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Course Criteria
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3.00 Credits
Application of theories and principles of learning, motivation, cognition, memory, attention, social behavior, human development, individual and linguistic differences, learning disabilities, and gender and cultural differences to the analysis of instructional stategies in school settings. Emphasis is placed on how feelings and emotional states influence the learning process and impacts on students' self-concept and academic achievement.
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3.00 Credits
An overview of various models of consultation appropriate for working with teachers and parents, as well as instruction in the skills and techniques necessary for assisting teachers and parents with identifying and meeting children's and adolescents' instructional and developmental needs. Collaborative methods are taught for engaging teachers and parents in consultative processes that are mutually beneficial, provide respect for the natural hierarchy with the school, and integrate the role of the parent in the consultation process.
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3.00 Credits
This course is designed to teach the foundations of brief, problem oriented counseling techniques, with particular emphasis on the problem solving model, cognitive behavioral counseling approaches, and methods of assessment and case formulation with individuals (children and adolescents), couples, and families. Students will have the opportunity to practice these skills in laboratory format, as well as become familiarized with some current literature in problem solving techniques.
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3.00 Credits
An introduction to developmental theory and its practical application for school counselors. An overview of the psychological, biological, ethnic, cultural, socioeconomic, and environmental factors that influence the growth and development of children, adolescents, and young adults. Counseling strategies and interventions based on developmental theory to meet the personal, social, and academic needs of students.
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3.00 Credits
Theory of human communication and application of group counseling skills with children and adolescents. Experiencing group process, including giving and receiving feedback, group roles, interpersonal communication, and problem solving. Planning, conducting and evaluating a group counseling session. Learning effective group leadership skills, stages of a group, and types of groups for schools. Teaching interpersonal skills to students and creating early intervention strategies for addressing problem behaviors.
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3.00 Credits
An overview of career choice theories and other career development theories; academic counseling; school-based career development programs; computer-based career and academic assessments; career information systems; employability; problem-solving skills; vocational resources; and labor market information. Students have an option to earn a Career Development Facilitator certificate, endorsed by the National Career Development Association.
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3.00 Credits
Principles of measurement and test construction. Identification and selection of testing instruments, including behavioral assessment, achievement, personality, aptitude and ability assessment. Cultural biases, ethical issues, politicization of assessment and other limitations of assessment. Administration, scoring, interpretation, and presentation of assessment results
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3.00 Credits
A practical introducation to quantitative and qualitative research in education and psychology: including basic research designs, procedures for gathering outcome data on student learning and achievement, evaluating counseling programs related to schools and families, critical analysis of published research, interpreting research findings to inform interventions and programs in schools, and the use of computer technology for accessing information, and presenting and disseminating research.
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3.00 Credits
This course is designed to provide an overview of the complex role a school counselor plays within a school system, the importance of understanding the organizational structure, and the culture of a school (and its climate) as an educational system. The focus of this class will be on developing, implementing, and evaluating a comprehensive counseling and guidance program according to the needs of the school; on effective leadership as an agent of change within the school; and on coordination strategies that build collaborative partnerships among school staff, parents, and community resources to enhance student support services.
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3.00 Credits
This course will provide students with knowledge of ethical standards and practices of the school counseling profession and current legal mandates affecting students and the delivery of counseling services. Students will learn the range of ethical and legal issues involved in providing pupil services such as safeguarding confidentiality, reporting abuse and neglect, handling threats to self or others, attendance and truancy, pupil records, and special education laws. There will be opportunties to apply ethical standards and address legal issues to specific counseling situations through case simulations.
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