COURSE: EDCP 789: Child & Adolescent Development and Counseling Issues

INSTRUCTOR: Lynn K. Hall, Ed.D., Counselor,

COURSE DATES & TIMES: Sat/Sun., 0900-1730, March 24/25, 2001

REQUIRED TEXT: Vernon, A. (1999) Counseling Children and Adolescents (2^nd ed.), Denver, CO: Love Publishing Co.

PURPOSE: The purpose of the course is to explore the current developmental theories and perspectives of children and adolescence as well as techniques for working effectively with this population in counseling and educational setting. The course will provide an understanding of developmental issues important to those working as counselors, administrators or educators. The course will also explore numerous current issues, particularly related to at-risk children and youth.

OBJECTIVES:

1. To understand major theoretical perspectives of child and adolescent development.
2. To examine counseling theories and techniques for working effectively with children and adolescents in individual and group settings.
3. To understand and examine current topics such as gender differences, families in transition and other concerns facing at-risk children and youth.

TOPICS TO BE COVERED:

COURSE REQUIREMENTS: Students will be expected to complete the following:

1. Attendance on both days of the course.
2. A research paper of between 8-10 pages related to a topic relevant to the class. The paper will be typed in APA format; topic will be determined in consultation with the Instructor. Student will have two weeks following the class to prepare and submit the paper.
3. Participation in class discussions as well as group and individual work during class time.

GRADING: Attendance and participation equal 50% and research paper equals 50% of the final grade.

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