CNSL 6550 Counseling Systems and Interventions

This course is designed to help candidates identify, prevent, and mediate barriers to learning including cognitive, social, emotional, and physical issues that may impact development and function. Candidates will explore intervention systems with specific emphasis placed on the Multi-tiered System of Support (MTSS). Candidates will also focus on social-emotional learning (SEL), positive behavior interventions (PBIS), and school climate. Field Experiences are required during this course.

Registration Name

Couns Syst & Intv

Lecture Hours

3

Lab Hours

0

Credits

3

Typically Offered

Athens, Demorest; Fall, yearly

Student Learning Outcomes

Upon completion of this course, students will:

1. Investigate school-based collaboration and consultation models
2. Understand the role of school counselors in consultation with families, educators, and communities
3. Demonstrate knowledge of the Multi-tiered System of Supports (MTSS) and differentiated interventions
4. Understand the roles and responsibilities of school counselors as members of interdisciplinary teams especially in the Multi-tiered System of Support (MTSS)
5. Identify and discuss barriers to learning including cognitive, social, emotional, economic, and physical issues
6. Demonstrate knowledge of the risk factors and warning signs for mental health and behavioral disorders for children and adolescents
7. Recognize and discuss signs and symptoms of substance abuse in children and adolescents
8. Recognize and discuss signs and symptoms of trauma and abuse and procedures for reporting abuse