This course provides an orientation to the counseling profession with a focus on understanding the history and development of clinical mental health counseling and the counseling profession as a whole. Addressed in this course is the history and philosophy of the counseling profession. Current trends will be explored within the context of the counselor’s role in clinical mental health settings. This course will also provide an understanding of the role of licensure, credentialing, and professional organizations in the counseling profession.
COUN501: Orientation to Counseling
Level
Graduate
School
College of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences