CSL 532 Sch Counselor - Educ Advocate

Using a problem-based service learning format, this course will allow students to explore issues around advocacy, leadership and classroom guidance that face professional school counselors by working with a community partner on a real world issue. Students will examine the collaborative role of the school counselor with other educators in the school community. This course is designed to promote knowledge and skills in: curriculum design, lesson plan development, and classroom management strategies across the academic, career and personal/social domains of the National Model. Students will develop and implement guidance curriculum that is grounded in developmental psychology and professional school counseling standards. This course emphasizes the collaboration, leadership and advocacy skills necessary to effectively implement developmental guidance programming. Fieldwork of 15 hours is required. Pre-requisite: CSL 510. (Spring)