Academic Development

 K. Knowledge

1. Understands the relationship of the school counseling program to the academic mission of the school.

Addressed in:

A student’s ability to meet this standard is assessed by the faculty in COUN 690 Practicum Seminar and based on the following measure(s):

  • Supervisor’s Evaluation
  • K-12 Analysis

 

2. Understands the concepts, principles, strategies, programs, and practices designed to close the achievement gap, promote student academic success, and prevent students from dropping out of school.

Addressed in:

  • EPSY 661 Counseling Exceptional and At-Risk Children and Adolescents

A student’s ability to meet this standard is assessed by the faculty in EPSY 661 Counseling Exceptional and At-Risk Children and Adolescents and based on the following measure(s):

  • Oral Presentation
  • Speaker Reaction Paper

 

3. Understands curriculum design, lesson plan development, classroom management strategies, and differentiated instructional strategies for teaching counseling- and guidance-related material.

Addressed in:

  • COUN 660 Organization, Administration, and Supervision of School Counseling

A student’s ability to meet this standard is assessed by the faculty in COUN 660 Organization, Administration, and Supervision of School Counseling and based on the following measure(s):

  • Midterm Exam

 

L. Skills and Practices

1. Conducts programs designed to enhance student academic development.

Addressed in:

  • COUN 693 Internship

A student’s ability to meet this standard is assessed by the faculty in COUN 693 Internship and based on the following measure(s):

  • Supervisor’s Evaluation

 

2. Implements strategies and activities to prepare students for a full range of postsecondary options and opportunities.

Addressed in:

  • COUN 693 Internship

A student’s ability to meet this standard is assessed by the faculty in COUN 693 Internship and based on the following measure(s):

  • Supervisor’s Evaluation

 

3. Implements differentiated instructional strategies that draw on subject matter and

pedagogical content knowledge and skills to promote student achievement.

Addressed in:

  • COUN 693 Internship

A student’s ability to meet this standard is assessed by the faculty in COUN 693 Internship and based on the following measure(s):

  • Supervisor’s Evaluation