MCC 500 - Introduction to Counseling

This course is required for all clinical counseling students as an introduction to the basic counseling and communication skills necessary when counseling clients with mental health and addiction disorders. Introduction to the history and evolution of the counseling profession, development of a professional counseling identity, the role of professional counseling organizations, and licensure will be examined. Skills and techniques focusing on oral, written, and technological competencies in interpersonal relationships and counseling agencies will be developed. This course will involve practicing the skills involved in relationship building, interviewing, role playing, simulation, and micro-counseling.

Credits: 3

Program Graduate