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Course: CAP120 First Term: 2021 Fall
Final Term: Current
Final Term: 9999
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Lecture 3.0 Credit(s) 3.0 Period(s) 3.0 Load
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Subject Type: AcademicLoad Formula: S - Standard Load |
MCCCD Official Course Competencies | |||
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1. Describe the history of counseling and contemporary scope of practice. (I)
2. Explain the various roles, functions, and responsibilities of counselors in a variety of settings. (II, IV, VI, VII) 3. Define the skills and knowledge needed to help others. (III, IV, VI, VII) 4. Recognize common dynamics in multicultural human interactions. (III-VII) 5. Describe various counseling theories (e.g., family counseling, multicultural, prevention, intervention and methodologies of counseling). (I, IV-VI) 6. Describe the skills and competencies needed as a mental health practitioner using psychological principles and theories. (I-VII) 7. Explain the importance of ethical codes and competencies to professional practice. (II, IV, VI, VII) | |||
MCCCD Official Course Competencies must be coordinated with the content outline so that each major point in the outline serves one or more competencies. MCCCD faculty retains authority in determining the pedagogical approach, methodology, content sequencing, and assessment metrics for student work. Please see individual course syllabi for additional information, including specific course requirements. | |||
MCCCD Official Course Outline | |||
I. History of counseling
A. Historical perspectives B. Contemporary practice II. Counselors A. Roles B. Functions C. Responsibilities D. Settings 1. Traditional 2. Emerging 3. Technology, ethics and considerations III. Helping skills and knowledge A. Self-awareness B. Other awareness C. Helping process and micro-skills IV. Multicultural human interactions A. Verbal and non-verbal communication B. Communication context C. Dimensions of personal identity D. Values and biases V. Counseling theories A. Individual B. Relational/group C. Prevention D. Intervention VI. Counseling skills and competencies A. Therapeutic relationship 1. Counseling process 2. Boundaries B. Self-care 1. Burnout/compassion fatigue 2. Stress C. Multicultural development VII. Ethics and professionalism A. Ethics 1. Personal 2. Professional B. Legal considerations C. Professionalism 1. Training and supervision 2. Licensure and certification 3. Professional development | |||
MCCCD Governing Board Approval Date: April 27, 2021 |