PAMANTASAN NG LUNGSOD NG VALENZUELA

Tongco St., Maysan, Valenzuela City

SYLLABUS IN INTRODUCTION TO
COLLEGE OF ARTS AND SCIENCES COUNSELING
Department of Psychology 2nd Semester, A.Y. 2024-2025

A dynamic center for the development of competent and competitive human To provide the citizens of Valenzuela an efficient and effective institution of
UNIVERSITY VISION resource as foundation for growth and advancement of the City of Valenzuela. UNIVERSITY MISSION higher learning that will make them skillful, productive, competent, civic-
STATEMENT STATEMENT minded and God-loving toward a peaceful, healthy and progressive city.

The College is committed to prepare outstanding educators who will inspire

COLLEGE VISION A center of excellence for teacher education COLLEGE MISSION the lives of individuals in the complex global society through quality and
STATEMENT STATEMENT relevant education empowered by significant researches and strong
linkages and extension programs.

COLLEGE OBJECTIVES 1. Provide programs based upon sound pedagogical practice

2. Undertake activities that will enhance instruction to develop students’ critical, reflective and creative thinking skills
3. Provide a variety of teaching venues incorporating the latest technologies to a range of diverse student interests and backgrounds
4. Provide avenues for the improvement of teaching and learning through research, scholarship and technology.
5. Establish collaborative, professional relationships with organizations and institutions to deliver quality service
6. Make contributions on the frontiers of knowledge through distinctive research agendas
7. Involve in community partnerships, service learning and volunteerism

PROGRAM OUTCOMES The Psychology programs are intended to:

(CMO. No. 34, s. 2017 1. Demonstrate the capability to discuss and analyze the major theories and concepts in psychology
Sec. 6.3) 2. Demonstrate and apply the methods of psychological inquiry in building knowledge on local culture and context
3. Demonstrate and apply psychological theories and methods in personal and professional setting
4. Demonstrate capability for self-reflection and independent learning in graduate education or in a professional context
5. Demonstrate professional and ethical behaviors in research and practice in psychology
6. Demonstrate harmonious interpersonal relationship with colleagues, clients and others in diverse cultural setting
7. Demonstrate the ability to conduct psychological assessments and evaluations
8. Demonstrate the competencies to support national, regional and local development plans

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 COURSE INFORMATION

COURSE TITLE Introduction to Counseling COURSE CODE PSYELEC 2

COURSE PRE- None CREDIT UNIT / 3 units

REQUISITE CONTACT HOURS 3 hours / per week (18 Weeks, 54 hours)

COURSE DESCRIPTION This course aims to provide students with a basic understanding the nature, scope and skills used in counseling and other psychological interventions. This course also discusses the roles,
functions, and ethical considerations involved in implementing psychological intervention. Emphasis is placed on various cognitive, affective and behavioral approaches in counseling.

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

1. Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the concepts, scope, and theories that govern the process of counseling
2. Adopt the ethical and legal practices of counseling to their personal and professional disciplines
COURSE LEARNING 3. Select and employ appropriate counseling approaches and techniques
OUTCOMES 4. Evaluate the current practice and construct ideas to address multicultural concerns and trends in counseling

ALIGNMENT OF COURSE OUTCOMES WITH SUMMATIVE ASSESSMENT TASK

Course Outcomes Summative Assessment Tasks Details
1. Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the 1. Written Output The summative tasks are graded requirements. They translate the outcomes of the
concepts, scope, and theories that govern the process • Quizzes course into what students are able to do given the breadth and depth of content
of counseling • Reflective Essays knowledge.
2. Adopt the ethical and legal practices of counseling to • Assessment paper
their personal and professional disciplines • Journal
3. Select and employ appropriate counseling 2. Non- Written Output
approaches and techniques • Oral Recitation
4. Evaluate the current practice and construct ideas to • Facilitation of Assessment
address multicultural concerns and trends in 3. Midterm / Final Examination
counseling

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 INTRODUCTION TO COUNSELING COURSE MAP

LEARNING OUTCOMES PROGRAM OUTCOMES

1 2 3 4 5
1. Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the concepts, scope, and theories that govern the process L O P P O
of counseling
2. Adopt the ethical and legal practices of counseling to their personal and professional disciplines L O P L O
3. Select and employ appropriate counseling approaches and techniques L O P L O
4. Evaluate the current practice and construct ideas to address multicultural concerns and trends in L L P L O
counseling
Legend:
L = Facilitates learning of the competencies (input is provided and competency is evaluated)
P = Allows student to practice competencies (no input but competency is evaluated)
O = Opportunity for development (no input for evaluation but there is opportunity to practice the competencies)

TIME COURSE CONTENTS ESSENTIAL INTENDED LEARNING SUGGESTED SUGGESTED ASSESSMENT REFERENCES / TEACHING-
ALLOTMENT QUESTION/S OUTCOMES (ILOs) TEACHING /LEARNING TASKS LEARNING MATERIALS
ACTIVITIES
Week 1 Class Orientation What should be Discuss the contents of the ON SITE Counselor’s Portfolio Corey, G. (2022). Theory and Practice
expected from this course syllabus o Discussion of Counseling and psychotherapy (11th
course? o Powerpoint Presentation Written Exam ed.). Cengage Learning.
o Reflective Essay
Week 2 Introduction to the How did the counseling Distinguish notable events, Neukrug, E. (2014). The World of the
Subject in the Philippines start? factors, and people in the Counselor (6th ed.). Cognella Academic
historical movement. Publishing

The Counselor: What are the Discuss and appraise the Villar, I.V.G. (2011). Counseling and
Person & Professional characteristics of the principles of counseling. psychotherapy in the Philippines.
counselor as a Aligned Transformations Publications.
therapeutic person? Explain what is involved in
managing counselor’s
What are the issues personal values.
faced by beginning
therapists? Identify issues faced by
beginning therapists.

What are the prevalent Exemplify knowledge and Lecture-Discussion Intake Interview Notes
issues and trends in understanding of and
counseling?

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 observe ethical standards in Situational Analysis Case Study
Who are the helping personal and professional
professionals involved setting.
in counseling and what
Week 3-4 Legal and Ethical are their respective
Guidelines roles and functions?

Week 5-11 Counseling Theories, What are the theories Discuss the theories of and Lecture-Discussion Illustrative Case Report Corey, G. (2022). Theory and Practice
Tools, Process, and and techniques used in demonstrate the techniques of Counseling and psychotherapy (11th
Techniques counseling and how are used in counseling. Brainstorming Case Presentation ed.). Cengage Learning.
they applied?
Simulation Written Exam Neukrug, E. (2014). The World of the
What approaches and Appraise and apply the Counselor (6th ed.). Cognella Academic
skills are utilized for approaches and skills used Self-Analysis & Designing of Publishing
effective counseling? for effective counseling. Annual Counseling Plan
Villar, I.V.G. (2011). Counseling and
Simulation psychotherapy in the Philippines.
Aligned Transformations Publications.

Week 9 MIDTERM EXAMINATION

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 Week 12 Counseling Theories, What are the theories Discuss the theories of and Lecture-Discussion Illustrative Case Report Corey, G. (2022). Theory and Practice
Tools, Process, and and techniques used in demonstrate the techniques of Counseling and psychotherapy (11th
Techniques counseling and how are used in counseling. Brainstorming Case Presentation ed.). Cengage Learning.
they applied?
Simulation Written Exam Neukrug, E. (2014). The World of the
What approaches and Appraise and apply the Counselor (6th ed.). Cognella Academic
skills are utilized for approaches and skills used Self-Analysis & Designing of Publishing
effective counseling? for effective counseling. Annual Counseling Plan
Villar, I.V.G. (2011). Counseling and
Simulation psychotherapy in the Philippines.
Aligned Transformations Publications.

Week 13-14 Postmodern How are the Discover the postmodern Lecture-Discussion Written Exam Corey, G. (2022). Theory and Practice
Approaches postmodern approaches in counseling of Counseling and psychotherapy (11th
approaches differ Situational Analysis ed.). Cengage Learning.
from the modernist
approaches? Brainstorming Neukrug, E. (2014). The World of the
Counselor (6th ed.). Cognella Academic
Publishing

Villar, I.V.G. (2011). Counseling and

psychotherapy in the Philippines.
Aligned Transformations Publications.

Week 15 Family Systems What are the theories Explain the different theories Lecture-Discussion Career Guidance Program Corey, G. (2022). Theory and Practice
Therapy and techniques used in and techniques in Family Proposal of Counseling and psychotherapy (11th
Family Systems Systems Therapy Pair-Share ed.). Cengage Learning.
Therapy?
Lecture-Discussion Neukrug, E. (2014). The World of the
Counselor (6th ed.). Cognella Academic
Self-Awareness Exercises Publishing

Villar, I.V.G. (2011). Counseling and

Week 16 Psychological Tests What are standardized Demonstrate knowledge and Lecture-Discussion Concept Paper psychotherapy in the Philippines.
tests and how are they understanding of the various Aligned Transformations Publications.
used in assessment? standardized tests and their Brainstorming Written Exam
applications
What are non-
standardized tests and

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 how are they used in Demonstrate knowledge and
assessment? understanding of the various
non-standardized tests and
their applications

Week 17 Program Development How are guidance Describe and demonstrate School Guidance Program
and Management programs developed the process of program Proposal
and managed? development and
management Written Exam
Week 18 FINAL EXAMINATION

COURSE REFERENCES
• Corey, G. (2022). Theory and Practice of Counseling and psychotherapy (11th ed.). Cengage Learning.
• Neukrug, E. (2014). The World of the Counselor (6th ed.). Cognella Academic Publishing
REFERENCES • Villar, I.V.G. (2011). Counseling and psychotherapy in the Philippines. Aligned Transformations Publications.

• Abrenica, A.P. (2016). The counselor as a professional: A monograph.

OTHER SUPPORT • Code of ethics for registered and licensed counselors
MATERIALS • Corey, G. (1995). Theory and practice of group counseling (4th ed.). Brooks/Cole Publishing.
• Corey, G. (2013). Counselling and psychotherapy (2nd ed.). Cengage Learning.
• Cormier, S. (2016). Counseling strategies and interventions for professional helpers (9th ed.). Pearson Education Limited.
• Guarino, A. (2007). The effective counselor from the perspective of Filipino practitioners and clients. Philippine Journal of Counseling Psychology, Vol. 9, 34-53.
• Soriano, A. S. (n.d.). Practice of guidance and counseling: Some legal perspectives. Lecture Notes. South Luzon University.

COURSE REQUIREMENTS AND POLICIES

Number System Grading
1.00 = 97-100
GRADING SYSTEM 1.25 = 94-96
Midterm / Final Examination 40% Midterm grade
1.50 = 91-93
Quizzes 30% + Final term grade
1.75 = 88-90
Recitation 30% _____________
2.00 = 85-87
Group/Pair Activity 2
2.25 = 82-84
Attendance
2.50 = 79-81
______ = Final grade
2.75 = 76-78
100%
3.00 = 75
5.00 = Failed
• Attendance is required.
• Participation is expected.

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 POLICIES • All assigned works must be submitted on the assigned due date.
(as agreed by the class) • Be respectful.
• Please turn off all cellphones

INSTRUCTORS INFORMATION
Name & Signature Consultation Schedule Email Address

MARY CAMILLE C. DELIMA, MAP, RPm, CHRA Fridays 4:00pm-5:00pm

In-Charge [email protected]

Date Last Revised: Endorsed by:

Mr. Ivan Rustine D. Padrinao, LPT

January 17, 2025 Chairperson, Department of Psychology

Revision Date: Recommending Approval:

Dr. Ma. Rolena D. Calinisan

January 18, 2024 OIC Dean, College of Arts and Sciences

Approved by:

Dr. Nelda Gene C. Mariano

Vice-President for Academic Affairs

Dr. Nedeña C. Torralba

University President

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