• 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 6070: Group Counseling in the Schools

  3.00 Credits

  Utah Valley University

  
  Prerequisite(s): EDCO 6080, EDCO 6090, and Admission to the Master of Education in School Counseling, M.S program.. Provides an introduction to many of the important challenges facing group leaders and group members in a school counseling setting. Discusses national and state ethical guidelines particular to group work. Exposes students to how common counseling theories can be applied in group settings. Provides an understanding of group developmental stages and processes and how these dynamics influence group growth and productivity. Emphasizes leader skill development. Includes approximately 20 hours of class time spent in a laboratory experience wherein each student is provided the opportunity to function in a group.
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• EDCO 6080: Counseling Techniques in the Schools

  3.00 Credits

  Utah Valley University

  
  Prerequisite(s): Admission to Masters of Education School Counseling program.. Analyzes theoretical approaches to counseling in schools. Emphasizes essential interviewing, counseling, and case conceptualization skills. Includes approximately 20 hours of class time spent in a laboratory experience wherein each student is provided the opportunity to apply counseling techniques.
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• EDCO 6090: Theories of Counseling in the Schools

  3.00 Credits

  Utah Valley University

  
  Prerequisite(s): Admission to Master of Education in School Counseling, M.S.. Introduces theories, models, and strategies for understanding and practicing consultation and counseling in schools. Examines the impact of heritage, attitudes, beliefs, understandings, and acculturate experiences on an individual's view of others. Analyzes approaches including psychoanalytic, individual psychology, person-centered, existential, cognitive-behavioral, Gestalt, family systems, and postmodern theories. Examines the influence of sociocultural and historical factors on the development of counseling theories.
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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.
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• 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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