Introduction to Individual Counseling ((3))

Catalog description

This course presents the skills needed to develop the basic competencies in the processes of communication, interviewing, and counseling in educational counseling settings. Weekly class sessions and assignments will introduce communication and intervention strategies designed to allow candidates to support the academic, behavioral, and social-emotional needs of the students they will serve. Class sessions will include several opportunities for role-play to allow candidates to practice these communication skills and strategies. Additionally, they will have the opportunity to demonstrate self-awareness, sensitivity to others, and skillfulness in relating to individuals.