Graduate Diploma in Counseling Psychology

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Program Overview

The Counseling Psychology program emphasizes the development of counseling and therapeutic skills to help individuals overcome personal and emotional challenges. Students learn about various counseling approaches, assessment techniques, and ethical practices. Graduates are well-equipped to become licensed counselors, working in a variety of counseling settings to support clients in their mental health journeys.

Courses offered in Graduate Diploma in COUNSELING PSYCHOLOGY

Module 1

  • Course Name

  • Credit Hours

  • Counseling Psychology and Children

    Counseling, Psychology and Children course takes a multidimensional approach to counseling children. This approach: 1) capitalizes on the relationships children build with parents, teachers, and other adults; 2) looks at children's developmental processes; 3) examines multicultural influences upon them; and 4) takes into consideration the variety of intervention models available.

  • 6 Credits

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  • Introduction to Counseling Psychology

    Course present practical examples and discussions of all of the major facets of counseling in a wide variety of counselors' work settings. The course includes a thorough treatment of techniques of assessment, including an overview of standardized testing and discussion of subjective approaches to appraisal, observation, self-reporting, and others.

  • 6 Credits

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  • Introduction to Group Counseling

    This course examines all of the essential skills required to be an effective leader of variety of groups in variety of settings. It explores history of group therapy work and development of groups–how they grow, change, and differ. It addresses specifics of working with children, adolescents, adults, and elderly.

  • 6 Credits

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  • Introduction to Counseling Theory

    This course provides clear, succinct coverage of the core concepts of all of the major contemporary theories of counseling and psychotherapy, including separate chapters on solution-focused and on feminist theory. Each theory topic begins by discussing the major theorist or theorists responsible for the theory.

  • 6 Credits

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  • Family Therapy

    This course covers all aspects of working with families. It begins by explaining differences between functional and dysfunctional families. It covers history of family therapy, multicultural aspects of family therapy, ways of working with various types of families, ethical and legal issues involved family therapy, and ways of assessing families.

  • 6 Credits

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Program Overview

  • Eligibility Criteria
    Bachelor's degree, or equiv. International Education

  • Credit Hours
    30 Hours

  • Courses Offered
    5

  • Course Duration
    6 Months (Self-Paced) Program

  • Estimated Fee
    $6,450

Foundations Of Psychological Science And Behavioral Analysis:

The College of Psychology begins with a focus on the foundations of psychological science and behavioral analysis. Students delve into the principles of psychology, human behavior, and research methods. This foundational knowledge equips them with the skills necessary to understand and address complex psychological phenomena.

Practical Experience And Client Interaction:

Beyond the classroom, the College of Psychology places a strong emphasis on practical experience and interaction with clients. Students have opportunities to engage in clinical placements, conduct psychological assessments, and work with diverse populations. These experiences not only enhance their practical psychology skills but also provide valuable insights into the field of psychology.

Global Psychological Issues And Cross-Cultural Research:

The College of Psychology at Brookwood University is committed to addressing global psychological issues and fostering cross-cultural research. Our curriculum explores international perspectives on psychology and encourages students to engage in research projects with global impact. Additionally, we offer study abroad programs and collaborate with psychologists and researchers from around the world, enabling students to gain a global perspective on psychology.

Counseling Psychology and Children

Topics Covered in This Course:
  In Section 1 of this course you will cover these topics:
    A multidimensional approach to intervention with children.
    Professional, ethical, and legal issues.
    Contemporary issues: managed mental health care, brief therapies, and empirically supported therapies for children.
  In Section 2 of this course you will cover these topics:
    Assessment: the first step.
    Therapeutic interventions with children: art and science, process and outcome.
    Psychodynamic theory.
  In Section 3 of this exam you will be evaluated on below listed topics:
    Psychodynamic interventions.
    Child-centered theory.
    Child-centered interventions.
  In Section 4 of this course you will cover these topics:
    Behavioral and cognitive-behavioral theory.
    Behavioral and cognitive-behavioral interventions.
    Family systems theory.
    Family systems interventions.
  In Section 5 of this course you will cover these topics:
    Consultation.
    Psychopharmacotherapy and other interventions for children.
    Integrated approaches tointervention.

Introduction to Counseling Psychology

Topics Covered in This Course:
  In Section 1 of this course you will cover these topics:
    Historical perspectives.
    What do counselors do?
  In Section 2 of this course you will cover these topics:
    Where counselors work.
    Individual counseling.
  In Section 3 of this exam you will be evaluated on below listed topics:
    Group techniques for counselors.
    Multicultural counseling.
    Human assessment for counseling.
  In Section 4 of this course you will cover these topics:
    Counseling for career planning and decision making.
    The counselor as developmental and educational consultant.
  In Section 5 of this course you will cover these topics:
    Prevention and wellness.
    Counseling program development and management.
    Counseling and technology.

Introduction to Group Counseling

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Introduction to Counseling Theory

Topics Covered in This Course:
  In Section 1 of this course you will cover these topics:
    Theories and therapies.
    Psychoanalysis and psychoanalytic theories.
  In Section 2 of this course you will cover these topics:
    Adlerian therapy.
    Existential therapy.
  In Section 3 of this exam you will be evaluated on below listed topics:
    Person-centered therapy.
    Gestalt therapy.
    Reality therapy.
  In Section 4 of this course you will cover these topics:
    Behavioral therapy.
    Cognitive and cognitive-behavioral therapy.
    Rational emotive behavior therapy.
    Transactional analysis.
  In Section 5 of this course you will cover these topics:
    Feminist therapy.
    Bowen family systems therapy.
    Strategic family therapy.
    Solution-focused therapy.
    Comparing theories and therapies.

Family Therapy

Topics Covered in This Course:
  In Section 1 of this course you will cover these topics:
    Individual and family life cycles
    Healthy and dysfunctional families
  In Section 2 of this course you will cover these topics:
    Rationale and history of family therapy
    The process of family therapy
  In Section 3 of this exam you will be evaluated on below listed topics:
    Couple and marriage enrichment and therapy
    Psychodynamic and bowen family therapies
  In Section 4 of this course you will cover these topics:
    Experiential family therapies
    Behavioral and cognitivebehavioral family therapies
  In Section 5 of this course you will cover these topics:
    Structural family therapy
    Strategic and systemic family therapies
    Solution-focused and narrative family therapies
    Working with single-parent families
    Working with remarried families
    Working with culturally diverse families
    Working with substance-related disorders, domestic violence, child abuse, and infidelity
    Ethical, legal, and professional issues in families
    Research and assessment in family therapy
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