CNSC 516 - Foundations in School Counseling

(3 credits)
Prerequisite: Admission to the Department of Counselor Education; or consent of instructor
The course is intended to provide students with an understanding of the theory and practice of school counseling specific to K-12 school settings. This course will seek to increase awareness of the framework and rationale for a comprehensive school counseling program as delineated by the ASCA National Model as well as the MASCA Model and MA DESE competencies. Students will examine the missions, domains, goals and standards/competencies as they relate to the delivery system in the school context. In addition, students will examine delivery systems by evaluating counseling curriculums, individual student planning, responsive services, system reports and accountability. Offered fall semester. (Formerly CNSG 516)