Consultation and Supervision

Catalog description

This course is designed to provide students with an introduction to consultation as a model of service delivery in educational settings. Major consultation theories (e.g., mental health, behavioral, organizational/process, instructional) will be discussed. An integrated problem-solving model of consultation will be applied to problems in school/agency settings. The practice of consultation with school personnel and families will be explored along with school culture, and skills for effective consultation. This course will also introduce the fundamental issues of clinical supervision in health service psychology (e.g., models of supervision, supervisor competence, relationships). Supervision of psychologists in school settings will be highlighted. Considerations for cross-cultural practice and work with culturally and linguistically diverse supervisees, clients, and consultees will be discussed and integrated throughout the course.