Post Secondary Transitions and College Counseling

Catalog description

Through a mixed methods approach of readings, class activities, and interactions with professionals in the field, school counselor candidates will acquire the knowledge and skills to assist students to choose from a wide range of post secondary options, including college. Class discussions and activities will include: developmental approaches to preparing K-12 students to be "career and college ready"; college counseling; equity and access to equal education opportunities; ethical decision making; pre-college guidance and counseling curriculum; technology applications for post secondary and college search; college entrance testing; scholarships and financial aid; preparing letters of recommendation; and assisting high school seniors for the transition after graduation.