EDUC507  - Professional Orientation and Ethical Practice

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The history and development of the counseling profession especially as it relates to practice in the public schools is presented; this course must be taken early in the program. It examines the critical issues in the practice of the profession of school counseling and explores the role of professional school counselors. This course provides information relating to ethical standards, legal responsibilities, state licensure requirements, national certification, and related professional organizations. Overall, candidates are prepared to provide fundamental school counseling services to diverse populations in an ethical and professional manner. The course also introduces candidates to the comprehensive developmental professional school counseling model and standards advocated by the American School Counselor Association (ASCA). COREQ: EDUC505

 

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Corequisites



Schedule of Classes

Registration Dates Course Dates Session
09/26/11 - 02/26/12 03/05/12 - 04/29/12 Winter 2012 Session D - 8 Week session
10/31/11 - 03/25/12 04/02/12 - 05/27/12 Spring 2012 Session B - 8 Week session
11/28/11 - 04/29/12 05/07/12 - 07/01/12 Spring 2012 Session I - 8 Week session
12/26/11 - 05/27/12 06/04/12 - 07/29/12 Spring 2012 Session D - 8 Week session
01/30/12 - 06/24/12 07/02/12 - 08/26/12 Summer 2012 Session B - 8 Week session
02/27/12 - 07/29/12 08/06/12 - 09/30/12 Summer 2012 Session I - 8 Week session
03/26/12 - 08/26/12 09/03/12 - 10/28/12 Summer 2012 Session D - 8 Week session

Course Materials

Book Title: Designing and Leading Comprehensive School Counseling Programs
ISBN: 0534637248
Publication Info: Brooks/Cole Publishing Co.
Author: Brown, Duane / Trusty, Jerry G.
Unit Cost: $131.25

Book Title: The Professional School Counselor: An Advocate for Students
ISBN: 0534607772 or 1111830983
Publication Info: Brooks/Cole Publishing Co.
Author: Studer, Jeannine R.
Unit Cost: $160.50

Book Title: Course materials will change for March & beyond. Please email booklist@apus.edu for an updated booklist
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Publication Info: N/A
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