Contemporary Issues and Practices in Education and School Counseling

Catalog description

Candidates will acquire knowledge and understanding regarding their role as an educator in the American educational system. The current educational reform agenda including academic learning standards, curriculum, instruction, leadership, organizational structure, school culture and school climate will be addressed. The course will explore models of the change process and its impact on educators. Candidates will explore current issues facing educators and school counselors and develop models that promote collaboration and team work among education professionals, home, and community and address the needs diverse student populations. This course requires 10 hours of field experience.