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Jan 15, 2025
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Goucher College 2022-2023 Undergraduate Catalogue PLEASE NOTE: This is an archived catalog. Programs are subject to change each academic year.
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PSY 486 - 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 a crisis hotline service (i.e., Trevor Chat, TurnAround, or Baltimore Crisis Response, Inc.). Practicum placements typically require application, background checks, and training during the spring/summer prior to the start of the fall course. Some placement sites require a year-long commitment. Counts as an “Advanced Practicum Experience” course in psychology, and also as a Psychology Capstone. In addition to content and relevant skill development, students will focus on broader integration of and reflection on their educational experiences. Prerequisites: Junior or senior standing; and PSY 220 or PSY 238 or PSY 312 . Fall semester. Grayman-Simpson.
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