A minimum of 400 clock hours of supervised counseling experiences in a School Counseling setting is required. This course serves as an introduction to issues related to the instruction of students with diverse instructional and behavioral needs as well as special education services, classroom adaptation strategies, and individualized education plans. Students with previous training in Special Education should consult the Program Director for other course possibilities. While students may take other courses in the Education, Social Work, or Psychology Departments to fulfill elective hours, the courses listed below are offered for your consideration. This cognitive behavioral counseling approach is presented for student consideration through lecture and practice activities.
Students learn the basics of choice theory and reality therapy.
They are expected to learn an overview of the theory as well as develop initial skills in the use of reality therapy. Students are expected to attain a thorough knowledge of choice theory as well as skills in using reality therapy in a variety of ways. A study of Reality Therapy concepts and procedures as a theoretical model for counseling. An introduction to brief solution-oriented counseling principles and techniques. 2 EDCO 639 - Drug Counseling Concepts of drug and alcohol counseling are presented.