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Course Criteria
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3.00 Credits
This course provides students with an understanding of assessment, evaluation, and measurement in counseling practice. Emphasis will be placed on the concepts underlying psychological testing and interpretation. Students will develop skills in the selection, administration, and interpretations of assessment tools used to evaluate client issues and functioning. The overall learning goal is the development of critical thinking in the informed use of assessment methods. Prerequisite: EDU 500.
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Examination of group theories and research about interpersonal communication; exploration of the functioning of groups and the consequence of group interaction in the development of the individual.
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3.00 Credits
This course is focused on the development of coordination and collaboration knowledge and skills. Students will apply counseling theory techniques and will learn about evidence-based prevention and intervention techniques aimed at providing comprehensive programming to all students including those with disabilities, ESL, and those who are gifted. Topics include: Student Assistance Programs (SAP), Response to Intervention (RTI), Positive Behavioral Interventions and Support (PBIS), crisis planning and response, substance abuse prevention/intervention, peer programming with emphasis on implications for developing counselor intervention techniques. Prerequisite: EDU 520, EDU525.
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3.00 Credits
This course provides as overview of the major components of the ASCA National Model (Foundation, Delivery, Management and Accountability) and the Pennsylvania Companion Guide to the ASCA National Model. Students will examine the issues relevant to the role and function of the PK-12 school counselor as an advocate for social justice including the use of evident-based practice, data-based decision making in planning, implementing, and evaluating a comprehensive school counseling program that is linked to school improvement plans and current education reform issues. Course objectives are directed at developing an understanding of needs assessment and program evaluation. Prerequisite: EDU505
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3.00 Credits
This course focuses on developing a theoretical and skill foundation for developing their cultural competency and working with diverse groups as an advocate for social justice. A broad view of diversity is used in this course, and includes race, ethnicity, socioeconomic-status, culture, gender, sexual orientation, physical/psychological ability, religion and age. Students will explore diversity-related issues as they relate to the counselor, client/student and counseling relationship. Topics include: theories, goals, skills and techniques for working with diverse individuals and families, with special attention on working with diverse learners and English language learners (ELL). The course is also designed to increase students' awareness of how their own attitudes, behaviors, perceptions, and biases can impact their ability to provide culturally sensitive approaches to counseling.
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3.00 Credits
This course provides an overview of career theories and addresses the skills necessary to provide counseling services in the school setting aimed towards college and career readiness. Students will develop the knowledge, skills, and resources for facilitating career development through the PK-12 school experience with an emphasis on career interventions emphasizing the role of the school counselor as advocate for the academic, career and life success of all students including special populations and ELL. Topics included are: career development theories, post-secondary college and career choice, career decision-making, computerized information systems, occupational information, decision-making strategies, and life-work planning.
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3.00 Credits
Provides a general introduction to the topic of addictions, including pharmacology of major substances of abuse, psychological factors, models of chemical addiction, substance abuse in special populations, and an overview of treatment modalities. Emphasis is placed on substance abuse education, prevention, and intervention in schools and mental health settings.
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3.00 Credits
An examination of current issues of importance to mental health counselors including professional identity, professional ethics, professional organizations, and credentialing. This course presents information about the referral process and the nature of mental health systems in order to enable students to work collaboratively with existing community resources.
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3.00 Credits
This course provides an overview of group development theories, group leadership skills as well as research about interpersonal communication. A basic understanding of group dynamics and behavior is provided with an emphasis on the application of group dynamics in working with clients/students in counseling groups. Methods of developing and organizing group counseling programs will be discussed. Topics include: the process of forming a group, planning groups, and leading groups; the selection, evaluation, and use of group counseling methods and materials. Prerequisite: EDU520, EDU523.
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3.00 Credits
Experiences in: models, theories and issues. Examination of the inter-related influences which make reading a complex human process, analysis of the strengths and limitations of models of reading and the current issues related to those models.
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