This assignment is an initial opportunity to step into the role of a counselor educator with the application of the initial stages of curriculum design. You will review a graduate-level course description and determine at least four CACREP standards from Section 2. F: Professional Counseling Identity, Common Core Standards that could be integrated into the course curriculum.<\/p>\n
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Human Sexuality: <\/span><\/strong>Learners in this course study sexuality within the broad context of human experience. Learners examine a systemic psychosexual approach to development across the lifespan and evaluate the functionality of sexual behavior in individuals, couples, and families. In addition, learners explore theory, assessment, treatments, and interventions for various issues associated with sexuality, as well as sexuality-related concerns of diverse populations. Throughout the course, learners are challenged to expand personal awareness of limitations and biases that could impact the therapeutic relationship.<\/b><\/p>\n Counseling and Advocacy With Diverse Populations: <\/span><\/strong>This course introduces theory and research related to culturally competent counseling and social justice advocacy. Learners consider the characteristics and concerns of diverse populations as they inform counseling and advocacy practices that promote optimal wellness and growth for individuals, couples, families, and groups. Learners also assess the influence of their own characteristics, attitudes, and beliefs on the counseling process; examine their roles in promoting social justice at multiple levels; and evaluate approaches for prevention of mental health issues in a multicultural society.<\/p>\n Ethical and Legal Issues in Professional Counseling: <\/span><\/strong>In this course, learners evaluate current legal and ethical guidelines used in the counseling profession. Learners apply decision-making models and formulate effective collaboration strategies used to resolve legal and ethical issues that arise when working with children, adults, couples, and families. Learners also analyze how personal belief systems influence counselors\u2019 responses to those issues.<\/p>\n Crisis Assessment and Intervention: <\/span><\/strong>This course presents crisis intervention and emergency management models and strategies used in the counseling field. Learners focus on developing the crisis intervention skills needed to provide counseling services in mental health settings in a timely, effective, and ethical manner. Learners also explore other related topics, including working with situational crises, assessing suicide and other risks, and supporting the implementation of emergency management plans.<\/p>\n Principles of Psychopathology:<\/strong> <\/span>Diagnosis and Treatment: <\/span><\/strong>Learners in this course examine psychopathology principles, professional literature, and current issues associated with assessing and treating mental disorders. Learners critically evaluate diagnostic models, methods, and approaches used in diagnosing and treating individuals, couples, and families. Learners also explore the current DSM classifications and diagnostic issues associated with multicultural populations.<\/p>\n