LAJ 426 - Advanced Correctional Counseling

Description:
This course will provide students with specialized training in theory and techniques required in the rapidly evolving practice of correctional counseling. LAJ 300 is recommended.

Prerequisites:
Prerequisites: Completion of the Basic Skills in the General Education requirements or DTA.

Credits: (4)

Learner Outcomes:
Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:

Demonstrate ability to effectively interview criminal offenders
Describe the formal assessment tools currently used in correctional counseling and offender risk assessment
Demonstrate knowledge of and ability to use various directive and cognitive-behavioral counseling approaches in working with criminal offenders
Demonstrate knowledge of and ability to use offender group counseling techniques and practices
Demonstrate an in-depth understanding of one or more counseling approaches

Learner Outcomes Approval Date:
3/6/2008