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Departmental Syllabus for PSYT 2339 (formerly DAAC 1311)
Counseling Theories

I. Course Description

This course provides an examination of major theories of various treatment modalities including Reality therapy, Psychodynamic, grief therapy, Client-centered therapy, Rational-Emotive Therapy, and Cognitive-Behavioral approaches such as life skills training, and behavior modification.

II. Required Background

Prerequisite: DAAC 1319 or permission from the Program Coordinator.

III. Texts, Other Reference Materials

• Required: Corey, Gerald. (2009). Theory & Practice of Counseling and Psychotherapy (8th ed.). Pacific Grove, CA: Brooks Cole.
• Required: Corey, Gerald. (2009). Theory & Practice of Counseling and Psychotherapy (8th ed.). Student Manual. Pacific Grove, CA: Brooks Cole.

Additional texts and/or reference materials, determined appropriate by the program coordinator/course instructor may be required.   

IV. Methods of Instruction
            Instruction, as determined by the instructor, may consist of:

• Lecture/Discussion
• Demonstrations
• Student Participation/Reports
• Role Playing/Student Involvement
• Internet assignments and postings

V. Course Content

• Understanding counseling and therapy as a process of interpersonal influence in the context of a helping relationship.
• Knowledge of professional ethics and responsibility.
• Development of interviewing and counseling skills including individual and cultural empathy.
• Development of client observation and assessment skills
• .Knowledge of various alternative theories of counseling and therapy; examples: psychodynamic theories, cognitive-behavioral theories, existential-humanistic approaches, and system theories.
• Review of salient research on theory and practice.
• Integration of skills, theory, and practice Substance Abuse.

VI. Learning Outcomes

            The student will come to understand the concepts related to the major counseling theories. 

Performance Objectives:  Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:

• Compare, contrast, and integrate major approaches to treatment.
• Explain and define techniques to assist the clients in exploring the ramifications of their behavior/problems.
• Demonstrate an understanding of the need to individualize the counseling modality in accordance with cultural, gender, life-style and problem differences.

Additional objectives may be added by the course instructor.
Measurement of student competency or learning outcome may include:

• Written Examination (consisting of essay and objective questions)
• Practice Exercises
• Research Paper
• Class Participation
• Comprehensive Final Examination
• Internet assignments/postings

Additional measurement criteria may be used at the discretion of the instructor. 
SCANS Competencies: See attached for a list of competencies related to the workplace as outlined by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board. 

VII.  Course requirements and grade computation.  

A. College Requirements:
A written, comprehensive final examination, not to exceed two and one-half hours in length, shall be given at the end of each semester for each course at the regularly scheduled time. Any exceptions to these requirements must be approved by the appropriate dean. Other examinations or measures are given/utilized at the discretion of the instructor.

A student who must be absent from a final examination should petition that instructor for permission to postpone the examination. A student absent without permission from a final examination is graded “F.” Postponed examinations result in a grade of “I.” The final exam must be taken within 120 calendar days from the end of the semester or the grade automatically becomes an “F.” (San Antonio College Bulletin, Faculty Handbook - January 1995)

B.  Departmental Requirement: 
Examinations, to include the comprehensive final exam, may consist of essay and/or objective questions, oral examination methods and/or performance measures. 

C.  Instructor Requirements:
                        To be determined by the assigned instructor.     

VIII.       College Policies:

A.         San Antonio College does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, age, or disability with respect to access, employment programs or services.

B.         Students are urged not to bring children to either a class or a lab. Minors under the age of twelve (12) must not be left unattended on campus. College Academic Council - April, 1998.  (The instructor may set standard for children in the classroom as they determine appropriate.)

C.         ADA Statement: “As per Section 504 of the Vocational Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, if accommodation is needed contact the Office of DisABILITY Support Services, CAC 124C, Phone: (210) 733-2347.

D.         A Rapid Response Team exists for the purpose of responding to emergencies. If you have a disability that will require assistance in the event of a building evacuation, notify Disability Support Services, Chance Academic Center 124C, Phone: (210) 733-2347.

E.         Academic Dishonesty: Students may be subject to disciplinary proceedings resulting
in an academic penalty or disciplinary penalty for academic dishonesty. Academic Dishonesty includes, but is not limited to, cheating on a test, plagiarism and collusion. For additional information refer to the “Student Code of Conduct” in the San Antonio College Bulletin.

F.         Students are required to silence all electronic devices (e.g., pagers, cellular phones, etc.) when in classrooms, laboratories and the library. (College Academic Council, 01/ 2000)
            (The instructor may set additional requirements determined to be appropriate.)

G.         San Antonio College Attendance Policy: Regular and punctual attendance at all classes and laboratories, day and/or evening, is required. A student absent for any reason is responsible for all work missed. Both tardiness and early departure from class are forms of absenteeism. The instructor establishes the policy with regard to each.  Absences of each student are recorded without exception. The counting of absences begins on the first day of class. A student absent the equivalent of two weeks of instruction in a 16-week semester may be dropped by the instructor. If a student is dropped from a class for excessive absences, the instructor will record a grade of “W’ (withdraw). It is the student’s responsibility to ensure that the withdrawals have been submitted.

H.         San Antonio College is a smoke free campus.

I.          ACCD DPS Important Phone Numbers:
ACCD DPS Emergency Phone   (210) 222-0911
ACCD DPS General Phone        (210) 485-0099
ACCD DPS Weather Phone       (210) 485-0189 (For information on college closures)

• Students must also abide by the policies, procedures and rules set forth in the “Student Code of Conduct” and all other policies set forth in the San Antonio College Bulletin, www.accd.edu/sac/sacmain/schedule/SAC_Bulletin_05-06.pdf , and any additional policies, procedures, and rules determined appropriate by the instructor.