Students will:

• Leam the five core roles of school counselors* and describe ways in which these roles interact in school and community settings (*coordinator, consultant, manager, teacher, and counselor - identified by the Connecticut School Counselors Association.
  

• Demonstrate proficiency in group processes as used in counseling, peer and parent education, and consultation.
  

• Articulate a personal theory of counseling and guidance on which they base their work in the schools.
  

• Work in a variety of schools in urban, suburban, and rural settings in volunteer, practicum, and internship experiences and receive supervision in all settings.
  

• Become knowledgeable consumers of research in school counseling and related areas and learn to apply current research to practice.
  

• Become knowledgeable consumers of research in school counseling and related areas and learn to apply current research to practice.
  

• Develop and articulate a strong sense of professional identity as ethical, multiculturally-competent school counselors.
  

• Demonstrate proficiency in appraisal of student strengths and needs through use of standardized and informal appraisal methods.