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PL387 FOUNDATIONS OF COUNSELING

Behavioral Sciences and Leadership · 3 versions

Offerings are listed from 2027-1 Fall through 2031-1 Fall.

PL387 FOUNDATIONS OF COUNSELING

  • 3.0 credit hours
  • (BS=0.0, ET=0.0, MA=0.0)
  • Version 2026-1
  • In effect
Scope
This course provides cadets with an introduction to counseling fundamentals emphasizing the practical application of theories, principles, and techniques essential for military leadership. Through hands-on experiences, including video and audio recording exercises, cadets will develop critical counseling skills necessary for guiding, supporting, and motivating individuals and teams. The curriculum addresses personal, performance, career, and disciplinary counseling within the unique context of military service, preparing cadets to lead effectively in both academic and operational environments. Topics include the counseling process, basic and advanced communication skills, interpersonal relationship dynamics, goal setting, intervention strategies, crisis intervention, multicultural awareness, and assertiveness. Assessments include behavioral demonstrations of counseling competencies and written examinations, ensuring cadets are equipped to foster resilience, cohesion, and high performance as future Army leaders.
Lessons
40 @ 55 min (2.500 Att/wk)
Labs
0 @ 0 min
Special requirements
None
PL387 version 2026-1 offerings
Term Sections Section size Capacity Enrolled Wait list Seats Closed Details
2027-1 Fall 2 15 30 29 0 1 No Hours for 2027-1 Fall
2027-2 Spring 2 14 28 25 0 3 No Hours for 2027-2 Spring
2028-1 Fall 3 14 42 33 0 9 No Hours for 2028-1 Fall
2028-2 Spring 3 14 42 26 0 16 No Hours for 2028-2 Spring
2029-1 Fall 3 12 36 31 0 5 No Hours for 2029-1 Fall
2029-2 Spring 3 12 36 6 0 30 No Hours for 2029-2 Spring
2029-8 Fall Exch 1 18 18 0 0 18 No Hours for 2029-8 Fall Exch
2029-9 Spring Exch 1 18 18 0 0 18 No Hours for 2029-9 Spring Exch
2030-1 Fall 3 13 39 0 0 39 No Hours for 2030-1 Fall
2030-2 Spring 3 14 42 0 0 42 No Hours for 2030-2 Spring

PL387 FOUNDATIONS OF COUNSELING

  • 3.0 credit hours
  • (BS=0.0, ET=0.0, MA=0.0)
  • Version 2004-1
  • Archived
Scope
This course introduces cadets to the fundamentals of counseling. It focuses on the practical applications of counseling theories, principles, and techniques. Using the vehicles of videotaping and audiotaping, the course emphasizes personal, performance, career, and disciplinary counseling to help prepare cadets for leadership roles both as a cadet and an officer. The course covers the counseling process and the dynamics of interpersonal relationships within that process. Counseling skills include: basic and advanced communication skills, goal setting, intervention strategies, assertiveness, crisis intervention, and multiculturalism. Examinations are behavioral and written.
Lessons
40 @ 55 min (2.500 Att/wk)
Labs
0 @ 0 min
Special requirements
None
Prerequisites
one of

PL387 FOUNDATIONS OF COUNSELING

  • 3.0 credit hours
  • (BS=0.0, ET=0.0, MA=0.0)
  • Version 1982-1
  • Archived
Scope
This course introduces cadets to the fundamentals of counseling. It focuses on the practical applications of counseling theories, principles, and techniques. Using the vehicles of videotaping and audiotaping, the course emphasizes personal, performance, career, and disciplinary counseling to help prepare cadets for leadership roles both as a cadet and an officer. The course covers the counseling process and the dynamics of interpersonal relationships within that process. Counseling skills include: basic and advanced communication skills, goal setting, intervention strategies, assertiveness, crisis intervention, and multiculturalism. Examinations are behavioral and written.
Lessons
40 @ 55 min (2.500 Att/wk)
Labs
0 @ 0 min
Special requirements
Cadets are required to prepare a self-assessment paper (12-15 pages) of their counseling skills which they have developed throughout the course.
Prerequisites
PL100