Bilingual Field Practicum and Seminar

Catalog description

This course is an in-depth counseling course designed to provide supervised practical bilingual school counseling through successful completion of 100 hours of which: 40 hours of observation, coordination, and other indirect services, and 60 hours of direct service to students through individual and group counseling, classroom lessons, and consultation. Candidates will engage in facilitative communication and counseling skills through class exercises, supervised fieldwork, and supervision. Special emphasis will be given to learning skills for social justice and school counseling leadership to promote educational equity and academic achievement for all pre-K-12 students in public schools. Ethical and legal issues relevant to school counseling are also addressed. Practice of counseling skills will also be emphasized in small group and individual experiences during class. In addition, candidates will participate in a growth and training group where students will have the opportunity to explore their professional identity as a bilingual school counselor. Classroom Hours- Laboratory and/or Studio Hours- Course Credits: 3-0-3