Effects of medication and misuse of drugs are explored, with an exploration of health issues of children and the availability of community resources. This course explores the issues of leadership and administration for the school-age care site. Attention is given to the counselor's tools, skills, and techniques. Counseling children, the process of referral, and the rights and responsibilities of the SAC provider in the emotional growth of children is discussed. This course explores the issues involved in the management and nurture of children who are handicapped or who have medical, social, or emotional needs.
Attention is paid to advocacy, etiology, and treatment.
Individuals face tough ethical decisions with increasing frequency in our society, and so a framework for addressing those questions is needed. Each student will develop a system for making ethical decisions in their personal and professional life. This course explores the activities, techniques, and interactions that promote positive socio-emotional growth in children. Positive development is emphasized through everyday programming and experiences. This is a capstone course, designed to help the student reflect on all they have done in the BA program.