Introduction to Counseling Skills
Course Information
Subject
HUS
Course Number
128
Division
Status
Active
Course Title
Introduction to Counseling Skills
Course Description
This course provides the student with an introduction to the foundational theories and skills necessary in the counseling field and explores the dynamics of establishing positive relationships with people in need of human services. The counseling process and the issues of intervention, therapeutic interviewing, confidentiality, and empathic communication will be presented. This course includes a mandatory field experience of 40 hours with an HUS Department Chair pre-approved social service agency.
Minimum Credit Hours
3
Maximum Credit Hours
3
Total Completions Allowed for Credit
1
Lecture - Lab Hours
(2-2)
Requirements
Prerequisite: College Reading and Writing Readiness
PCS Code
1.1