Anglo-American University in Prague Counseling Psychology
| Course Name | Counseling Psychology |
| Course Code | PSY301 |
| Description | This course focuses on the foundational skills, theories, and professional contexts of counseling psychology, placing strong emphasis on hands-on, experiential learning. Students will learn essential counseling microskills (e.g., active listening, empathy, paraphrasing), basic theoretical orientations, multicultural considerations, and ethical standards. Through a variety of role-plays, simulations, peer feedback sessions, guest lectures, and small-group exercises, students will practice essential skills and reflect on their development as future helpers. |
| Learning Outcomes | Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to: – Demonstrate fundamental counseling microskills (e.g., attending, reflecting feelings, summarizing) in simulated helping sessions. – Apply basic theoretical orientations (e.g., humanistic, cognitive-behavioral) to conceptualize clients’ issues and guide intervention strategies. – Recognize ethical and cultural considerations in the counseling process and integrate these factors into practice. – Employ effective communication and rapport-building techniques, including empathy, unconditional positive regard, and sensitivity to diversity. – Engage in reflective practice, identifying personal strengths, areas for improvement, and strategies for ongoing professional growth. |
| School | School of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences |
| Level | BA |
| Number of credits (US / ECTS) | 3 US / 6 ECTS |