Foundations of School Counseling

Student Learning Outcomes, Goals, Objectives:

Students successfully completing this course will understand [CACREP 2024 standards]:

• 5.H.1. models of school counseling programs

• 5.H.3. models of school-based collaboration and consultation

• 5.H.4. development of school counseling program mission statements and objectives

• 5.H.5. design and evaluation of school counseling curriculum, lesson plan development, diverse classroom management strategies, and differentiated instructional strategies

• 5.H.6. school counselor roles as leaders, advocates, and systems change agents in PK-12 schools

• 5.H.7. qualities and styles of effective leadership in schools

• 5.H.8. advocacy for comprehensive school counseling programs and associated school counselor roles

• 5.H.9. school counselor roles and responsibilities in relation to the school crisis and management plans

• 5.H.10. school counselor consultation with families, PK-12 and postsecondary school personnel, community agencies, and other referral sources

• 5.H.11. skills to critically examine the connections of social, cultural, familial, emotional, and behavioral factors to academic achievement

• 5.H.12. skills to screen PK-12 students for characteristics, risk factors, and warning signs of mental health and behavioral disorders

• 5.H.13. strategies for implementing and coordinating school-based interventions

• 5.H.14. techniques of social-emotional and trauma-informed counseling in school settings

• 5.H.15. evidence-based and culturally sustaining interventions to promote academic development

• 5.H.16. approaches to increase promotion and graduation rates

• 5.H.17. interventions to promote postsecondary and career readiness

• 5.H.18. strategies to facilitate school and postsecondary transitions

• 5.H.19. strategies to promote all student achievement and access to postsecondary education opportunities

Course Grading Information:

Activity/Performance Measure	Percentage/Points
Belief, Mission, and Vision Statement	30 points
Reflection Journal 1	10 points
Reflection Journal 2	10 points
Exam	50 points
Comprehensive School Counseling Plan	100 points
School Counselor Introductory Packet	100 points
Total	300 points

Grading Scale

Percentage	Letter Grade
93% - 100%	A
90% - 92.99%	A-
87% - 89.99%	B+
83% - 86.99%	B
80% - 82.99%	B-
77% - 79.99%	C+
73% - 76.99%	C
70% - 72.99%	C-
Below 70%	F

The requirements that impact the final grade earned by a student include timely completion of assignments, active class participation, and satisfactory work on all assignments. There will be no incomplete (I) given for this course unless the student has an unforeseen medical reason, which is verified. An F will be given for violations of the Academic Integrity Policy.

Attendance/Participation:

Attendance is required for this course. If you are absent for more than one class during this semester, your grade may be negatively impacted.

Course Materials Purchased by the Students:

• American School Counselor Association (ASCA). (2019). The ASCA National Model: A framework for school counseling programs (4th ed.). ASCA.

• Erford, B. (2026). Transforming the school counseling profession (6th ed.). Pearson.