• EDCO 6030: Career Counseling

  3.00 Credits

  Utah Valley University

  
  Prerequisite(s): Acceptance into School of Education graduate program or approval of graduate program director. Introduces theories of career development and career decision-making models relating to educational and career development program planning, organization, implementation, administration, and evaluation. Covers the history of work and career in the U.S. in addition to contemporary influences and multicultural considerations.
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• EDCO 6040: Multicultural Counseling

  3.00 Credits

  Utah Valley University

  
  Prerequisite(s): Admission to the Master of Education in School Counseling program.. Examines implications of working with students with diverse cultural backgrounds. Exposes students to various cultures and the methods, values, and beliefs that organize family life and human development. Examines how the intersections of race, class, culture, gender, ethnicity, and sexuality shape and affect the lives of individuals and families. Explores intervention practices, social advocacy models, and resistance strategies.
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• EDCO 6050: Interventions in Schools

  3.00 Credits

  Utah Valley University

  
  Prerequisite(s): Acceptance into School of Education graduate program or approval of graduate program director. Introduces developmentally relevant counseling treatment or intervention plans. Includes development of measurable outcomes for students. Teaches evidence-based counseling strategies and techniques for prevention and intervention. Provides instruction on the referral process and community-based resources. Emphasizes suicide prevention models and strategies. Explores crisis intervention, trauma-informed, and community-based strategies, such as Psychological First Aid.
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• EDCO 6060: College and Career Readiness

  3.00 Credits

  Utah Valley University

  
  Prerequisite(s): Acceptance into School of Education graduate program or approval of graduate program director. Prepares future school counselors to help all students succeed in post-secondary training and future careers. Emphasizes current labor market demands and resources that can provide early and ongoing exposure to information necessary for students to make informed decisions regarding post-secondary education and improve their career literacy.
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• EDCO 6100: Research and Evaluation

  3.00 Credits

  Utah Valley University

  
  Prerequisite(s): Admission to the Master of Education in School Counseling program.. Introduces practitioner research in school counseling. Identifies methods for locating, reading, interpreting, and using credible research, and explores approaches to applying action research methods in school counseling programs to advance the counseling profession. Provides students the skills and competencies necessary to successfully conduct valid and reliable research and analyze and use data for completing data projects required by the Utah State Board of Education.
  ShareEDCO 6100 - Research and Evaluation

• EDCO 6710: School Counseling Practicum

  3.00 Credits

  Utah Valley University

  
  Prerequisite(s): Admission to the Master of Education in School Counseling program.. Provides students with an opportunity to job shadow a school counselor at a local school for 100 hours and directly apply concepts and principles learned in coursework. Includes weekly reporting and reflection from practicum experiences to a group supervisor. Provides instructional content relating to the special topics in school counseling.
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• EDCO 689R: School Counseling Internship

  3.00 Credits

  Utah Valley University

  
  Prerequisite(s): Admission to the Master of Education in School Counseling program.. Supports the student in completing the required 400-600 hour internship.
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• EDEC 1640: Childrens Music and Movement

  2.00 Credits

  Utah Valley University

  
  Covers historical foundations of music for young children. Explores strategies for teaching music and movement. Explores music appreciation, creative and structured music, and transitions and movement activities for young children. Investigates musical instruments and their use. Provides opportunities to teach music and movement activities to children. Examines music and movement curricula, academic content and learning environments.. Course fee of $10 for materials applies.
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• EDEC 2300: Including Young Diverse Learners

  2.00 Credits

  Utah Valley University

  
  Prerequisite(s): PSY 1100; ACT (or equivalent) composite score of 21+, or completion of (ENGL 1010 or ENGH 1005 or higher) with a minimum grade of C-. Introduces the implications of diversity and exceptionality in young children. Emphasizes the impact of diversity in children's educational settings. Includes basic assessment strategies. Introduces teaching strategies to address children with special needs and/or from diverse populations. Emphasizes inclusive and adaptive strategies for supporting young children with exceptionalities. Covers partnerships, families, and communities. Includes 10 hours of field experiences.
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• EDEC 2500: Child Development Birth to Eight Years

  3.00 Credits

  Utah Valley University

  
  Prerequisite(s): PSY 1100; ACT (or equivalent) composite score of 21+, or (ENGL 1010 or ENGH 1005 or higher) with a minimum grade of C-. Covers developmental theories and milestones of a child's development. Emphasizes growth in all developmental domains. Focuses on supportive parental and care giver behaviors. Addresses the influence of out-of-home care. Examines the role of play when creating supportive environments. Investigates risk factors that impede optimal development. Includes 15 hours of structured observation, assessment, and interactions with young children.
  ShareEDEC 2500 - Child Development Birth to Eight Years