Our curriculum emphasizes the development of expertise in several key areas. School and Mental health Counselors are trained to address diverse student needs, enhance school-wide support systems, and collaborate with teachers, parents, and administrators to resolve learning, behavioral, and social challenges. The curriculum also trains students in career and college counseling, classroom guidance programming, and positive intervention strategies. School and mental health counselors play a vital role in implementing prevention services, fostering student growth, and working with external agencies to ensure a healthy learning environment.
Curriculum
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| Course Number | Course Name | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| SCSP 500 | Introduction to Counseling Theory, Personality and Practice (Grade B or better required) | 3 |
| SCSP 503 | Introduction to Special Education and Inclusion Practices | 3 |
| SCSP 511 | Life Span Development | 3 |
| SCNL 519 | Foundations of School Counseling (Grade B or better required) | 3 |
| SCSP 601 | Introduction to Child and Adolescent Counseling (Pre/co-requisite: SPSC 500)(Grade B or better required) | 3 |
| SCNL 634 | School Counseling Practicum (Pre/co-requisites: SCSP 503, 519)(Grade B or better required) | 3 |
| SCSP 620 | Advanced Child and Adolescent Counseling (Prerequisite: SCSP 601)(Grade B or better required) | 3 |
| SCSP 575 | Research Design/Statistics | 3 |
| SCSP 507 | Groups for Children and Adolescents | 3 |
| CPSY 570 | Consultation and Positive Behavioral Interventions (Prerequisites: SCSP 500, 503, 511) | 3 |
| SCSP 611 | Introduction to Assessment | 3 |
| SCSP 545 | Career Development Theory and Practice (Prerequisite: SCSP 500) | 3 |
| SCNL 638 | School Counseling Internship I (Prerequisite: SCNL 634)(Graded pass/fail) | 3 |
| SCSP 520 | Multicultural Issues in School Settings | 3 |
| SCSP 514 | School Law, Ethics and Professional Practice | 3 |
| SCNL 639 | School Counseling Internship II (Prerequisite: SCNL 638)(Graded pass/fail) | 3 |
| EDUC 518 | Trauma Informed Schools | 3 |
| SPSY 504 | Biological Bases of Behavior | 3 |
| CNSL 540 | Substance Abuse | 3 |
| SCSP 625 | Psychopathology, Psychopharmacology and Integrated Care for the Mental Health Professional | 3 |