COUN 5610 - INTRODUCTION TO SCHOOL COUNSELNG

[3 Credits]

This course is designed to provide students with an examination of the profession of school counseling. It will include an examination of the philosophy, history, and current trends in school counseling and in education, as well as investigating the concept of developmental counseling programs for K-12 students and standards for school counseling programs. This course will examine the role and function of school counselors. Emphasis will be placed on understanding the historical, philosophical, psychological and sociological context in which school counselors’ practice. Students will be introduced to the skills necessary to be an effective advocate and counselor who is a leader in educational reform that focuses upon raising the achievement level of all K-12 students, including working with diverse populations and transitional students. Students will gain information through lecture, guest speakers, visits to community agencies, class discussions, reading, internet-based instruction and assignments, and application-based projects.