Description
Introduces students to the philosophical, historical, and social foundations relevant to contemporary education and counseling practice. Also addressed are professional, ethical, and cultural issues involved in this profession, including preparation standards, professional credentialing practices, and legal and ethical behaviors. It will further equip students with the basic knowledge of counseling theories and methods. It is a foundations course but covers a great deal of material to allow students to become familiar with the comprehensive field of school counseling. The focus is on combining research with theory while moving theory to practice.
Offered: Spring
(Three credit hours)