PSYC 331 Working with Schools and Children
Working with Schools and Children familiarizes the student with the role of the school counselor and how to operate within the school climate and community. Included are the role of testing (particularly the cultural components), functioning in classroom settings, school management styles, working with families in the school system, rules and regulations relevant to counseling in schools (e.g., reporting, court, FERPA/privacy, confidentiality), ethics navigating district politics, discipline and rules, and connecting with community resources (especially MH workers). Of special importance is exposure to and familiarity with an Indigenous model of counseling in Reservation schools (learning to make use of cultural richness, resources and strengths in Indian communities; how to approach and become networked into Native communities).