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CNSK 1503: Theories of Counselling
Effective date
January 2024
Department
Counselling Skills
School
Continuing Studies
Description
This course provides students with an overview of the major theories that form the foundation of counselling practice and that provide a context for counselling interventions and techniques.
Credits
3.0
Year of study
1st Year Post-secondary
Prerequisites
None
Corequisites
None
Course Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
- Locate themselves in counselling theory through critical reflection
- Develop self-awareness by identifying their own values, beliefs, needs, and areas for personal growth
- Describe theories, interventions, and practical approaches to counselling
- Evaluate theories through sociocultural, historical, and gender-related perspectives
Prior Learning Assessment & Recognition (PLAR)
PLAR will be assessed by the Department according to standardized practice and using one or more of the following components: Challenge Exam, Demonstration, Interview, or External Evaluation.
Hours
Lecture, Online, Seminar, Tutorial: 45
Total Hours: 45
Total Hours: 45
Instructional Strategies
Lecture, videos, group discussion/work, reflective writing, demonstrations, readings, peer and instructor feedback
Grading System
Letter Grade (A-F)
Passing grade
C
Evaluation Plan
|
Type |
Percentage |
Assessment activity |
|
Assignments |
30 |
Presentation or personal reflection paper |
|
Assignments |
15 |
Case study #1 |
|
Assignments |
20 |
Case study #2 |
|
Assignments |
15 |
Journal |
|
Quizzes/Tests |
10 |
|
|
Participation |
10 |
Professionalism and participation |
Course topics
- • Introduction to Theory • Psychoanalytic Therapy • Individual Psychology • Person Centred Therapy • Existential Therapy • Gestalt Therapy • Behavioural Therapy • Cognitive Therapy (Includes Cognitive Behavioural Therapy – CBT) • Feminist Therapy • Trauma Informed Practice • Family Systems and Systems Theories • Post-Modern Approaches • Integrative Perspective • Self-actualization theory • Self-in-relations theory
Notes:
- Course contents and descriptions, offerings and schedules are subject to change without notice.
- Students are required to follow all College policies including ones that govern their educational experience at VCC. Policies are available on the VCC website at:
https://www.vcc.ca/about/governance--policies/policies/. - To find out if there are existing transfer agreements for this course, visit the BC Transfer Guide at https://www.bctransferguide.ca.