Course Summary :

For information regarding prerequisites for this course, please refer to the Academic Course Catalog.

Rationale :

There is arguably no other series of years in one’s lifespan that hold as much challenge with milestones as those found in childhood and adolescence. The need to be able to intervene strategically, knowledgeably, and appropriately in the lives of young people requires an understanding of the theories and techniques most likely to return a young person to a state of homeostasis (balance) in his or her life.

Measurable Learning Outcomes :

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

1. Understand how brain development in children, including stress, attachment, and integration can affect a child’s optimal functioning socially, emotionally, mentally, and spiritually.
2. Distinguish the unique challenges facing children and youth due to the social issues of divorce, blended families, grief and loss, sexuality, and addictions.
3. Identify interventions for successfully resolving cases of abuse, trauma, and the more commonly diagnosed mental health issues of childhood and adolescence.
4. List the ethical considerations when working with children and youth, as well as personal challenges that may exist when working with this population.
5. Research common problems among children and adolescents today, including definitions, causes, effects, and current treatment modalities while integrating the course material.

Course Assignment :

Textbook readings and lecture presentations :

Course Requirements Checklist :

After reading the Course Syllabus at liberty university, the student will complete the related checklist found in the Course Overview.

Discussions (4) :

Discussions are collaborative learning experiences,

• Therefore, the student is required to create a thread in response to a provided promptly for each discussion.
• Each thread must be at least 250 words and contain at least 2 citations in the current APA format.
• In addition to the thread, the student is required to reply to 2 other classmates’ threads.
• Replies must be at least 100 words and incorporate at least 1 citation. Acceptable sources include the textbook, the Bible, and lectures.
• Note that the final Discussion is self-reflective and does not require citations or references. (CLOs: A, B, C, D)

Research Paper: Proposal Assignment :

The student will choose from a list of research topics and submit a Research Paper: Proposal Assignment of at least 250 words. The proposal will provide a brief summary of the topic chosen for the Research Paper Assignment. The Research Paper: Proposal Assignment must include a title page and at least 1 reference in the current APA format. (CLOs: E).

Reflection Paper Assignment :

The student will write a 500–750-word personal Reflection Paper in the current APA format based on the Siegel and Bryson textbook. The Reflection Paper Assignment will contain a title page and must incorporate at least 3 citations from the textbook. (CLOs: A, D)

Research Paper: Annotated Bibliography Assignment :

The student will submit a Research Paper: Annotated Bibliography Assignment in preparation for the Research Paper Assignment. Each annotation must provide a 2–3-sentence summary for each source in the current APA format. The Research Paper: Annotated Bibliography Assignment must include at least 5 scholarly sources in addition to the course textbooks and the Bible. (CLOs: E)

Research Paper Assignment :

The student will write an 8–10-page research-based paper in the current APA format that focuses on a topic in the field of child counseling. The paper must include a title page and reference page in addition to the 8–10-page body of the paper. The paper must contain at least 5 scholarly references in addition to the course textbooks and the Bible. (CLOs: A,B,C,D,E)

Overall Quizzes (8) :

Each quiz will cover the Learn material and some presentations (see course content for details) for the assigned module/week. Each quiz will be open-book/open-notes, contain 20 multiple-choice questions, and T/F questions, and have a 1-hour time limit. (CLOs: A,B,C,D)