This course is designed as an experimental laboratory for the purpose of learning foundational counseling and interviewing skills. Students are expected to master the microskills approach to counseling and a basic structure of the counseling session that can be applied to many different theories of counseling. Simulations, observations, role-play, video recordings, transcribed sessions, exercises, and pre- and post-evaluation of skills are an integral part of this course. For Summer and Fall enrollees, the required TN Bureau of Investigations fingerprinted background check should be completed in this course.