Maui Community College
Course Outline
Human Services 140
HSER 140
1. Alpha and Number
Course Title Introduction to Techniques of
Counseling and Interviewing
Credits
Date of Outline
2. Course Description
3
October 25, 2005
Offers basic introduction to counseling processes to those working or planning to work in the helping professions including Early
Childhood Education. Discusses theories and practices of counseling and interviewing individuals and groups. Gives students opportunities to practice skills through roleplaying. Not intended to be preparation for counseling professionals.
2.
Contact Hours/Type
4. Prerequisites
Corequisites
Recommended Preparation
3
ENG 22; HSER 110 or consent
None
None
Approved by _____________________________________ Date________________
3/04 rev. 10/05

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5. General Course Objectives
To describe and analyze basic counseling and interviewing theories and practices and provide practice in the skills used in effective counseling.
6. Specific Course Objectives, Competencies, and Student Learning Outcomes
For assessment purposes, these are linked to #7, Recommended Course Content.
Upon completion of this course, the student will be able to: a) Compare and contrast basic counseling and interviewing theories and practices. b) To compare and contrast the strengths-based and problem-oriented perspectives in counseling. c) Describe the qualities of an effective counselor and compare and contrast to self via self-assessment. d) Identify, practice, and demonstrate skills to effectively engage individuals in interviewing and counseling sessions. e) Identify and practice skills that enhance the culturally sensitive use of interviewing and counseling techniques. f) Identify personal, ethical, and cultural assumptions and barriers related to the provision of effective interviewing and counseling services.
7. Recommended Course Content and Approximate Time Spent on Each Topic
Linked to #6, Specific Course Objectives, Competencies, and Student Learning
Outcomes.
1-3 Weeks: Introduction and overview (a, b)
2-5 Weeks:
1-4 Weeks:
2-4 Weeks:
5-8 Weeks:
Theoretical approaches to counseling
(a, b, c,)
Qualities of effective counselors; self-assessment (c)
Goals and tasks of effective counseling (a, b, d, e, f)
Skills and techniques used in counseling and interviewing (d, e, f)
8. Text and Materials, Reference Materials, Auxiliary Materials and Content
Essential Interviewing: A Programmed Approach to Effective Communication by
Evans, Hearn, Uhlemann, and Ivey (2004). Brooks/Cole.
Intentional Interviewing and Counseling: Facilitating Client Development in a
Multicultural Society. (5 th
). Ivey & Ivey. 2003. Brooks/Cole.
Effective Helping: Interviewing and Counseling Techniques. (6 th
). Barbara Okun.
2002. Brooks/Cole.

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9.
Recommended Course Requirements and Evaluation
Specific course requirements are at the discretion of the instructor at the time the course is being offered. Suggested requirements might include, but are not limited to:
Attendance and participation
Group and/or individual projects
Quizzes
Homework assignments
In class experiential exercises
10-25%
10-25%
20-50%
10-20%
5-15%
10. Methods of Instruction
Instructional methods vary considerably with instructors, and specific instructional methods will be at the discretion of the instructor teaching the course. Suggested techniques might include, but are not limited to:
Written and oral examinations and quizzes
In-class exercises (role playing, etc.)
Homework assignments
Group and individual projects
Projects and research (written reports and/or oral class presentations)
Lecture
Class discussions
Guest lecturers
Audio, visual and internet presentations
Other techniques (Service Learning, Co-op, Self-paced, etc.)