HPTS2101 - Basics of Counseling
Overview
The Basic Counseling course introduces students to the fundamental principles, ethical guidelines, and practical micro-skills required in the counseling profession. Students critically examine the therapeutic relationship and the sequential stages of the counseling process, from initial intake and assessment to goal setting, intervention planning, and termination. Emphasis is placed on experiential learning, where students analyze client narratives and practice essential communication skills, including active listening, empathic responding, paraphrasing, reflecting feelings, and summarizing within multicultural contexts.
Learning Hours Composition:
- 42 hours face-to-face, consisting of 14 hours sharpening and discussion of concepts that students studied from the online lectures, and 28 hours for tutorial or workshop.
- 42 hours of Structured Learning and Guided Discussions.
- 51 hours of Independent and Practice-Based Learning.
Managing Faculty:
Credit Point:
3 Credit(s)
Learning Hours:
45 hours x 3CPs = 135 hours
