Faculty Contact Information:
Carol M. Jaxson-Jäger, Ph.D.
E mail: cjaxson@ed.umuc.edu
Phone: DSN 226 2258 or commercial (01638) 52 2258
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Consultation:
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30 minutes before and after class, and also by appointment.
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Required Texts and Readings:
Goldenberg, I. & Goldenberg H. (2000).Family therapy: An overview (5th
ed.). Pacific Grove, CA: Brooks/Cole.
Goldenberg, I. & Goldenberg H. (2000). Family exploration: Personal
viewpoints from multiple perspectives Pacific Grove, CA: Brooks/Cole.
McGoldrick, M., Gerson, R. & Shellenberger, S. (1999).Genograms:
Assessment and intervention(2nd ed.). New York: Norton.
Satir, V. (1988). The new peoplemaking. Mountain View, CA: Science and
Behavior Books.
Worden, M. (1999). Family therapy basics (2nd ed.). Pacific Grove,
CA: Brooks/Cole.
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Supplementary Readings:
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All graduate students should be prepared to utilize the UMUC online library at http://www.umuc.edu/library/. The library contains a large number of full text academic journals that are free of charge and immediately available. The library homepage also contains a number of links related to improving students’ research and writing skills.
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Course Description:
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This course provides an opportunity for students interested in counseling and mental health to study basic theories and application for the principles of family counseling. By using various theories, students will learn how the application of family theories is used in developing a holistic understanding of the dynamics of a family. Through an in-depth comprehension of family behavior, students will use various family counseling theories demonstrating their skill development in counseling families. Students may receive credit for only one of the following courses: GUCO 532 or EDCP 665.
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Course Goals:
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This course is designed to enable students to become familiar with general theories of family counseling as they apply to people from different social, cultural and economic backgrounds. It will assist students in preparing for the comprehensive exam and will prepare them for professional practice.
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Course Objectives:
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This course has the following objectives:
Understanding and appreciating systemic and developmental frameworks applied to family therapy, including gender, sexuality, and multicultural factors.
Awareness of the history and evolution of family therapy in the U.S.
Familiarity with the several basic models of family therapy commonly in use.
Familiarity with the most current evolving models of family therapy.
Appreciation of the role of research in family systems and therapy.
Consideration of training and supervision needs for skill development in family therapy.
Understanding current professional issues and ethical standards in working with families.
Knowledge of various professional counseling organizations including their legal and ethical standards.
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Grading Information:
Grades for this course will be assigned as follows:
A 92%
B 80 – 91%
C 70 – 79%
F Below 70%
Please note that Bowie State University does not use "D" for graduate students. The grade F(a) is used to designate academic failure. F(n) is used to designate failure for non-completion. Grades of Incomplete or Withdrawal are governed by UMUC-Europe policies. For further details, please refer to the UMUC-Europe Graduate Catalog, available online at http://www.ed.umuc.edu/general_info/publications/catalogs or in your local Education Center.
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Course Requirements:
Graduate school at the masters level focuses on helping students obtain the education needed for success as professionals in their chosen fields. Thus, UMUC-Europe Graduate Programs and Bowie State University share the common goals of promoting excellence in academic scholarship through thoughtful inquiry and the skillful application of knowledge and theory for the betterment of society.
In order to maximize your graduate educational experience in general and this course in particular, you are required to:
Participate in classroom discussions 10%
Write graduate level papers or case studies 30%
Orally/visually present prepared material 20%
Complete one or more written examination(s) 40%
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Description of Course Requirements:
Participate in classroom discussions: You are expected to come to class prepared to engage in all discussions in a professional and informed manner. Usually this requires two to three hours of additional for every hour of a face-to-face class and approximately ten hours of preparation per week for a DE class.
Write graduate level papers or case studies: You are required to conduct professional-level research, including appropriately citing works of others and avoiding plagiarism. Plan on committing approximately 150 hours over the duration of this course to producing professional level deliverables.
Orally/visually present prepared material: You are required to present your research in a professional manner. In a face-to-face course, this typically means an oral presentation accompanied by appropriate visual material. In a DE class, this means creating a visual/textual presentation for your instructor and classmates.
Complete one or more written examination(s): The examination process in this class will assist you in developing the writing and critical thinking skills necessary to successfully passing the comprehensive exam required of all graduate students. The questions used for this course will either be taken directly from past comprehensive exams or written as though to be included on a comprehensive exam.
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Course Schedule:
This schedule presents 16 units or modules, with each unit corresponding to a regular three-hour weekday meeting, a half-day on weekends, or a full week of DE.
Initial meeting: Oct.25-26
Introductions
Review of syllabus
Clarification of goals, objectives and requirements
Orientation to subject
Chapter 1 Adopting a Family Relationship Framework
Goldenberg,
Chapter 2 Family Development: Continuity and Change
Goldenberg
Chapter 3 Gender, Culture, and Ethnicity Factors
Chapter 4 The Family as a Psychosocial System
Due: Family Exploration Workbook Exercises 1 & 2
Second meeting: Nov. 8-9
Chapters 5-7 Introduction of Basic Models of Family Therapy, Goldenberg
Chapters 8-10 Continuation of the Basic Models of Family Therapy, Goldenberg
Due: Family Exploration Workbook Exercises 3,4,& 5
Due: Research Article Critique
Third meeting: November 22-23
Chapters 11-12 Continuation of Basic Models of Family Therapy, Goldenberg
Chapters 13-15 Intro to Evolving Models of Family Therapy
Due: Family Exploration Workbook Exercises 6,7, & 8
Due: Basic Model Conceptual Paper
Fourth meeting: Demember 13-14
Chapters 16-17 Research and Training Issues in Family Therapy
Chapters 18-19 Professional Issues and Ethics in Family Therapy
Due: Family Exploration Workbook Exercises 9 & 10
Due: Emerging Model Conceptual Paper
Evaluations
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Academic Policies:
Please refer to the UMUC – Europe Graduate Catalog, available online at http://www.ed.umuc.edu/general_info/publications/catalogs/ or from your local Education Center, for information on the following:
Academic Integrity
Course Load
Exception to Policy
Grade Appeal Process
Make-up Examinations
Nondiscrimination
Students with Disabilities
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Faculty Bio:
Family counseling is counseling a unit. Family counseling does not deal with only individuals, or individuals in a group. Family counseling addresses the family unit as a whole, recognizes and addresses all the family members involved, with all their dynamics such as gender, age,or position held in the family. Since the family functions as a unit, it is dependent on its members to make the unit operational.
I have been couseling since early 1980s, and family counseled in private practice in Germany and Japan. My experiences were with U.S. Army Hospital in Berlin, Germany, and also with the U.S. Air Force Family Advocacy in Misawa, Japan. Welcome to GUCO 532 ,and I think we can all learn together how to better understand families with difficulties find workable solutions.
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