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HUS128

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Introduction to Counseling Skills

Business and Social Sciences DivisionCLC - College of Lake County

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 counseling services. The counseling process and the issues of intervention, motivational interviewing, ethics, and empathic communication will be presented. This course includes a mandatory field experience of 40 hours with a social service agency pre-approved by the HUS/PSY Department Chair.

Cross Listed Courses (If Applicable)

Minimum Credit Hours

3

Maximum Credit Hours

3

Lecture - Lab Hours

(3-0)

PCS Code

1.2

Requirements

Prerequisite: PSY 121 (C or better)

Does this course meet the standards as an International/Multicultural course?

Yes

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