APSY7444

Theories of Counseling and Personality I

First part of a year-long sequence examining personality and counseling theories. To introduce students to major theories of personality in the field of psychology and how theories are applied in constructing counseling and psychotherapy models. Students will focus on humanistic, behavioral, and cognitive personality theories and how they become operationalized in person-centered, behavioral, and cognitive counseling models, respectively. In addition to examining the theoretical foundations, client and counselor dimensions, techniques, and the active ingredients of change for these major models of personality and counseling, students examine how socio-cultural context contributes to client presenting concerns and may be addressed in counseling. Section .01 for Mental Health Counseling students ONLYSection .02 for Mental Health Counseling students ONLY

Course overview

Department
Counseling, Developmental, and Educational Psychology
School
Lynch
Credits
3

Requirements fulfilled

No source-backed degree requirement is attached to this course yet.

Official evaluation summary

4.37 / 5

Based on 312 aggregate responses from BC Avalanche/Blue evaluations.

Data freshness

Course and evaluation data last updated 2026-07-23. Source details and limitations are documented in Data Sources and Methodology.

Instructors

Sections

  • Section 01
    Fall 2026 · James R Mahalik · Campion Hall 235 Th 04:30PM-06:50PM · Offered
  • Section 02
    Fall 2026 · James R Mahalik · Campion Hall 236 W 07:00PM-09:30PM · Offered
  • Section 03
    Fall 2026 · Pratyusha Tummala-Narra · Campion Hall 235 M 04:30PM-06:50PM · Offered
  • Section 04
    Fall 2026 · Instructor not listed · Campion Hall 231 Th 04:30PM-06:50PM · Offered