Faculty: Educational Programs This major focuses on providing psychological support and guidance to individuals facing personal, emotional, and psychological challenges. Students gain skills in counseling theories, therapeutic techniques, assessment methods, ethical practices, and multicultural counseling, preparing for careers in mental health counseling, school counseling, career counseling, and related fields. **Learning Objectives:** - Understand counseling theories and their applications. - Develop therapeutic techniques and intervention strategies. - Learn assessment and diagnostic methods in counseling. - Explore ethical considerations and professional standards in counseling. - Analyze multicultural counseling and diversity issues. - Develop critical thinking, empathy, and communication skills. - Gain practical experience through fieldwork and internships. **Major Outline:** 1. **Introduction to Psychological Guidance and Counseling** - Overview of counseling principles, theories, and industry trends. 2. **Counseling Theories** - Study of major counseling theories and their applications in practice. 3. **Therapeutic Techniques and Interventions** - Effective therapeutic techniques and intervention strategies for various client needs. 4. **Assessment and Diagnostic Methods** - Techniques for assessing and diagnosing psychological and emotional issues. 5. **Ethical Considerations in Counseling** - Professional ethics, values, and legal considerations in counseling practice. 6. **Multicultural Counseling** - Principles of multicultural counseling, diversity, and inclusive practices. 7. **Group Counseling** - Techniques for conducting group counseling sessions and dynamics. 8. **Career Counseling and Development** - Strategies for career counseling, development, and vocational guidance. 9. **School Counseling** - Principles and practices of school counseling, supporting student well-being and academic success. 10. **Field Experience/Practicum** - Real-world experiences in counseling settings, such as mental health clinics, schools, or community agencies. 11. **Capstone Project/Internship** - Comprehensive project or internship applying counseling skills, such as conducting a therapeutic intervention, developing a counseling program, or completing a field placement. **Assessment Methods:** - Counseling theories analyses - Therapeutic techniques and intervention plans - Assessment and diagnostic reports - Ethical considerations in counseling essays - Multicultural counseling projects - Group counseling session plans - Career counseling and development strategies - School counseling programs - Field experience/practicum reports - Capstone projects/internship reports and presentations **Recommended Textbooks:** - "Introduction to Psychological Guidance and Counseling" - "Counseling Theories" - "Therapeutic Techniques and Interventions" - "Assessment and Diagnostic Methods" - "Ethical Considerations in Counseling" - "Multicultural Counseling" - "Group Counseling" - "Career Counseling and Development" - "School Counseling" **Prerequisites:** Basic knowledge of psychology, human development, and an interest in counseling and mental health. **Major Duration:** Typically 4 years for a bachelor's degree or 2 years for a master's degree in Psychological Guidance and Counseling. **Certification:** Graduates may pursue certifications and licensure specific to counseling, such as the Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) credential, National Certified Counselor (NCC) certification, or equivalent counseling certifications depending on regional requirements. **Target Audience:** Aspiring mental health counselors, school counselors, career counselors, and professionals seeking careers in mental health clinics, schools, community agencies, private practices, and related fields. This major equips students with the therapeutic and interpersonal skills needed to excel in psychological guidance and counseling, supporting careers in various roles within mental health counseling, school counseling, career counseling, and related fields.