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The purpose of this course is to provide a critical analysis of both postmodern and traditional counseling theories. Traditional approaches include person-centered theory which includes concepts and constructs foundational to most counseling theories and cognitive-behavioral theory which is evidence-based. Postmodern approaches will include systems, ecological, feminist and multicultural theories. Attention will be given to the application of theory in various contexts and from diverse perspectives and worldviews, understanding behavior change in context, the counselor-client relationship, conceptualization and development of interventions for constructive, relevant and culturally appropriate change with diverse client populations and the implications for research. Students will evaluate and synthesize counseling theories and frameworks as they develop and implement potential solutions and program interventions and, consider evaluating the process of enacting the intervention and outcomes of the intervention related to their Problem of Practice.