Introduction to School Counseling

Catalog description

This course studies the philosophy and rationale which underlie the American School Counselor Association's (ASCA) National Model and the Comprehensive, Developmental Guidance Model, both of which advocate for school counseling programs that provide comprehensive services to address the academic, career and social/emotional developmental needs of all students. This course examines the history, objectives, organization and current issues which impact the design, development, implementation, and evaluation of these models as well as the personal qualities, skills and aptitudes of an effective school counselor. Enrollment is limited to Graduate level students. Enrollment limited to students with the SPECIAL APPROVAL attribute.