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Ontario Tech University
   
    Nov 12, 2026  
2026-2027 Undergraduate Academic Calendar 
    
2026-2027 Undergraduate Academic Calendar
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EDST 3830U – Introduction to Guidance Counselling


This course introduces students to the field and role of guidance counselling in educational settings. Guidance counselling is a process that helps individuals discover and develop their academic, vocational and psychological potentials for optimum performance and flourishing in life. Students will explore the role of guidance counselling in education, including the theoretical and practical approaches related to mentoring, coaching, guiding and counselling. Key concepts related to positive psychology, such as strength-based approaches, theories of motivation, decision making, and empowerment, are examined. Students will also explore how guidance counselling can vary to benefit people of different ages, backgrounds, and abilities. This online course includes participatory activities to explore guidance counselling case studies.
Credit hours: 3
Lecture hours: 2
Tutorial hours: 1.5
Prerequisite(s): EDST 2800U  and EDST 3820U  
Experiential learning: Yes



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