An exploration of occupational information, theories of career development, and techniques of job and occupational analysis. Trends in the American world of work are examined. Twice a year. A course designed to combine a study of the theory, philosophy and techniques of individual counseling, with practice on videotape and in the counseling lab. Twice a year.
Group counseling is a participation course.
Fall and spring. Included are a consideration of reading as a thinking process, the need for strong word identification and vocabulary skills, development of comprehension and study strategies, assessment of progress in subject area reading, readability of text materials, and working with diverse learners. An examination of current issues is included. Fall and summer. An in-depth analysis of the objectives, methods, and resources utilized in the planning and implementation of the elementary and middle grades school social studies program.