Faculty Association	February 4, 1999 Approved on 02/11/99

98-215        APC 3        Counselor Education Program: School Counseling Track

The changes in the School Counseling Track of the Counselor Education program include the following: A. Deletion of prerequisites 1) two of the four prerequisite courses, 2) measurement or statistics, and 3) 6 of the 12 credit-hours from sociological /psychological foundations from the school track (from 27 credit hours to 12 credit hours). These courses will remain in the catalog because they are taken by other students in the College of Education.

B. Deletion of nine courses from the school track. These courses will remain because they are taken by the mental health track students and/or other students in the college of Education or need to remain in the catalog for at least one year to allow time to pilot the new school track curriculum. C. Change in catalog description for one course (EDS 6820. D. change one elective course to a major required course. E. The addition of ten new courses.

98-216        APC 1        EDF 6XXX        (3 cr)        Growth & Development of the Learner

This course is designed to examine learner development from the perspective of both the school and the School Counselor. The course takes an in-depth look at theory, research and classroom applications in the areas of learner development, learner differences, the nature of the learner, learner motivation and the implications for the School Counselor. The course will also examine the classroom needs and learning strategies for learners with exceptionalities and learners from various cultural backgrounds.

98-217        APC 1        SDS 6XXX        (3 cr)        Advanced Consultation Skills

This course provides students with skills in advanced consultation, organization and implementation of parent, faculty/staff development activities, strategies for conducting advocacy and cross-disciplinary collaboration. Students learn to manage resources and secure alternative funding, access resources and support the academic achievement of K-12 students. The course will emphasize parenting, parent education programs, how to assist parents with helping their child succeed in school, and family influences on students' academic achievement.

98-218        APC 1        SDS 6XXX        (3 cr)        Group Leadership Skills
                                                                                   for School Counselors

This course is designed to provide students with methods, materials, leadership skills and counseling techniques appropriate for group work in a school setting. The course will address group and classroom approaches for promoting academic achievement and success in school. It will cover principles and practices of group counseling, group dynamics, teaching and training models and skills, teaming and collaboration and working with parent groups. Academic, career, college counseling, and school leadership groups will be emphasized

98-219        APC 1        SDS 6XXX        (1)           Classroom Management Skills

This course is designed to prepare the School Counselor to manage the classroom during classroom guidance presentations and to strengthen their consultation role by helping them understand classroom structure and ways of helping teachers connect most effectively with learners. Strategies for managing students from various cultural backgrounds, the classroom environment and instructional activities which promote cognitive growth will be explored.

98-220        APC 1        SDS 6XXX        (1 cr)        School and Family Relations

This course is designed to enhance the relationships between families/care givers and the school. It will give students tools to use when working with families. In addition, students will learn effective ways to include family members as active contributors in their child's education and overall well-being. Students will learn how to create collaborative teams that will include school personnel, families and other community agencies. The goal is to facilitate collaboration and to empower parents by providing them with an opportunity to interact with the school, explore social skill building techniques and improve communication between the school and their child.

98-221        APC 1        SDS 6XXX        (1 cr)        Behavior Management Skills

This course is designed to prepare school counseling students for their role as counselor and consultant by examining various behavioral management techniques for use with individuals and in the classroom. Students will be given an in-depth look at potential problem situations and students. The course will look at profiles and characteristics of students presenting potential and active behavioral problems. Strategies for handling on-going behavioral problems are examined. The course will also address how to prevent problem behavior from beginning.

98-222        APC 1        SDS 6XXX        (3 cr)        Legal, Ethical & Professional Issues
                                                                                   in School Counseling

This course will survey ethical, legal, and professional issues facing the school counselor. School counselors function in an environment regulated by state and federal laws, court decisions, certification, cultural diversity issues and school board rules. Using case studies, students will explore and demystify some of the legal complexities through an exploration of American Counseling Association Code of Ethics and Standard of Practice, federal law, case law, state statutes, multi-cultural community standards and school board rules. Students will learn how these assist in the protection of students, parents and the school counselor. In addition, students will develop effective public communication skills (written and verbal). They will be given the tools to develop, organize and present a research conference. Students will host a conference and present their research projects from EDF 6480 at this conference.

98-223        APC 1        SDS 6XXX        (3 cr)        Internship in School Counseling:
                                                                                  CareerAdvising/Appraisal/Advocacy

This internship offers students an in-depth supervised experience practicing career and academic advising and advocacy in schools and businesses.

98-224        APC 1        SDS 6XXX        (3 cr)        Internship in School Counseling:
                                                                                   Mgmt of Resources and Data Analysis

This internship offers students an in-depth supervised experience in schools practicing management of resources and data analysis.

98-225        APC 1        SDS 6XXX        (3 cr)        Internship in School Counseling:
                                                                                  Counseling/Coordination of Guidance
                                                                                   Services

This internship offers students an in-depth supervised experience in schools practicing individual and group counseling.

98-226        APC 2        SDS 6XXX        (3 cr)        Internship in School Counseling:
                                                                                  Consultation & Classroom Guidance
                                                                                  Delivery

This internship offers students an in-depth supervised experience in consultation services and classroom guidance delivery.

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