COUN 561 Introduction to School Counseling and ASCA Model *

This course provides an overview of the comprehensive school counseling model, delivery, management, and accountability systems. Students engage in study and discussion of the evolving role of the school counselor in a PK-12 setting. Students develop a professional growth plan. Topics include: American School Counselors Association (ASCA) model, guidance, curriculum, system support, and school counselor roles and responsibilities, and ethics. Methods of instruction primarily feature: in-class face-to-face learning, with some additional asynchronous online work.

Credits

5

Prerequisite

Admission to the MAC program.

Outcomes

1. This course will prepare students to:
2. a) Work collaboratively with school and community resources to implement a K-12 comprehensive school counseling program
3. b) Gain knowledge of self-care strategies appropriate to the counselor role
4. c) Understand both the components and implementation strategies of a comprehensive School Counseling Program, specific to the ASCA model.