PACO 687 Counseling Women

For information regarding prerequisites for this course, please refer to the Academic Course Catalog.

There are many specific psychological issues that apply to women throughout their lifespan. It is beneficial for the practitioner to develop a theoretical rationale and a course of action that will guide him or her as he or she works with women and their specific issues in counseling.

Textbook readings and videos

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Course Requirements Checklist

After reading the Course Syllabus and Student Expectations, the student will complete the related checklist found in the Course Overview.

Discussions (4)

Discussions are collaborative learning experiences. Therefore, the student will create a thread in response to the provided prompt. Each thread must be at least 400 words, demonstrate course-related knowledge, and be supported with at least 1 citation in current APA format. In addition to the thread, the student will reply to the threads of at least 1 classmate. Each reply must be at least 200 words. (CLO: A, B, C)

Theological Reflection Devotional Entry Assignment

For this assignment, students will create a devotional entry or entries incorporating key biblical concepts as they consider how a Christian worldview shapes a woman’s identity. The entry or entries would include between 500-700 words. Citations are expected, and 3-4 scholarly sources would be utilized. Current APA format must be followed for the reference page. (CLO: A)

Guiding Women Through Spiritual and Emotional Growth: Topic Selection Assignment

This assignment provides an opportunity for students to select a topic that affects women. This topic selection will provide the basis for the project that culminates the learning in the course. The student will offer reflection on the reason this topic is important and the impacts it may have on a woman. The assignment must comprise 500-700 words and will include 3-4 scholarly sources. APA formatting will be used. (CLO: B)

Helping Professional Interview Assignment

Using given questions, the student will interview a helping professional who interacts with and counsels women. A brief summary of their responses will be offered. For each question response, the word count will be between 100-150 words. (CLO: A)

Guiding Women Through Spiritual and Emotional Growth: Project Assignment

Using the selected topic from the Guiding Women Through Spiritual and Emotional Growth: Topic Selection Assignment, the student will create a handout or PowerPoint utilizing given headings. The creative presentation will include thoughtful reflections, relevant Scripture verses, goals and strategies, as well as personal reflection. Citations are expected and there will be between 5-7 scholarly sources utilized. APA format is expected on the reference page. (CLO: C)