Faculty: Educational.Programs The Psychological Guidance and Counseling major focuses on the principles and practices of providing psychological support, guidance, and counseling to individuals, groups, and communities. Students gain skills in counseling theories, therapeutic techniques, assessment, ethics, and multicultural competency, preparing for careers in counseling, psychology, social work, education, and related fields. **Learning Objectives:** - Understand the principles of psychological guidance and counseling. - Develop skills in counseling theories and therapeutic techniques. - Learn assessment and diagnostic methods. - Explore ethical and professional issues in counseling. - Analyze multicultural and diversity considerations in counseling. - Develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and communication skills. - Gain practical experience through clinical work and internships. **Major Outline:** 1. **Introduction to Psychological Guidance and Counseling** - Overview of counseling principles, history, and current trends. 2. **Counseling Theories** - Fundamentals of major counseling theories and approaches. 3. **Therapeutic Techniques** - Principles of applying therapeutic techniques in counseling settings. 4. **Assessment and Diagnosis** - Methods for assessing and diagnosing psychological issues. 5. **Ethical and Professional Issues in Counseling** - Exploration of ethical guidelines and professional standards in counseling. 6. **Multicultural Counseling** - Principles of providing culturally sensitive and competent counseling. 7. **Group Counseling** - Techniques for conducting group counseling sessions. 8. **Crisis Intervention** - Strategies for providing support and intervention during crises. 9. **Career Counseling** - Principles of providing career guidance and counseling. 10. **Research Methods in Counseling** - Methods for conducting and evaluating counseling research. 11. **Clinical Practicum** - Real-world experiences in counseling centers, clinics, schools, or related settings. 12. **Internship** - Supervised clinical work in counseling agencies, hospitals, schools, or community organizations. 13. **Capstone Project** - Comprehensive project applying psychological guidance and counseling skills, such as developing a counseling program, conducting a case study, or implementing a crisis intervention plan. **Assessment Methods:** - Counseling principles analyses - Counseling theories projects - Therapeutic techniques projects - Assessment and diagnosis projects - Ethical and professional issues projects - Multicultural counseling projects - Group counseling projects - Crisis intervention projects - Career counseling projects - Research methods projects - Clinical practicum reports - Internship reports - Capstone projects and presentations **Recommended Textbooks:** - "Introduction to Psychological Guidance and Counseling" - "Counseling Theories" - "Therapeutic Techniques" - "Assessment and Diagnosis" - "Ethical and Professional Issues in Counseling" - "Multicultural Counseling" - "Group Counseling" - "Crisis Intervention" - "Career Counseling" - "Research Methods in Counseling" **Prerequisites:** Basic knowledge of psychology, communication skills, and an interest in psychological guidance and counseling. **Major Duration:** Typically 4 years for a bachelor's degree in Psychological Guidance and Counseling, with additional requirements for licensure or certification. **Certification:** Graduates may pursue certifications or licensure such as: - Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) - Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) - National Certified Counselor (NCC) - Certifications in specific counseling approaches or technologies **Target Audience:** Aspiring counselors, psychologists, social workers, school counselors, career counselors, and professionals seeking careers in counseling centers, clinics, schools, hospitals, community organizations, and related fields. This major equips students with the theoretical, practical, and ethical skills needed to excel in psychological guidance and counseling, supporting careers in various roles within counseling centers, clinics, schools, hospitals, community organizations, and related fields. The program provides a comprehensive education in counseling principles, theories, therapeutic techniques, assessment, ethics, multicultural competency, group counseling, crisis intervention, career counseling, research methods, and practical experience through clinical work and internships, preparing students for successful careers in the field.