CSL 510 Prof Orient & Ethical Pract

This course is an orientation to the profession of counseling with a focus on school counseling. Professional issues in counseling will be emphasized including: an examination of the history of the profession; the role of the transformed school counselor as advocate, leader and change agent; relevant professional associations and certification; a review of current issues and future trends in education and counseling; a review of the ethical codes; and legal and ethical practice in school counseling. An emphasis is placed on helping the student develop a counselor identity. Students will review best practices in comprehensive, developmental school counseling programs and the ASCA National Model, with a focus on using data in planning and evaluating these programs to foster personal, social, educational and career development in P-12 students. Eight hours of fieldwork are required. (Fall)