Research and Evaluation Seminar in Counseling and Education

Catalog description

This course focuses on the application of research concepts and use of data in comprehensive school counseling programs. The course materials, exercises and assignments are designed to help students gain and use practical skills required to make data-based decisions. Specifically, students will learn to use data to: identify needs within the school; identify possible interventions and programs to address the needs; implement interventions and programs; monitor and evaluate the interventions to demonstrate the results of the interventions; and use data to advocate for the profession, the work, and for students. Prerequisite: Enrollment in the Executive Program in School and Mental Health Counseling.