EDUC627 - Group Counseling - Theory and Practice
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Explores the theories and techniques associated with group counseling especially as they apply to school settings. The role of group counseling is discussed in relation to the effectiveness of the overall comprehensive counseling program. Candidates discuss the types, stages, and methods of organizing and facilitating groups. Consideration of issues involved in group work with persons from different cultural, religious, racial, and ethnic backgrounds is included. Ten hours of participation in a growth group is required during the eight week course. Students experience group counseling from a participant’s perspective and reflect on group counseling skills. PREREQ: EDUC515
Prerequisites
Corequisites
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Schedule of Classes
| 09/26/11 - 02/26/12 |
03/05/12 - 04/29/12 |
Winter 2012 Session D - 8 Week session |
| 10/31/11 - 03/25/12 |
04/02/12 - 05/27/12 |
Spring 2012 Session B - 8 Week session |
| 11/28/11 - 04/29/12 |
05/07/12 - 07/01/12 |
Spring 2012 Session I - 8 Week session |
| 12/26/11 - 05/27/12 |
06/04/12 - 07/29/12 |
Spring 2012 Session D - 8 Week session |
| 01/30/12 - 06/24/12 |
07/02/12 - 08/26/12 |
Summer 2012 Session B - 8 Week session |
| 02/27/12 - 07/29/12 |
08/06/12 - 09/30/12 |
Summer 2012 Session I - 8 Week session |
| 03/26/12 - 08/26/12 |
09/03/12 - 10/28/12 |
Summer 2012 Session D - 8 Week session |
Course Materials
| Book Title: |
Group Counseling: Strategies and Skills, 7th ed. - if you would like to purchase the e-book, it is available at www.cengagebrain.com
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| ISBN: |
0840033931
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Cengage
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| Author: |
Jacobs / Masson / Harvill
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| Unit Cost: |
$123.75
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Course materials will change for April & beyond sessions. Please email booklist@apus.edu for an updated book list
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note
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| Book Title: |
Groups: Process and Practice - 8th ed
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| ISBN: |
0495600768
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| Publication Info: |
Brooks/Cole Publishing Co.
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| Author: |
Corey, Marianne Schneider
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| Unit Cost: |
$149.00
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| Book Title: |
Essentials of Group Therapy - e-book available in the online library to be used while awaiting text
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| ISBN: |
0471244392
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| Publication Info: |
John Wiley & Sons, Inc.
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| Author: |
Brabender, Virginia / Fallon, April E. / Smolar, Andrew I.
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| Unit Cost: |
$37.00
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