Schedule
Mon, 4:00 PM - 9:30 PM (7/9/2018 - 7/9/2018) Location: CHARL HOOD 1418
Wed, 4:00 PM - 9:30 PM (7/11/2018 - 7/11/2018) Location: CHARL HOOD 1418
Mon, 4:00 PM - 9:30 PM (7/23/2018 - 7/23/2018) Location: CHARL HOOD 1418
Wed, 4:00 PM - 9:30 PM (7/25/2018 - 7/25/2018) Location: CHARL HOOD 1418
Thu, 12:00 PM - 9:00 PM (7/26/2018 - 7/26/2018) Location: CHARL HOOD 1418
Description
Pre Practicum: 15 hours of directed field-based training required for DESE licensure. This course explores the counseling process with children and adolescents from two perspectives: first from the experiential world of the child or adolescent, and secondly, from an ecological/systems perspective, with strong emphasis on cultural strengths and concerns. Topics include: the world of the child in a multicultural society; exceptionality, techniques for communicating and working with diverse families, school and community personnel; play/activity techniques, multicultural group work. Also: assessment; diagnosis; gathering and communicating information; sensitivity to others; self awareness; culturally congruent educational programs; stereotyping; economic, social and political issues surrounding diversity; relevant state, municipal and school laws and regulations relating to ethnic, linguistic, racial, gender and religious diversity; interviewing; dealing with research; resources and refer