Introduction to School Counseling

Catalog description

This course will serve as a foundation for the school counseling specialty area providing an overview of the state of the school counseling profession including a critical study of the conceptual framework in the field, guiding principles, roles, and functions of school counselors, ethical considerations in school counseling, prevention and intervention strategies, and program development and evaluation. Students will also be challenged to reflect on social justice and advocacy in schools and their role as change agents and advocates for historically marginalized communities.