EDUC 661 - Introduction to the School

3 Hour(s)

This course provides an overview of current trends in professional school counseling preceded by an historic overview of the profession. Specifically, the course will focus on the role of the professional school counselor within a dynamic and comprehensive, developmental school counseling program, based on the American School Counseling Association (ASCA) National Model, ASCA School Counselor Competencies, and applicable state models of school counseling. Current school improvement and success initiatives will be explored. Compilation of the Master Practitioner Portfolio (MAPP) will be emphasized.