Upon completion of the course, students will demonstrate an understanding of the dynamics of the relationship
between the counselor and the client. Of particular importance, the student will gain awareness of the inherent
subjectivity and limitations of the diagnostic process. Students will also learn how to use the evaluation process to
be empowering and helpful to clients.
Course Purpose:
This course is designed for people who want to deepen their knowledge of clinical evaluation. This course will
present issues and concern related to clinical evaluations in counseling. The material presented will focus on
client-centered approaches to the evaluative process.
N Sundberg, A Winebarger & J Taplin. Clinical Psychology: Evolving theory, practice, and research.
(4th Edition). (4th), 2001, Prentice Hall. ISBN: 0130871192
Recommended Books:
Jane M. Campbell. Essentials of Clinical Supervision, John Wiley & Sons, Inc., Hoboken: NJ.
ISBN: 0471233048
Sol L. Garfield The Practice of Brief Psychotherapy, 2nd Edition, John Wiley & Sons, Inc., and Hoboken: NJ.
ISBN: 0471242519
Methods of Instructing:
Reading assignments
Weekly email response to discussion questions
One Quiz
Midterm
Final Paper
Chat room discussion as requested
Grading
The course grading will be based on responses to weekly discussion questions, a quiz, a midterm exam, a final
exam and a paper. The points will be distributed as follow.
Week Eight: Final Paper Only; due at the end of week Eight, Please see link for project description
NOTE! This course is an eight-week course. Students are able to work at their own pace. If there are any
questions, please do not hesitate to email me and I will contact you as soon as possible.
