EDCO 705: Issues and Trends in Community Counseling – Assignment Solution
Issues and Trends in Community Counseling – EDCO 705
Course Description
An overview of key areas of community counseling including rehabilitation counseling, career counseling, school counseling, community advocacy, and counseling in diverse settings such as mental health agencies, employment agencies, and population-specific programs.
For information regarding prerequisites for this course, please refer to the Academic Course Catalog.
Rationale
This course provides an overview of the community mental health system; the theories, principles, and practices of counseling in human services agencies and other community settings; and the process of promoting community awareness, resilience, and change. Emphasis is placed on community outreach, interventions among vulnerable populations, client advocacy, and multicultural competence.
Measurable Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:
- Demonstrate understanding of the historical development, professional foundations, theoretical framework, and contextual influences of community counseling.
- Assess the mental health and counseling needs in a local community.
- Examine the roles and functions of community counselors in community development.
- Apply effective counseling practices among diverse populations.
Course Assignment-Issues and Trends in Community Counseling
Textbook readings and lecture presentations-Issues and Trends in Community Counseling
Course Requirements Checklist
After reading the Course Syllabus and Student Expectations, the student will complete the related checklist found in the Course Overview.
Self-Report Task
One student self-report is required: 1) subscription to Question & Answer Center.
Discussions (4)-Issues and Trends in Community Counseling
Discussions are collaborative learning experiences. Therefore, the student will participate in 4 Discussions throughout the course, each divided between 2 modules/weeks. The student will select 1 of the case studies in the Sue et al. textbook from the module’s assigned readings and select 2 of the reflection and discussion questions from this case study and answer them fully and in depth. The thread must be between 400–450 words, articulate course-related knowledge, demonstrate critical reflection, and draw upon multiple scholarly sources. The student will respond to at least 2 classmates’ threads, each with a 250–300-word reply. (CLO: A, D)
Community Needs Analysis Paper Assignment
The student will write a 10–12-page paper assessing the mental health needs within his/her community. Focusing on one of the major identified needs, the student will then evaluate what services are offered and by what organizations. The paper must follow current APA format and must have a minimum of 10 recent/current sources. (CLO: A, B, C)
Case Treatment Strategy Paper Assignment
The student will develop a 10–12-page treatment strategy based on a provided case study. Using the community counseling model, the paper must demonstrate examination of the case contextualized in the student’s local community and an investigation into various service providers that meet the presented needs. The paper must have at least 10 sources and follow current APA format. (CLO: B, C, D)
Community Action Proposal Assignment
The student may choose to develop a community action proposal for a marginalized population in his/her community that has unmet mental health needs that are ignored or overlooked by service providers. The student will describe the population, current issues, needed services, a proposed program, a rationale, a budget, etc. for potential consideration by an interest group, committee, or funding organization. The 12–15-page proposal must have at least 12 sources and follow current APA format. (CLO: A, B, C, D)
Quizzes (4)-Issues and Trends in Community Counseling
Quizzes will cover the Community Psychology: Foundations for practice text by Scott & Wolfe, and the Counseling for seemingly impossible problems text by June & Black. Each quiz is open-book/open-notes, has a 1-hour time limit, and contains 25 questions. (CLO: A and C).
