SW 331 Introduction to Mental Health Counseling
The purpose of this course is to provide students with an introduction and overview of counseling and mental health. There will be emphasis placed on the basic skills for assessment and diagnosis, mental health counseling services and interventions, and the evaluation of services and interventions. Additional focus will be given to examination of ethical and legal issues, cultural competency in counseling, theories and approaches, as well as special groups and settings such as marriage and family counseling, child and adolescent counseling, addiction counseling, group counseling, school-based counseling, and community mental health.