Counseling Children and Adolescents

Catalog description

This course provides an opportunity for students to practice counseling strategies that are designed to address factors that impact student learning and development. Specific topics discussed include effective communication with parents and school personnel, leadership styles, play media, and special needs children. Ethical and legal considerations specific to the practice of counseling children and adolescents in schools and educational systems are presented. Admission to the Professional School Counseling Program, Clinical Mental Health Counseling Program, or Post-Masters Certificate for Licensure in Professional School Counseling (CPSG) is required.