Advanced group work theories with emphasis on techniques and application, ethical responsibilities, and current trends.
Athena Title
Adv Group Work Theory
Prerequisite
ECHD 7080 and permission of department
Semester Course Offered
Offered fall
Grading System
A - F (Traditional)
Student learning Outcomes
Students will demonstrate an understanding of basic terms and constructs of group counseling and therapy theories.
Students will improve their understanding of group leadership methods and styles, favored facilitative dimensions, composition and leadership variables, and group development stages.
Students will demonstrate skill in planning and implementation of a variety of groups.
Students will show an ability to “trust group process.”
Students will adhere to professional standards, ethical codes, and legal guidelines in group leadership efforts.
Students will show evidence of mastery of professional literature related to group work.
Students will demonstrate skill in facilitating groups.
Topical Outline
1. Group dynamics
2. Group process
3. Therapeutic forces in group work
4. Leadership issues
5. Composition and diversity issues
6. Relevant research on process/outcome relationships
