Summer A 2004
Classroom:
GL 523
Class
Time: 6:25 to 9:05 PM M & W.
INSTRUCTOR:
R. Beneckson
DM
285
305-348-2764
Office
Hours: M & W 2:00 - 4:00 PM
Home Page: http://fiupsychology.com
This
course is a study of the major theories of psychotherapy that modern psychology
has to offer. We will seek to
understand the method of healing that each therapy employs and the theory of
human functioning that informs the method.
Textbooks:
Corey,
Gerald Theory and Practice of Counseling and Psychotherapy, seventh
edition. Brooks/Cole, 2004.
Corey,
Gerald Case Approach to Counseling and Psychotherapy, fifth ed. Brooks/Cole,
2001.
Basic
Requirements:
This
course will be taught through study of the textbooks, lecture, video programs,
discussion, student presentations, and dialogue. Class participation will be
highly emphasized and rewarded. There will be 2 exams, with multiple choice
and/or true/false questions.
Each
student will be required to work on a psychological analysis project that will
take the entire semester. This project will be explained in more detail at the
first class.
Grading:
Your final grade in the course is based on the total of the 2 exams, the psychological analysis project, plus
extra credit points, plus credit for the class presentation, plus points for
random attendance checks, and class participation. Exams are worth 100 points
each. The psychological analysis project is worth a maximum of 50 points. The Class Presentation is a major project and is worth 100 points, as if it were a third test. This involves the participation of each student in a group presentation based on a
chapter in the book Case Approach to Counseling and Psychotherapy. This is a major presentation and will be explained in class. Other extra credit points depend
on the specific project, but generally are between 5 and 10 points.
A = 310+ B-= 275-279 D+=
240-244
A-= 305-309 C+= 270-274 D
= 220-239
B+= 300-304 C = 250-269 D-=
215-219
B = 280-299 C-= 245-249 F
= 0-214
Course Policies: Please be aware of the following course
policies as they can have an effect on your grade in the course.
Exam policy: Do not
arrive late or fail to show up for an exam. If you arrive 15 minutes after the
exam has started you will not be allowed to take it. In the event of medical
emergency, you must provide an official notice from your physician, if
accepted, alternative arrangements will be made. See the instructor for
permission to make up an exam.
Academic dishonesty:
Instances of cheating will be not be tolerated and will be dealt with in
accordance with policies established by Florida International University.
Please refer to the Student Handbook.
Classroom conduct:
Arriving late, leaving early, or otherwise being disruptive during lectures
will not be tolerated. If you know in advance that you will arrive late/leave
early, notify the instructor prior to class. Please turn off cell phones and
beepers during class.
Related concerns: If at
anytime during the semester you are concerned about your progress, please feel
free to speak to me about it. My office hours are Monday and Wednesday 2:00 -
4:00 PM.
Extra Credit: There will be the opportunity to earn extra credit at the
community garden the psychology department maintains. In addition, short
research papers may be done for extra points with the permission of the
instructor. See the instructor for more information.
Course Outline: Below are the scheduled lecture topics
and corresponding textbook chapters. Please make every effort to read the
chapter prior to lecture. Lectures will also present material not found in the
textbook. This schedule is subject to change based on the progress of the
class. Therefore, it is essential that you come to class regularly to keep
abreast of any changes.
Topic: Textbook: Corey, Casebook : Corey
Section 1:
Chapter 1 Introduction
and Overview Chapter 1
Chapter 2 The Counselor:
Person and Professional
Chapter 3 Ethical Issues
in Counseling Practice
Chapter 4 Psychoanalytic
Therapy Chapter 2
Chapter 5 Adlerian
Therapy
Chapter 3
Chapter 7 Person-Centered
Therapy
Chapter 5
Chapter 8 Gestalt
Therapy
Chapter 6
Chapter 6 Existential
Therapy Chapter 4
Test
1, June 7
Chapter 9 Behavior
Therapy Chapter
8
Chapter 10 Cognitive
Behavior Therapy Chapter 9
Chapter 11 Reality
Therapy Chapter 7
Chapter 12 Feminist
Therapy Chapter
10
Chapter 13 Postmodern Approaches
Chapter 14 Family Systems
Therapy Chapter 11 Chapter 15 An Integrative
Perspective Chapter 12 Chapter 16 Case
Illustration: An Integration Approach in Working with Stan Test
2, June 23
Basic Principles of Counseling and Psychotherapy
Lecture Notes
WRITING STYLE
nPlease, when you write your journals,
leave two spaces between sentences.
This makes you look like you passed the Gordon rule requirements and
your English classes. Also, when using
“quotation marks,” make sure that any punctuation is included within the
“marks,” understand? This is proper
English usage in writing.