This course covers the organization, planning, management, and evaluation of comprehensive school testing programs. A comprehensive study of developmental counseling and guidance programs in schools with an emphasis on perspective, content, organizational framework, and resources. Students apply procedures for setting goals, solving problems, and integrating information within the counseling and guidance process. This course covers a study of the Texas model for program and curriculum development for grades Pre-K through 12. All aspects of counseling and guidance are studied to prepare the student to be a counselor, lead counselor, campus administrator of counseling and guidance services, and central administrator of counseling and guidance services.
Students develop conceptual and professional skills related to their practice at a field site.
Open only to students in the Master of Education in School Counseling. An extensive supervised experience at a field site comprising the final component of the comprehensive preparation program for a career in school counseling. It is designed to bring together all of the experiences, skills, and knowledge gained through the coursework and experiences of the program. Students will be expected to attend intern seminars and complete all requirements designed to prepare them for the school counseling profession as outlined in the Internship Manual. The internship is the culmination of the Master of Education in School Counseling degree program and should be taken during the last semester of student's program.