The goal of the School Counseling program is to provide a sequence of experiences
which allows a person with a baccalaureate degree to develop into a licensed school
counselor PreK-12.

Degree graduates in school counseling will:
1. Understand the nature and needs of all students in grade levels PreK-12;
2. Be able to identify learning problems and assist teachers and parents in responding
    to counseling and guidance interventions with students;
3. Be able to develop plans and programs to prevent person and substance abuse,
    discrimination, and dropping out of school;
4. Be able to facilitate student growth and development through both counseling
    and consulting activities to include participation in the development and
    implementation of individualized educational programs (IEPs) for students with
    special needs;
5. Be able to assist students in career awareness, exploration, decision making, and
    planning;
6. Understand appropriate tests and other assessments to assist students and their
    parents in making effective educational, social, and career decisions;
7. Be able, through reflection, to plan, manage, and evaluate a comprehensive PreK-
    12 program of counseling and guidance services;
8. Understand ethical and legal standards of guidance and school counseling
    professionals