Goucher College 2015-2016 Undergraduate Catalogue 
    
    Apr 16, 2024  
Goucher College 2015-2016 Undergraduate Catalogue PLEASE NOTE: This is an archived catalog. Programs are subject to change each academic year.

PSY 321 - Counseling Psychology (4 Cr.)


Counseling Psychology is a specialty within professional psychology that maintains a focus on facilitating personal and interpersonal functioning across the lifespan. It privileges the use of scientific inquiries to: (1) understand and support people through periods of psychological, social, and emotional distress; (2) prevent abnormal psychological, social, and emotional functioning; and (3) promote optimal functioning. Counseling psychology is grounded in evidence-based, strengths-focused, culturally sensitive, socially just practices. Students develop proficiency in microcounseling skills, and apply them in 4 hours/week of practicum work with an online chat counseling service (i.e., Trevor Chat, RAINN, and Common Ground Crisis Hotline). Practicum placements require application, background checks, and training during the spring & summer prior to the start of the fall course. Placement sites require a year-long commitment. Counts as an “Advanced Practicum Experience” course in psychology. Does not count as a seminar.  Prerequisite: Junior or senior standing, and   or   or PSY 271 . Fall Semester. Grayman-Simpson.