School Counseling Methods and Skills

Catalog description

This course examines counseling practices and theory in relation to children and adolescents in the school setting and the role and function of the counselor as a partner in the learning process. Focus is on the developmental needs and age-related issues; guidance counseling in classroom and multicultural settings; collaboration with school team members and families and related ethics. Special problems of physical and sexual abuse, substance abuse, suicide, grief and career and college preparation are also examined. Prerequisite: COUN 5110.