The practicum is designed to afford students the opportunity to refine their counseling skills adn develop new skills. The student will develop an understanding of the process of diagnosis and the classification of mental disorders. Skills in intake procedures and interviewing will be practiced. The etiology and treatment of psychological disorders will also be reviewed. The School Counseling Program prepares counselors for work in the K-12 school.
School counselors are a vital part of the schools' academic team.
School Counselors assist other professional staff in ensuring high levels of academic achievement for all students in the school system. The school counselor is prepared to accomplish these tasks through skill development in counseling, consulting, aadvocacy, and collaboration with community and parental partners. To become a licensed school counselor in Colorado the student need not hold a teacher license. An introductory course for students who are planning to be schoool counselors or students who will be involved in learning environments. Participants will develop an understanding of the dynamics of educational systems and how they relate to the role of counselors in the schools.