Department of Counselling and Psychology Course Outline | |
Course Title | Theories & Systems in Counselling and Psychotherapy |
Course Code | COUN200 |
Number of Credits | 3 |
Duration of Weeks | 15 |
Contact Hours Per Week | 2 hours Lecture; 1 hour Tutorial |
Pre-requisite Course(s) |
PSY100 Introductory Psychology
PSY110 Biological Bases of Behavior
PSY120 Lifespan Developmental Psychology
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Course Aims |
The aim of this course is to enable students to become familiar with the major psychotherapeutic theories and systems available to modern-day practitioners. The course will introduce the historical context, therapeutic process, the current practice and research directions, and its suitability in multicultural dimensions, particularly in Asia, of each psychotherapeutic theory approach and system. The course will also help students develop an understanding of the ethical and professional role required of an effective counsellor.
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