Studies in depth selected counseling theories, principles, and topics. Provides intensive practice in advanced counseling techniques and approaches with emphasis on supervised practice sessions. Lab is included. Presents theories appropriate to various types of groups and descriptions of group practices, methods, dynamics, and facilitative skills. Attention is given to application of theory to practice.
Lab is included.
Studies vocational choice theory, sources of occupational and educational information, approaches to career decision-making processes, and career development exploration techniques. Attention is given to application of theory to practice. Lab is included. Introduces school counseling programs at the elementary school level. Philosophy, principles, and practices of effective elementary school counseling, as well as developmental needs of students 5-10 years of age, are presented.