PSY 319 - Personal Development: Group Exploration

1 credit
Experiential course focusing on interpersonal growth and self-discovery in the context of a group of peers. The course consists of an organizational meeting of all participants during the first week of the term and final exam week; an initial interview to mutually determine suitability for the course and to establish goals; eight, weekly, two-hour group sessions facilitated by counselors-in-training during the term; and keeping a journal that captures learning experiences and insights across the term . Counselors-in-training are first-year graduate students in the Mental Health Counseling Program; they receive supervision throughout the term. Suggested for students wishing to ensure personal success at SOU and for those planning to enter the helping professions. Repeatable for a maximum of 2 credits.