PSY 3201 Guidance and Counselling

This course explores issues of educational, vocational guidance and counseling in schools.  A student teacher is introduced to theories of counseling and their application in a school situation.

Course objectives
By the end of the course, a student shall be able to:

• Differentiate between guidance and counseling.
• Analyze similarities and differences between various counseling approaches.
• Identify qualities of an effective counselor
• Highlight concerns of student that require the use of guidance and counseling.

Expected outcomes

• To have a teacher who is both a good guide and effective counselor.  
• Also a teacher who is able address the challenges of adolescents in schools.