ECCN 341 - Employee Assistance Counseling (3)

Introduction to and an overview of the field of employee assistance. Emphasis is placed on the role of the counselor. Topics include the history, structure, and purpose of employee assistance; an introduction to employee assistance professional organizations; and an introduction to current employee assistance enterprises. Students will also be exposed to frequently used personality and vocational assessments used in the workplace. While primarily intended for those in the counseling and human services program, this course would also be beneficial to students pursuing a major in organizational leadership.