CSL 510Professional Counseling Identity/Issues

This course will provide students with an understanding of the historical underpinnings of the field of professional counseling. Students will be exploring topics of identity, licensure and credentialing and professional associations developed specifically for this field. This course will orient students to the roles and responsibilities of professional counselors across specialty areas, between agencies, in consultation and collaboration interagency, and advocacy. Students will be introduced to practice through beginning counseling skills. Current topics, trends, latest interventions & goals of the profession will be addressed.