Skagit Valley College

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 Course Title:   Motivational Interviewing

 Title Abbreviation:   MOTIVATIONAL INTERVIEW

 Department:    HSERV

 Course #:    132

 Credits:    4

 Variable:     No

 IUs:    4

 CIP:    511508

 EPC:    424

 REV:    2019


 Course Description  

Introduction to basic terminology and techniques involved in Motivational Interviewing. This is a skill building course for students interested in entering the counseling profession.

 Prerequisite  

None.

Additional Course Details

Contact Hours (based on 11 week quarter)

Lecture: 44

Lab: 0

Other: 0

Systems: 0

Clinical: 0


Intent: Distribution Requirement(s) Status:  

Vocational Preparatory Required for ATA degree  

Equivalencies At Other Institutions

Other Institution Equivalencies Table
Institution Course # Remarks
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Learning Outcomes

After completing this course, the student will be able to:

  1. Identify an effective interview and understand why it is effective
  2. Identify the skills required to conduct an effective interview.
  3. Identify an ineffective interview and understand why it is ineffective.
  4. Conduct an effective interview and assess the effectiveness of the interview.
  5. Utilize constructive criticism to develop a style that can be identified.
  6. Assess own strengths and weaknesses to set goals for growth.
  7. Assess own progress toward meeting goals.

General Education Learning Values & Outcomes

Revised August 2008 and affects outlines for 2008 year 1 and later.

Course Contents

  1. Focusing and following.
  2. Effective inquiry.
  3. Reflecting content.
  4. Understanding motivation and change.
  5. Responding to resistance.
  6. Responding to change talk.
  7. Strengthening committment to change.
  8. Facilitating positive change.
  9. Putting it all together/integrating the preceding skills.