COUN 507 Foundations of Clinical Mental Health Counseling

This course provides students with an introduction to the field of clinical mental health counseling. Students will learn about the mental health system and the roles of counselor, consultant, and advocate within that system. Students will gain knowledge about professional issues affecting mental health counselors including licensing, ethical and legal issues, program evaluation and multicultural competence. Students will practice treatment planning and documentation within a biopsychosocial model.

Credits

3