HED 555G - College Counseling and Advising

Credits: 4

Student affairs educators are frequently called upon to support students as individuals during times of personal and academic challenge. In order to facilitate learning, agency, and growth, basic counseling skills (e.g. active listening, motivational interviewing, and values clarification) are essential to good practice. This course will introduce students to introductory counseling theory and methods and will include practical exposure to identifying college students’ presenting concerns, responding appropriately and developmentally, and making referrals. Participants in this course will engage weekly in a required, applied social justice initiative at Lawrence High School, advising students in the Upward Bound program.