course, the students will discuss the influence of multiculturalism on individual development, assessment, counseling interventions, and other contextual relationships. Pre-requisite(s): None. Co-requisite(s): None. 3 semester hours