WNC Catalog 2007-2008: Counseling and Personal Development 117
Course Description and Outline |
CPD 117: Introduction to Counseling
| Credits |
3 |
| Schedule of Classes |
Fall 2008
Schedule History
(See when this course was offered over the last 3 years) |
| Academic Discipline |
Counseling and Personal Development
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| Academic Division |
Social Science, Education, Humanities & Public Service |
| Prerequisites |
none |
| Recommended |
PSY 101 |
| Transfer Information |
Courses with numbers 100 to 299: This course is designed to apply toward a WNC degree and/or transfer to other schools within the Nevada System of Higher Education, depending on the degree chosen and other courses completed. It may transfer to colleges and universities outside Nevada. For information about how this course can transfer and apply to your program of study, please contact a counselor. |
| Programs of Study |
This course can be found in the following programs of study:
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2007-2008 | I : Catalog Course Description |
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| Presents an overview of basic communication and counseling skills and the foundations of the helping relationship. Includes experimental situations such as role playing and group exercises. |
| II : Course Objectives |
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- Gain factual knowledge (terminology, classifications, methods, and trends) about the field of counseling.
- Learn fundamental principles, generalizations, and theories from the field of counseling.
- Learn to apply course materials to improve rational thinking, problem solving, and decision making.
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| III : Course Linkage |
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| Linkage of course to educational program mission and at least one educational program outcome. |
The General Education Mission is to provide a core of critical life skills. CPD 117 (Introduction to Counseling) addresses four specific general education student learning outcomes from three of the four major areas.
Communication
▪ Demonstrate college-level writing skills appropriate to their degree or certificate.
Analysis
▪ Know the principles of critical thinking appropriate to transfer degrees.
Personal Development
▪ Know the effective and efficient learning skills.
▪ Engage in meaningful self-assessment. |
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