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Practicum in Counseling Supervision


Course Description

Advanced graduate students demonstrate current conceptual knowledge of supervision methods in counseling. Provides experiences in effective supervisory relationships.


Athena Title

COUNSLG SUPVSN PRAC


Non-Traditional Format

This course includes a practicum component in supervision, lecture, and small group supervisory discussion.


Prerequisite

Permission of department


Pre or Corequisite

ECHD 8680 and ECHD 9720


Semester Course Offered

Offered spring


Grading System

S/U (Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory)


Course Objectives

1. Articulate a clear understanding of the importance of, rationale for, and definition of clinical supervision of counseling. 2. Demonstrate an understanding of various models and theories of counseling supervision. 3. Demonstrate an awareness of the complexities and special issues associated with the supervisory relationship in counseling. 4. Demonstrate an awareness and understanding of the ethical standards for supervision of counseling. 5. Demonstrate knowledge of research in counseling supervision, including incorporation of this knowledge into the supervisory process. 6. Participate in a supervisory relationship with a graduate student in counseling or a more novice practicing counselor in their site. 7. Participate in a self-reflective process related to their own personal philosophical, theoretical, methodological approach to counseling, supervision, and their own assumptions about human behavior. This self-reflection will also require an ability to describe patterns of relationships and to identify personal strengths and weaknesses as a supervisor.


Topical Outline

•Application of counseling supervision of models and theories •Application of counseling supervision strategies •Application of ethical standards and best practices in counseling supervision •Develop knowledge of research related to clinical practice and supervision •Self-reflection related to their own approaches to counseling and supervision, their own strengths and weaknesses, and their assumptions about human behavior •Case study and tape reviews of counseling supervision practice Note: Oversight of supervision will be provided by university faculty


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