Graduate Certificate in Educational Counseling

Candidates are introduced to the philosophical, psychological, socio-cultural, legal, and historical foundations of School Counseling/Psychology. This course provides an introduction and overview of basic counseling and interpersonal relations skills and concepts. While several different theories will be discussed, this course will focus on the development of basic solution-building skills needed by individuals working in a variety of counseling, educational, and professional settings. Simulated experiences will seek to improve candidates' understanding of and ability to use these skills in professional settings. Also covered will be professional and ethical issues germane to candidates in various disciplines. A minimum of 10 hours of field-based experience (e.g. simulations, video observations, case studies, etc.) are required.

This is the introductory course to the graduate program in school counseling. It introduces candidates to the roles school counselors have in the public schools, the ethical and legal guidelines that shape the profession, and emergent practices in individual and group assessment, academic advisement, career counseling, crisis intervention, personal & social counseling, consultation, and systems change. A minimum of 10 hours of field-based experience (e.g. simulations, video observations, case studies, etc.) are required.

Prerequisites: Admission to the School Counseling Credential Only Program or CSPU 500 or equivalent.

This course focuses on a time-limited or brief approach to counseling and intervention with children and adolescents. Major units of study include skills for establishing goals, evaluating progress in counseling, crisis intervention, drug and alcohol problems, and the use of art and play techniques with children. Emphasis is placed on using these skills with children and youth of various age levels and in multicultural settings. A minimum of 10 hours of field-based experience (e.g. simulations, video observations, case studies, etc.) are required.