Curriculum Reform Exploration in Applied Psychology Majors at Normal Universities: A Case Study of the "Group Psychological Counseling" Course

Abstract

Normal universities' applied psychology programs are undergoing transformation and reform toward application-oriented undergraduate institutions, with curriculum reform at its core. Group Psychological Counseling, a representative course integrating theoretical and practical aspects, has undergone curriculum reform aligned with application-oriented talent development requirements. This reform emphasizes cultivating "specialized talents" in curriculum objectives, developing "professional competencies" in instructional content design, prioritizing practical experiences and blended learning approaches in teaching methods, and emphasizing knowledge application and diversity in assessment. This study provides reference for developing effective curriculum reform models in applied psychology programs at normal universities.

Keywords: Applied Psychology, Group Psychological Counseling, Curriculum Reform

DOI: 10.7176/JEP/16-3-06

Publication date: March 30^th 2025