CNS 721 - CES Advanced Counseling Theories and Practice Credits: 3

This course will critically examine select, contemporary, theoretical orientations to counseling and as well as meta-theoretical models for matching counseling orientations to individual client needs. Course activities are intended: (a) to facilitate informed understanding of the named theoretical constructs through critical analysis of seminal and contemporary literature, (b) to promote insight into current applications of the named constructs, and (c) to promote students’ continued development and ability to articulate an identifiable integrated, and defensible theoretical approach to clinical practice and research. Course delivery will include readings, lecture, large and small group discussions, and clinical presentations. Students will be required to complete a series of brief position papers, a final research paper and an oral “defense” exercise.