University of Portland Bulletin 2024-2025

PSY 382 Becoming a Helping Professional

Students will gain knowledge on the theories, applications, and legal considerations related to their desired helping professional roles. Students will learn of requirements and multicultural competencies, as well as the various employment opportunities available in the profession. Students will take part in self-evaluations, and how they may align with the helping profession before beginning to learn and practice motivational interviewing.

Prerequisite

PSY 101
  • Up one level
  • 300