12/27/2024 5:32:05 AM	COUN 92 Course Outline as of Fall 2011	Changed Course
CATALOG INFORMATION
Discipline and Nbr:  COUN 92	Title:  INTRO GROUP COUNSELING
Full Title:  Introduction to Group Counseling
Last Reviewed:11/25/2024

Units		Course Hours per Week			Nbr of Weeks	Course Hours Total
Maximum	3.00	Lecture Scheduled	3.00		17.5 max.	Lecture Scheduled	52.50
Minimum	3.00	Lab Scheduled	0		17.5 min.	Lab Scheduled	0
		Contact DHR	0			Contact DHR	0
		Contact Total	3.00			Contact Total	52.50
		Non-contact DHR	0			Non-contact DHR Total	0

Total Out of Class Hours:  105.00

Total Student Learning Hours: 157.50

Title 5 Category:  AA Degree Applicable
Grading:  Grade Only
Repeatability:  00 - Two Repeats if Grade was D, F, NC, or NP
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Formerly: 

Catalog Description:

An introduction to the dynamics of group interaction with emphasis upon the individual's firsthand experience as a group leader and member. The factors involved in problems of communication, effective emotional responses and personal growth will be highlighted. Emphasis will be placed on group process as a means of changing behavior.  This course is designed to help students who will function as leaders in a variety of small group situations.

Prerequisites/Corequisites:

Recommended Preparation:
Eligibility for ENGL 100 or ESL 100

Limits on Enrollment:

Schedule of Classes Information
Description:

An introduction to the dynamics of group interaction with emphasis upon the individual's firsthand experience as a group leader and member. The factors involved in problems of communication, effective emotional responses and personal growth will be highlighted. Emphasis will be placed on group process as a means of changing behavior.  This course is designed to help students who will function as leaders in a variety of small group situations.

(Grade Only)
Prerequisites:
Recommended:Eligibility for ENGL 100 or ESL 100
Limits on Enrollment:
Transfer Credit:CSU;
Repeatability:00 - Two Repeats if Grade was D, F, NC, or NP

ARTICULATION, MAJOR, and CERTIFICATION INFORMATION

Associate Degree:		Effective:		Inactive:
Area:
CSU GE:	Transfer Area			Effective:	Inactive:
IGETC:	Transfer Area			Effective:	Inactive:
CSU Transfer:	Transferable	Effective:	Spring 2006	Inactive:
UC Transfer:		Effective:		Inactive:
C-ID:

Certificate/Major Applicable: Both Certificate and Major Applicable

COURSE CONTENT

Outcomes and Objectives:
At the conclusion of this course, the student should be able to:

Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:

1.  Identify and describe the various stages of group development.

2.  Compare and contrast the various strategies for addressing issues

   within a group.

3.  Identify and analyze the various models of group leadership.

4.  Determine appropriateness of experiential exercises in groups.

5.  Identify and analyze the different types of people a group leader

   will encounter.

6.  Evaluate and describe the unique characteristics of specialized

   groups.

7.  Define and discuss ethical and professional behavior of group

   leaders.

8.  Compare and demonstrate group counseling techniques.

Topics and Scope

I.     Introduction to major components of group

  A.  Member roles

  B.  Leader intervention

  C.  Group developmental stages

  D.  Group structure

  E.  Group setting

  F.  Group models

  G.  Theoretical approaches

 

II.     Models of group leadership

  A.  Psychoeducational group

  B.  Support group

  C.  Skills development group

  D.  Other

 

III.    Ethical and professional considerations

 

IV.   Skills for group leaders

  A.  Reframing

  B.  Rephrasing

  C.  Reflecting

  D.  Blocking

  E.  Summarizing

  F.  Queing and linking

 

V.   Use of exercises in groups

  A.  Breathing exercise

  B.  Introduction exercise

  C.  Other

 

VI.   Transition stages of the group

  A.  Beginning

  B.  Middle

  C.  Ending

 

VII.  Dealing with group difficulties

  A.  Emotional contagion

  B.  Group manipulation

  C.  Resistant member

  D.  Silent member

  E.  Group confrontation

  F.  Other

 

VIII.  Closing or ending a group

  A.  Time management

  B.  Final check in

  C.  Summary

Assignments:

Class textbook and class reader on groups. 30 pages per week.

Required writing assignments:

1. One paper on being a Leader of the Group. 3-5 pages.

2. One paper on being a Member of the Group. 3-5 pages.

3. One paper on being an Observer of the Group. 3-5 pages.

 

Class Performance:

1. Demonstrate the necessary skills required to be a Group Leader

2. Demonstrate the necessary skills required to be a Group Observer

Methods of Evaluation/Basis of Grade.

Writing: Assessment tools that demonstrate writing skill and/or require students to select, organize and explain ideas in writing.		Writing 40 - 70%
Written homework, evaluation papers
Problem solving: Assessment tools, other than exams, that demonstrate competence in computational or non-computational problem solving skills.		Problem Solving 0 - 0%
None
Skill Demonstrations: All skill-based and physical demonstrations used for assessment purposes including skill performance exams.		Skill Demonstrations 5 - 35%
Class performances
Exams: All forms of formal testing, other than skill performance exams.		Exams 0 - 0%
None
Other: Includes any assessment tools that do not logically fit into the above categories.		Other Category 10 - 25%
Attendance

Representative Textbooks and Materials:

Learning Group Leadership-An Experimental Approach(2nd).  

Jeffrey A. Kottler, Matt Englar-Carlson. Sage Publications, Copyright 2010

 

Group Counseling-Strategies and Skills, 7th edition; Ed E. Jacobs,

Robert L. Masson, Riley L. Harvill.Thompson Pub., Copyright 2009

 

Groups in Action- Evolution and Challenges, Gerald Corey, Marianne Schneider Corey, Robert Haynes, Brooks/Cole Cengage Learning Publications, Copyright 2006.

 

Group Leadership Skills-Interpersonal Process in Group Counseling

And Therapy, 1st edition; Mei-Whei Chen, Christopher J. Rybak;

Thompson Pub.; Copyright Oct. 2003

 

Group Work: A Counseling Specialty, 4th edition; Samuel T. Gladding,

Publisher: Prentice Hall, Copyright: 2003.

 

Interactive Group Counseling and Therapy, William B. Kline;

Publisher: Prentice Hall, Copyright 2003

 

Instructor prepared materials

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