Grading policy

97 – 100% = A+
93 – 96% = A
90 – 92% = A-
87 – 89% = B+
83 – 86% = B
80 – 82% = B-
77 – 79% = C+
73 – 76% = C
70 – 72% = C-
67 – 69% = D+
63 – 66% = D
60 – 62% = D-
< 59 = F

Required Texts

Savickas, M. L (2015).  Life-design counseling manual.  Author.

Mair, J. (2014).  Another way of knowing:  The poetry of psychological inquiry.  London, UK:  Raven Books.

Greenberg, L. S. (2011).  Emotion-focused therapy.  Washington, DC:  American Psychological Association.

Madigan, S. (2011).  Narrative therapy.  Washington, DC:  American Psychological Association.

Evaluation

Points will be assigned to each component of the evaluation as follows:

Weekly reflections 30% (Thoughtful 2-page commentaries on readings) 

Clinical applications 30%

(4 page reports on use of techniques)

Book review 20%

(4-5 page scholarly review of approved books)

Class participation 20%

(Credit for attendance  minus one permitted absence, plus engagement in class discussion; -5% for each additional class missed)