Three changes are requested: (a) Change the course title to Pre-Practicum in Rehabilitation Counseling. This better identifies the course as one in which skills are developed for use in the practicum. (b) Change the number of hours from two to three credits. The increase in hours will allow sufficient time for students to learn the necessary skills, as well as to practice them and receive instructor feedback. (c) Change the course/catalog description to: The purpose of this course is to teach students the basic counseling skills necessary to become a proficient Rehabilitation Counselor, and to provide them with an overview of, and information about, a variety of Rehabilitation Counseling agencies and sites so they may learn about the different professional paths that exist in Rehabilitation Counseling and to help them select a site for their practicum. This course is also intended to educate students about issues of ethics and diversity in the Rehabilitation Counseling profession.
These changes will require no new faculty or resources.