EDUC C35 - Introduction to Professional School Counseling

Fall. (3). Staff.

This course is designed to give prospective school counselors: (a) an understanding of the historical impetus which led to the development of counselors and counseling programs in schools; (b) a means to make practical use of the counseling and guidance theories and techniques as they apply in the Council for the Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs (CACREP) requirements; (c) exposure to administrative activities which provide the framework for school counseling services; (d) prevention and intervention strategies which contribute to students’ academic career, and personal social growth and development; and (e) an understanding of proactive leadership as it relates to student advocacy as well as the challenge of developing new paradigms for the future