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Internship in School Counseling


Course Description

Supervised experience in an educational setting appropriate to school counseling.


Athena Title

INTRNSHP SCHL CNSLG


Non-Traditional Format

Supervised counseling practice under professional supervision.


Prerequisite

ECHD 7700 and permission of department


Semester Course Offered

Offered fall and spring


Grading System

S/U (Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory)


Course Objectives

Receive practical experience in implementing comprehensive, collaborative, and developmental school counseling programs in culturally diverse and dynamic school settings Analyze, improve, and process their own counseling skills Learn how to plan effective use of time as a counselor in a school; plan and carry out small group interactions; learn appropriate methods of interpreting test data to individuals and groups of students, parents, and teachers; learn to provide consultation for administrators, parents, and teachers; improve interaction skills with students, parents, teachers, administrators, and referral sources; learn to assess needs and evaluate school counseling programs; develop knowledge and skills in peer consultation and self-evaluation


Topical Outline

Individual counseling Small group counseling Classroom guidance Consultation with teachers Consultation with parents Consultation with outside agencies Professional development activities


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