CPS 8570 - Psychological Consultation in the Schools II

3 Credit Hours
Prerequisites: Prerequisite: CPS 7570 with a minimum grade of “B”.
Requirements: A minimum grade of “B” is required for this course.

Description
Requirement: A minimum grade of “B” is required for this course. This course investigates both the theory and the practice of school-based consultation. The focus is on indirect approaches to delivery of psychological services that maximize the efficacy of providing services to the greatest number of available students. There is an emphasis on consultation services provided in school settings, particularly consultation offered to teachers. There is a particular focus on mental health consultation, Adlerian consultation, instructional consultation, consultation provided to educators through multidisciplinary teams, and multicultural approaches to consultation. This course seeks to bridge theory and practice and to maintain the active participation of students. Course may extend beyond one term. M