CN 785 - Seminar: Structure and Organization of Higher Education Counseling

Semester Hours: 3

This course will bridge the theory and practice of the counseling profession to the college setting. Counselors employed by universities and colleges operate typically within the domain of Student Affairs. The historical and philosophical foundation of the profession of student affairs will be explored. The characteristics of college students including demographic and diversity issues, developmental and academic concerns, and mental health and wellness needs will inform the study of the provision of counseling services. Students will learn how to develop and evaluate college counseling programs. The course will also devote significant time to the activities of college counselors-such as individual and group counseling, prevention, peer facilitating, assessment, wellness education, advocacy, consultation, leadership and coordination with students, parents, and colleagues in the college and community. Students will continue their study of the ethical codes for college counseling, the licensing requirements, and the legal issues pertinent to the field of college counseling.

Pre-requisites: CN 710 - Introduction to Counseling and Ethics, CN 714 - Multiculturalism and the Practice of Counseling, CN 716 - Lifespan Development and Counseling: An Integration, CN 718 - Psychopathology, and CN 724 - Counseling Methods and Ethics, or by consent of Program Director.