Group Counseling Theory and Practice

Student Learning Outcomes, Goals, Objectives:

Students successfully completing this course will be able to [CACREP 2024 standards]:

• Articulate the theoretical foundations of group counseling and group work [CACREP standard 3.F.1]

• Understand the therapeutic factors of group work and how they contribute to group effectiveness [CACREP standard 3.F.2]

• Explain the characteristics and functions of effective group leaders [CACREP standard 3.F.3]

• Describe approaches to group formation, including recruiting, screening, and selecting members [CACREP standard 3.F.4]

• Describe the application of technology related to group counseling and group work [CACREP standard 3.F.5]

• Classify the types of groups, settings, and other considerations that affect conducting groups [CACREP standard 3.F.6]

• Explain culturally sustaining and developmentally responsive strategies for designing and facilitating groups [CACREP standard 3.F.7]

• Identify ethical and legal considerations relative to the delivery of group counseling and group work across service delivery modalities [CACREP standard 3.F.8]

• Participate as a group member in a group counseling process group for a minimum of 10 clock hours over the course of one academic term [CACREP standard 3.F.9]

Course Grading Information:

Activity/Performance Measure	Percentage/Points
Quiz 1	125 points
Quiz 2	25 points
Group Proposal	25 points
Practicum Group Clinical Notes and Paper	25 points
Total	100 points

CED 653 Group Practicum: If all practicum components (participation, attendance, and clinical notes) are completed = S, if not = U.

Graduate Grading Scale

Percentage	Letter Grade
100-94%	A
93-90%	A-
89-87%	B+
86-84%	B
83-80%	B-
79-77%	C+
76-74%	C
73% or below	F/WF

Attendance/Participation:

Attendance is required for this course. If you are absent for more than one class during this semester, your grade may be negatively impacted.

Course Materials Purchased by the Students:

Corey, M. S., Corey, G., & Corey, C. (2024). Counseling for groups: Process and practice (11th ed.). Cengage Learning.