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PED3031

Counselling Theories and Methods

Credits 15
Level Second degree level
Course start Autumn 2010
Duration 1 semester
Language of instruction Norwegian
Examination arrangement Written examination

About

About the course

Course content

The aim of the course is to promote knowledge about central theories in counselling, based on existential-humanistic, cognitive-behavioural and psycho-dynamic perspectives. The focus will be on an individually based counselling perspective with group and environmental variables as background. Teaching is both theoretical and practical.

Learning outcome

This course will give students an introduction to and reflection on basic counselling perspectives. It will enable students to understand the range of possible perspectives and to clarify their own theoretical and methodological stance, preferences and developmental goals.

Learning methods and activities

4 hours of lectures per week, 1 hour seminar per week.
Form of assessment: 6-hour individual written exam.

Required previous knowledge

Passed exams in 3 of the following: PED1001, PED1002, PED1003 or PED1004. OR the same admission requirements as for the masters program in counselling or the masters program in adult learning.

Credit reductions

Course code Reduction From
PED3036 15 sp
PED3038 15 sp
RAD3031 15 sp
RAD3038 15 sp
This course has academic overlap with the courses in the table above. If you take overlapping courses, you will receive a credit reduction in the course where you have the lowest grade. If the grades are the same, the reduction will be applied to the course completed most recently.

Subject areas

  • Education
  • Social Sciences
  • Guidance Education

Contact information

There is no contact information available for this course.

Examination

Examination

Examination arrangement: Written examination
Grade: Letters

Ordinary examination - Autumn 2010

Written examination
Weighting 100/100 Date 2010-12-10 Time 09:00 Duration 6 timer Place and room Not specified yet.

Ordinary examination - Spring 2011

Written examination
Weighting 100/100 Date 2011-06-03 Time 09:00 Duration 6 timer Place and room Not specified yet.