Course Schedule
Please note that online courses are available for the convenience of students with varying needs. These courses are neither easier nor less time-consuming than a normal "in-class" course, just more flexible. While they allow the student to "attend class" (so-to-speak) at the student’s convenience, they still require self-motivation and time-management on the part of the student. Also, because this online course is a 9-week course, it is more concentrated than a typical 18-week course, in or out of the classroom. Students should expect online courses to take as much time and dedication as in-class courses, and should plan their schedules accordingly.
Course Schedule:
WEEK 1 (Sept 24-30)
Ch. 1- Okun book
Introduction and Toxic Relating- Small book
Journal 1
Assignment 1
Discussion Question 1
WEEK 2 (Oct 1-7)
Ch. 2- Okun book
Coming From the Heart and The Therapeutic Traits- Small book
Journal 2
Assignments 2
Discussion Question 2
Quiz 1
WEEK 3 (Oct 8-14)
Ch. 3- Okun book
Empathy and Genuineness- Small book
Journal 3
Assignment 3
Discussion Question 3
WEEK 4 (Oct 15-21)
Ch. 4- Okun book
Respect and Self-Disclosure- Small book
Journal 4
Assignment 4
Discussion Question 4
MIDTERM (Ch. 1-4 of the Okun book and sections Introduction through
Self-Disclosure of the Small book)
WEEK 5 (Oct 22-28)
Ch. 5- Okun book
Warmth and Immediacy- Small book
Journal 5
Assignment 5
Discussion Question 5
WEEK 6 (Oct 29-Nov 4)
Ch. 6- Okun book
Concreteness and Confrontation- Small book
Journal 6
Assignment 6
Discussion Question 6
Quiz 2
WEEK 7 (Nov 5-11)
Ch. 7- Okun book
Potency and Self-Actualization- Small book
Journal 7
Assignment 7
Discussion Question 7
WEEK 8 (Nov 12-18)
Ch. 8- Okun book
A Final Note on Counseling an Alcoholic and Another Final Note for Us All- Small
book
Journal 8
Assignment 8
Discussion Question 8
WEEK 9 (Nov 19-21)
Ch. 9 and 10- Okun book
Assignment 9
FINAL EXAM
All work is due no later than Nov 21 at midnight.
Final Exam (Ch. 5 -10 Okun
book and Warmth through Another Final Note for Us All, Small book)-PROCTORED
TO BE TAKEN November 14-21.
(If you cannot take the exam at BCC or Fort Irwin you must email me by the third week of class with an alternate site.)
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