HS 204 - Advanced Counseling and Case Management

5 credits

Prerequisites
HS 203 or instructor permission.

Students will gain knowledge of the Post Modern counseling theories, group leadership development, and case management. Students will learn about counseling techniques; resource development; strategies for dealing with resistance, group treatment planning; and documentation and development of a personal counseling style.

Theory Hours
5 theory hours.

Vocational Program Course
Vocational program course.

AA General Elective
May be used as a general elective in the AA degree.

Course Outcomes

Understand the different approaches and rationales in counseling (DL (2), L (3), CT (4), SPR (4), and IU (3))
Understanding the different approaches used in case management (DL (2), L (3), CT (4), SPR (4), and IU (3))
Understanding the specific context(s) that warrant a particular type of counseling or case management approach (DL (2), L (3), CT (4), SPR (4), and IU (3))
Know how to write and interpret treatment plans, reports, and notes (DL(2), L (3), CT(4))
Be able to use “active” listening techniques (DL (2), CT (4), and SPR (4))
Know how to use reflecting techniques (DL (2), CT (4), and SPR (4))
Be sensitive to the issues of others (CT (4), SPR (4))
Be able to remain objective in helping situations (CT (4), SPR (4))
Understand the importance of diversity in providing services (DL (2), L (3), CT (4), SPR (4), and IU (3))