PSYC 652 - Consultation and Faculty Development Strategies

3 hours
Training in the functions and skills necessary for school counselors to work with teachers, parents, and other service providers in order to meet the physical, emotional, cognitive, and social needs of children and adolescents. Crisis intervention, case management (including basic understanding of diagnostic information and medication), referral, and team-building skills will be emphasized. Faculty development approaches that help teachers understand classroom management; state laws and school policies; and students’ needs, issues, and differences will be discussed. School counseling programs will be examined in terms of integration into the school curriculum and community resources. Prerequisite(s): A passing score within the last ten years on the Illinois Test of Basic Skills/Test of Academic Proficiency (TAP). GR