Foundations

A. Knowledge

1. Knows history, philosophy, and trends in school counseling and educational systems.

Addressed in:

  • COUN 501 Introduction to Counseling
  • EPSY 520 Fundamentals of Human Development
  • COUN 660 Organization, Administration, and Supervision of School Counseling

A student’s ability to meet this standard is assessed by the faculty in COUN 501 Introduction to Counseling and based on the following measure(s):

  • Midterm Exam
  • Field Interview

 

2. Understands ethical and legal considerations specifically related to the practice of school counseling.

Addressed in:

  • COUN 690 Practicum Seminar
  • COUN 693 Internship
  • COUN 660 Organization, Administration, and Supervision of School Counseling

A student’s ability to meet this standard is assessed by the faculty in COUN660 Organization, Administration, and Supervision of School Counseling and based on the following measure(s):

  •  Case Studies

 

3. Knows roles, functions, settings, and professional identity of the school counselor in relation to the roles of other professional and support personnel in the school.

Addressed in:

  • COUN 501 Introduction to Counseling
  • COUN 690 Practicum Seminar
  • COUN 693 Internship
  • COUN 660 Organization, Administration, and Supervision of School Counseling

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

 

4. Knows professional organizations, preparation standards, and credentials that are relevant to the practice of school counseling.

Addressed in:

  • COUN 501 Introduction to Counseling
  • COUN 690 Practicum Seminar
  • COUN 693 Internship
  • COUN 660 Organization, Administration, and Supervision of School Counseling

A student’s ability to meet this standard is assessed by the faculty in COUN 501 Introduction to Counseling and based on the following measure(s):

  • Midterm Exam

 

5. Understands current models of school counseling programs (e.g., American School Counselor Association [ASCA] National Model) and their integral relationship to the total educational program.

Addressed in:

  • COUN 501 Introduction to Counseling
  • EPSY 661 Counseling Exceptional and At-Risk Children and Adolescents
  • 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):

  • Site Visit
  • Midterm Exam
  • Case Studies

 

6. Understands the effects of (a) atypical growth and development, (b) health and wellness, (c) language, (d) ability level, (e) multicultural issues, and (f) factors of resiliency on student learning and development.

Addressed in:

  • EPSY 520 Fundamentals of Human Development
  • COUN 693 Internship
  • COUN 660 Organization, Administration, and Supervision of School Counseling

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):

  • Midterm Exam
  • Oral Presentation
  • Personal Experience Reflection Paper

 

7. Understands the operation of the school emergency management plan and the roles and responsibilities of the school counselor during crises, disasters, and other trauma-causing events.

            Addressed in:

  • COUN 693 Internship
  • EPSY 661 Counseling Exceptional and At-Risk Children and Adolescents
  • COUN 660 Organization, Administration, and Supervision of School Counseling

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):

  • Quiz
  • Midterm Exam

 

B. Skills and Practices

1. Demonstrates the ability to apply and adhere to ethical and legal standards in school counseling.

            Addressed in:

  • COUN 690 Practicum Seminar
  • COUN 693 Internship
  • COUN 660 Organization, Administration, and Supervision of School Counseling

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. Demonstrates the ability to articulate, model, and advocate for an appropriate school counselor identity and program.

            Addressed in:

  • COUN 693 Internship
  • 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):

  • Group Presentation
  • Midterm Exam