1. UNIVERSITY OF THE CORDILLERAS
Graduate School
Course Syllabus in GC 504 – Philosophical, Psychological and Sociological Foundations of Guidance
1st
Trimester, SY 2012-2013
I. COURSE CODE GC 504
3 UNITS
ONCE A WEEK – 4 HOURS PER WEEK
II. COURSE DESCRIPTION:
This course covers the theoretical basis of Guidance and Counseling. The main purpose is to deepen understanding and
appreciation of the view and nature of man through a trans-disciplinary approach.
III. PREREQUISITES: Personality Theories / Social Psychology / Foundations of Education
IV. GENERAL OBJECTIVES:
At the end of the course, the students should be able to:
1. explain the philosophical, psychological basis of guidance and counseling;
2. demonstrate professional skills and competencies in the helping relationship;
3. manifest the capability in valuing the importance of understanding human beings through a trans-disciplinary
approach.
V. BASES OF EVALUATION:
• Active and relevant participation in class activities, quizzes, assignments, reaction papers, library
research and examinations
• lecture-discussion
• Oral Exposition
• A research paper regarding the Foundations of Guidance
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2. VI. GRADING SYSTEM:
Midterm Grade (1/3)
Exam 50%
CS 50% (15% class participation, 35% written outputs)
Final Grade (2/3)
Exam 50%
CS 50% (15% class participation, 35% action research)
VII. Course Content
UC PHILOSOPHY,
VISION, MISSION,
OBJECTIVES
SPECIFIC OBJECTIVES CONTENT TIME FRAME
(30 hours)
INTRUCTIONAL MODE
PHILOSOPHY (ERA)
UC believes that
EDUCATION is the
foundation of a
progressive nation in
the REARING of the
youth towards civil
efficiency and the
development of moral
character; that the
benefits of higher
education should be
made ACCESSIBLE to
everyone who
deserves it.
1. Establish the
development of
guidance in the
Philippines
2. Identify the
philosophical
foundations of
guidance in the
Philippines
3. qualify the guidance
counselor in the
Philippines
Philosophical Perspective of
Guidance and Counseling
History of the Guidance
Movement
Philosophical pre-suppositions of
Guidance in the Philippines
relevant to education and school
guidance and counseling
RA 9258
Code of Ethics of Registered
Guidance Counselors
12. hours
Lecture – discussion
Library research
Group Dynamics
1. Explain the
philosophical
perspectives of
Philosophy of human beings as
influenced by:
Ancient Greece
18 hours
Lecture – discussion
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3. VISION (SIPAT)
UC envisions itself as a
community of
SCHOLARS
aggressively INVOLVED
in the pursuit of
knowledge who help
PRESEVE Filipino culture
and values; to ACT
positively by training
them to THINK
CRITICALLY and
CREATIVELY
MISION (FILL)
UC’s mission is to
provide FUNCTIONAL
knowledge and skills,
dynamic INTERACTION
and LEADERSHIP in
various disciplines for a
better quality of LIFE.
guidance and
counseling
2. Discuss the emergence
of modern and
contemporary
philosophy
Medieval Age
Renaissance
Rationalism
Empiricism
Existentiailsm
Phenomenology
Pragmatism
Realism
Constructivism
Field Study
Group Discussions
MIDTERM EXAM (March 9, 2012)
(26.5 hours)
1. Explain the
psychological
perspectives of
guidance and
counseling
2. Define and distinguish
the different areas of
concentration in
Psychology with
reference to
proponents, period,
belief of human beings
and methods used
Schools of thought of psychology
* structuralism
* functionalism
* gestalt
* cognitive
* psychoanalytic
* behaviorism
* humanism
* contemporary theoretical
approaches
20 hours
Lecture-recitation
Group Discussion
1. Discuss how social
structures view human
beings
2. Identify the theoretical
perspectives in
sociology as applied in
guidance and
counseling
Sociological Perspectives of
Guidance and Counseling
* Family
* schools
* Education
* Community
* Church
* Government
6.5 hours Lecture-discussion
Situational Analysis
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4. Chaos Theory
Social Order Theory
Consensus Theory
Conflict Theory
Ecological Theory
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FINAL EXAM (April 20, 2012)
VIII. References:
A. Textbook None
B. Books
Personal copy Cervera, Vincentita (2009) Foundations of Guidance. Great Books Publishing (GBP) Quezon City, Philippines
ASL Articulo, A. C. (2008) The Experience of Philosophy: General Introduction to Philosophy. Rex Bookstore
109
Ar 78
2008 c.1
ASL Crow, G. (2005) The Art of Sociological Argument. Palgrave Macmillian, New York 10010
301.01
C885
2005 c.1
Gibson, Robert L. Mitchell, Marianne H. (2003). Introduction to Counseling and Guidance. Upper Saddle/River, New York
Jacobs, Ed E. (2002) Group Counseling Jersey: Pearson Education Inc. Wadsworth Group Books, Thompson
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5. Maxwell, Nicholas (1998) The Comprehensibility of the Universe: A New Conception of Science, Oxford University Press Oxford
Solomon, Robert C., and Higgins, Kathleen (1996). A Short History of Philosophy
Wilson, Fred, (2005) “John Stewart Mill”, Stanford Encyclopedia of Philosophy, Enprint
Psychological Association of the Philippines, Philippine Journal of Psychology Vol. 35 June – December 2002. PAP PSS Center
Commonwealth Ave. QC., Philipinpines
Rosales, Lily Rosqueta (1996). Counseling in Perspective: Theory Process and Skills. University o the Philippines Printer, QC, Philippines
Villar, Imelda Virginina G. (2007) Implementing A Comprehensive Guidance and Counseling Program in the Philippines. Aligned
Transformations Publications Makati Phil
B. On line references
American Philosophical Association: www.lyceum project.com/apca.html
American Philosophical Practitioner’s Association: http://www.apa.edu/
Comprehnsive guidance and counseling programs;retrieved june 10, 2010 findartricles.com/p/articles/mi_m0k0C/is.
Ethical Standards-IAEVG: retrieved june 18, 2010 www.iaevg.org
International Society for Philosophical Practice and Center Sophion: www.geocities.com/athens/forum/5914
Standards for Guidance and Counseling Programs: reteieved 10 June 2010 from www.kyepsb.net
The Society for Philosophical and Spiritual Praxis, Counseling and Spiritual Healing: www.philosophical counselingindia.org
UCO Guidance and Counseling: retrieved 8 June 2010 from www.uco.edu /ceps/dept/aps
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6. C. Other References
Guidance and Counseling Act of 2004 (Republic Act 9258)
Newspaper and magazine clippings relative to International Standards in Guidance and Counseling
Prepared by: Evaluated by: Approved by:
ROLANDO MALAFU DR. CLEOFAS M. BASAEN
Professor Dean/ VPAA
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7. C. Other References
Guidance and Counseling Act of 2004 (Republic Act 9258)
Newspaper and magazine clippings relative to International Standards in Guidance and Counseling
Prepared by: Evaluated by: Approved by:
ROLANDO MALAFU DR. CLEOFAS M. BASAEN
Professor Dean/ VPAA
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