This course introduces the profession of school counseling and is the first course in the program. The philosophy, principles, and theories of school counseling are taught including national standards and ethical and legal issues. At least 15 supervised practicum hours must be completed in a school setting. Offered at least once a year.
Winter 2025 - Online
This course provides students with knowledge and practice in developmental counseling appropriate for students within elementary, middle, high school, and higher education settings. The process of consultation with teachers, parents, and support personnel is taught. At least 20 supervised practicum hours must be completed in a school counseling setting. Offered winter semester. Prerequisite: EDC 621.
This course provides students with strategies to support academic success of students in schools. It includes the acquisition of skills in decision-making, problem solving, and goal setting, critical thinking, and interpersonal communication emphasizing small group counseling. At least 20 supervised practicum hours must be completed to support academic development. Offered winter semester. Prerequisite: EDC 621.
This course fosters critical thinking skills related to school counseling practices, including historical and contemporary racism in PreK-12 schools, racial/ethnic identity development, and antiracist approaches to school counseling, including relationship-building, advocating for students, and working at the systemic level to address racism, bias, and oppression in schools. Offered every semester. Prerequisite: EDC 621.
Winter 2025 - Online Spring/Summer 2025 - Online
This course examines the principles and processes involved in supporting career development. Students will explore a variety of theories, philosophies, and programs related to career development and its role in kindergarten through postsecondary educational settings. School counseling candidates must complete at least 20 supervised practicum hours to demonstrate educational development planning. Offered at least once a year.
This course examines the process of school counseling. It includes basic principles related to assessing, interviewing, assisting, and referring students. Emphasis is placed on school counseling curriculum in affecting the positive mental health of students. At least 25 practicum hours are incorporated through counseling skills recordings and reflections. Offered at least once a year. Prerequisite: EDC 651.
A 600-hour, field-based learning experience in schools designed to provide comprehensive practice for school counseling candidates over one or two semesters. Each internship must be approved by the faculty coordinator/advisor. An internship seminar will meet weekly to provide university supervision. Offered fall and winter semesters. Prerequisites: EDC 621, EDC 623, EDC 649, EDC 651, and EDC 625 (EDC 625 may serve as a corequisite).
The student identifies a problem, reviews literature, creates a product based on applicable literature, research or theory that addresses the problem, and develops a plan for implementation and evaluation. Offered every semester. Prerequisites: Completion of 27 credit hours; EDF 660; application required (application deadline: fall May 15; winter September 15; spring/summer February 15); and completion of the Responsible Conduct of Research Training within the last three years.
Spring/Summer 2025 - Online
