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Program Specifications

B.A. degree in Counseling and Mental health / Study Plan

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University Requirements
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College Requirements :
A. Compulsory Requirements: (18) Credit Hours:

Item Number Item Name Weekly Hours ​ Credit Hours Prerequisite
​ ​ theoretical practical ​ ​
0801191 Fundamentals of Educational Research 3 - 3 -
0801251 Educational Psychology 3 - 3 -
0804104 Introduction to Education 3 - 3 -
0805220 Introduction to Special Education 3 - 3 -
0801190 Statistics in Education 3 - 3 -
0802201 Introduction to the Curriculum 3 - 3 -
1902102 Computer Skills for Humanities Colleges 3 - 3 -

 
B. Optional Requirements: (6) Credit Hours:

Item Number Item Name Weekly Hours ​ Credit Hours Prerequisite
​ ​ theoretical practical ​ ​
0805217 Life Skills 3 - 0 -
0807110 Library and Skills 3 - 0 -
0832203 Study Skills 3 - 3 -
0833101 Education System in Jordan 3 - 0 -
0802204 Use of Computers in Education 3 - 3 -
1706102 Foundations of General Psychology 3 - 0 -

Specialization Requirements :
A. Compulsory Specialization Requirements: (60) Credit Hours:

Item Number Item Name Weekly Hours ​ Credit Hours Prerequisite
​ ​ theoretical practical ​ ​
0801340 Principles of Psychological and Educational Measurement 3 - 3 -
0805212 Modify behavior 3 - 3 -
0805221 Learning Disabilities 3 - 3 -
0805230 Principles of Psychological and Educational Counseling 3 - 3 -
0805314 Mental Health 3 - 3 -
0805330 Theoretical Trends in Counseling   - 3 -
0805332 Contact in Counseling   - 3 -
0805335 Preventive Guidance   - 3 -
0805428 Mental disorders   - 3 -
0805430 Principles of Group Counseling   - 3 -
0805431 School Counseling   - 3 -
0805438 Preparation for Field Training   - 3 0805321+ 805322+805325
0835211 Students' Problems and Methods of Dealing with Them   - 3 -
0835312 Personality and adaptation   - 3 0805220 + 0801340
0835331 Educational and Vocational Guidance   - 3 0805420
0835333 Assessment and Diagnosis in Counseling   - 3  
0845439 Field Training in Counseling   - 3  

B. Optional Specialization Requirements: (12) Credit Hours:
Group A

Item Number Item Name Weekly Hours ​ Credit Hours Prerequisite
​ ​ theoretical practical ​ ​
0801250 Human Growth 3 - 3 -
0802202 Classroom Management 3 - 3 -
0802292 Family and Child Raising 3 - 3 -
0805313 Stress 3 - 3 -
0805336 Introduction to Family Counseling 3 - 3 0805230
0805422 Early intervention 3 - 3 0805220
0805432 Rehabilitation Counseling 3 - 3 -
0805433 Readings in Counseling in English 3 - 3 -
0835324 Talent and Excellence 3 - 3 0805220 , 0805230
0835334 Expressive Activities in Counseling 3 - 3 -

Indicative / Annual Plan
Academic Year (First)

Chapter (One) ​ ​   Chapter (Two) ​
Item Number Item Name Credit Hours Item Number Item Name Credit Hours
- University Requirement 3 - University Requirement  
- University Requirement 3 - University Requirement 3
- University Requirement 3 - University Requirement 3
801191 Fundamentals of Educational Research 3 0801190 Statistics in Education 3
802201 Introduction to the Curriculum 3 804104 Introduction to Education 3
        Classroom Management 3
Total ​ 15 Total ​ 18

 
Academic Year (Second)

Chapter (One) ​ ​   Chapter (Two) ​
Item Number Item Name Credit Hours Item Number Item Name Credit Hours
- University requirement 3 - University Requirement 3
- Elective College Requirement 3 - University Requirement 3
0801340 Principles of Psychological and Educational Measurement 3 801251 Educational Psychology 3
805211 Students' Problems and Methods of Dealing with Them 3 805220 Introduction to Special Education 3
805212 Modify behavior 3 - Elective College Requirement 3
805221 Learning Disabilities 3 805230 Principles of Psychological and Educational Counseling 3
Total ​ 18 Total ​ 18

 
Academic Year (Third)

Chapter (One) ​ ​   Chapter (Two) ​
Item Number Item Name Credit Hours Item Number Item Name Credit Hours
805310 Mental Health 3 805312 Personality and adaptation 3
805330 Theoretical Trends in Counseling 3 - Optional Specialization Requirement 3
805331 Educational and Vocational Guidance 3 805333 Assessment and Diagnosis in Counseling 3
805332 Contact in Counseling 3 - Optional Specialization Requirement 3
- Optional Specialization Requirement 3 805431 School Counseling 3
805335 Preventive Guidance 3 805430 Principles of Group Counseling 3
Total ​ 18 Total ​ 18

 

Academic Year (Fourth)

Chapter (One) ​ ​   Chapter (Two) ​
Item Number Item Name Credit Hours Item Number Item Name Credit Hours
805428 Mental disorders 3 0805439 Field Training in Counseling 12
805438 Preparation for Field Training 3      
- Optional Specialization Requirement 3      
- Optional Specialization Requirement 3      
- Optional Specialization Requirement 3      
Total ​ 15 Total ​ 12

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