Course Description

SCC 620 INTRODUCTION TO SCHOOL COUNSELING, LEADERSHIP AND ADVOCACY   3.0 Credit(s)
This is a foundational course designed to introduce students to the profession of school counseling. The course includes an exploration of the history of the profession, current trends within the profession, and the professional identity of the school counselor. The course also includes an examination of the school counselor core themes of leadership and advocacy with a focus on understanding socio-political factors that impact the roles, responsibilities, and functions of a professional school counselor. A social justice lens is used to introduce the ASCA National Model for understanding the traits of an effective 21st century school counselor in facilitating the academic, college/career, and social/emotional development of all students.
Offered: All Semesters All Years