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EGC806Education2 Unitsintermediate

Organization And Administration Of G & C

This course is designed to provide students with practical guides to the organization and administration of guidance services. Topics include the nature, purpose, and principles of guidance, administration and implementation of guidance programs, and types of guidance services. It also covers guidance organization structure, the role of school personnel, establishing private guidance centers, using tests, and evaluating guidance programs. The course aims to equip learners with essential skills for organizing and administering guidance services.

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40h
Study Time
13
Weeks
3h
Per Week
none
Math Level
Course Keywords
Guidance ServicesCounselingAdministrationOrganizationEvaluation

Course Overview

Everything you need to know about this course

Course Difficulty

Intermediate Level
Builds on foundational knowledge
65%
intermediate
📚
Math Level
No Math
📖
Learning Type
Theoretical Focus

Course Topics

Key areas covered in this course

1

Organization of Guidance Services

2

Administration of Guidance Services

3

Principles of Guidance

4

Counseling Techniques

5

Psychological Testing

6

Program Evaluation

7

Ethical Considerations

8

Career Development

Total Topics8 topics

Requirements

Knowledge and skills recommended for success

Basic Psychology

Introduction to Counseling

💡 Don't have all requirements? Don't worry! Many students successfully complete this course with basic preparation and dedication.

Assessment Methods

How your progress will be evaluated (3 methods)

Assignments

Comprehensive evaluation of course material understanding

Written Assessment

Tutor-Marked Assessments

Comprehensive evaluation of course material understanding

Written Assessment

Final Examination

Comprehensive evaluation of course material understanding

Written Assessment

Career Opportunities

Explore the career paths this course opens up for you

School Counselor

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Career Counselor

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Rehabilitation Counselor

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Mental Health Counselor

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Human Resources Specialist

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Industry Applications

Real-world sectors where you can apply your knowledge

EducationHealthcareSocial ServicesHuman ResourcesPrivate Practice

Study Schedule Beta

A structured 13-week journey through the course content

Week
1

Module 1: Basic Concepts

3h

Unit 1: Basic Concepts: Organization and Administration of Guidance Services

3 study hours
  • •Define organization and administration.
  • •Discuss the various guidance services a counselor is expected to carry out.
  • •Highlight the duties of a counselor in information and placement services.
Week
2

Module 1: Basic Concepts

3h

Unit 2: An Overview of Guidance and Counselling Services

3 study hours
  • •Define guidance, counseling, and psychotherapy.
  • •Distinguish between guidance and counseling.
  • •Discuss the importance of guidance and counseling services in school and non-school settings.
Week
3

Module 1: Basic Concepts

3h

Unit 3: Nature, Purpose and Principles of Guidance

3 study hours
  • •Discuss the nature of guidance.
  • •Enumerate the purpose of guidance services.
  • •Define the term 'principles' and discuss the basic principles of guidance.
Week
4

Module 1: Basic Concepts

6h

Unit 4: Impediments to the Development of Guidance and Counselling

3 study hours
  • •Identify structural and ethical problems affecting the development of guidance.
  • •Suggest solutions to each problem.
  • •Discuss the prospects of guidance and counseling in Nigeria.

Unit 5: Initiating and Developing Guidance Programme in Schools

3 study hours
  • •Highlight the stages involved in organizing a school guidance program.
  • •Discuss the role of the school guidance committee in implementing the program.
Week
5

Module 2:

3h

Unit 1: Establishment of Guidance Services in Various Organizations

3 study hours
  • •Identify places where guidance services contribute to organizational goals.
  • •Discuss steps for establishing guidance services in schools, hospitals, industries, and remand homes.
Week
6

Module 2:

3h

Unit 2: Guidance Organizational Structure

3 study hours
  • •Explain organizational structure.
  • •Identify and describe various types of organizational structures.
  • •Highlight factors determining the choice of organizational structure.
Week
7

Module 2:

3h

Unit 3: Roles of School Personnel in the Administration of Guidance Programme

3 study hours
  • •Discuss why the counselor needs support from other school personnel.
  • •Explain the role of the Principal, parents, teachers, and librarian in implementing guidance services.
Week
8

Module 2:

6h

Unit 4: The Role of The Guidance Counsellor

3 study hours
  • •Define a guidance counselor.
  • •Discuss the counselor's role as initiator of the guidance program.
  • •Describe the students' role as the main focus of the guidance program.

Unit 5: The Instructional Staff and the School Guidance Programme

3 study hours
  • •Discuss the roles of instructional staff in the school guidance program.
  • •State hindrances to instructional staff involvement.
  • •Enumerate qualities required of a counselor to enlist instructional staff support.
Week
9

Module 3:

3h

Unit 1: Designing a Counsellor's Office

3 study hours
  • •Discuss factors to consider when designing a counselor's office.
  • •Enumerate items expected in the counselor's main office.
  • •Discuss the importance of specific items for effective counseling service.
Week
10

Module 3:

3h

Unit 2: Establishment of a Private Guidance and Counselling Centre

3 study hours
  • •Enumerate factors to consider before establishing a private counseling center.
  • •List forms of private counseling services and discuss steps involved.
  • •Discuss problems militating against effective private counseling centers.
Week
11

Module 3:

3h

Unit 3: Service Delivery: Effective Techniques and Strategies

3 study hours
  • •Define techniques and strategies.
  • •List counseling techniques.
  • •Discuss how techniques can assist students in solving problems.
Week
12

Module 3:

3h

Unit 4: Use of tests in Guidance

3 study hours
  • •Define a test.
  • •Describe tests a school counselor can use.
  • •Discuss the uses of tests in guiding and counseling students.
  • •Analyze the limitations of tests in guidance.
Week
13

Module 3:

3h

Unit 5: Guidance Programme Review and Evaluation

3 study hours
  • •Justify the need for evaluation of guidance program.
  • •Describe types of guidance program evaluation.
  • •Identify and discuss activities involved in the evaluation process.
  • •List tools used in evaluating guidance program.

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Study Tips & Exam Preparation

Expert tips to help you succeed in this course

1

Review all key definitions and concepts from each unit.

2

Create summaries of the main points in each module.

3

Practice applying counseling techniques to hypothetical scenarios.

4

Focus on understanding the ethical considerations in guidance and counseling.

5

Review the different types of psychological tests and their appropriate uses.

6

Prepare examples of how to evaluate guidance programs effectively.

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