SYLLABUS

 

 

Course and Instructor

 

Course Number:         COUN 566

 

Course Title:              Seminar: Counseling with Special Populations   

 

Course Time:              October 24 (4:00 pm-10:00 pm) and October 25 (8:00 am – 5:00 pm)

                                     

Course Location:        E636

 

Semester:                   Fall 2008

 

Credits:                       1 credit            

 

Instructor:                  Elizabeth Williard, Ed.S., M.Ed., M.A., NCSP, LCPC

                                    Adjunct Faculty, Boise State University

                                    School Psychologist, Boise School District

                                    Phone:  208-336-3108

                                    E-mail:  liz.williard@boiseschools.org

                                   

 

Course Objectives Accreditation and Technology

 

 

CACREP Standards Addressed in the Course

K.1.b.

Professional roles, functions, and relationships with other human service providers

K.1.g.

Advocacy processes needed to address institutional and social barriers that impede access, equity, and success for clients

K.1.h.

Ethical standards of ACA and related entities and applications of ethical and legal considerations in professional counseling.

K.2.b.

Attitudes, beliefs, understandings, and acculturative experiences including specific, experiential learning activities

K.8.e.

Use of research to improve counseling effectiveness

 

 

 

Technology Skills Addressed in the Course

Check computer system and preview CD-ROM software

Word process, including APA formatting

Use a spreadsheet and a statistical package

Acquire graphics from the web, digital camera, or scanner and insert them into a poster or presentation

Create and deliver a power point presentation

Be able to use e-mail, including document attachments

Be able to sign in and participate in listservs

Be familiar with computerized testing

Be able to use audio visual equipment and playback units

 

 

 

Evaluation Criteria

           

Students will be graded on class participation and attendance.

 

GRADING: Pass/Fail

 

 

Disability and Academic Integrity Statements

 

Students with Disabilities Notice:  If there is someone in the class who has a special need which may be the result of a disability or alternative learning style, I would appreciate hearing form you. I am reasonably certain that we can make the appropriate arrangements if necessary to assist you.  Please see me.

 

Academic Integrity Statement: Academic misconduct or dishonesty such as cheating and plagiarism are unacceptable and appropriate penalties will be imposed.  This includes referencing material that has not been read by you, such as secondary references.

 

Diversity Statement:  This is a safe, welcoming, and inclusive classroom environment for students of all races, ethnicities, sexual orientations, gender identities/variances, ages, religions, economic classes, and ability statuses.  As such, you will be encouraged and challenged to use language and basic counseling techniques that are respectful, inclusive, and culturally appropriate.

 

 

            Tentative Course Calendar

 

Session

Special Populations Outline

Friday October 24

4:00 Intro class/subject:  What are special populations?

Syllabus/schedule

Jigsaw activity

     Least Restrictive Environment

     The Counselor’s Role

     Counseling LD Students on Social Skills

     Differences between IDEA and Section 504

6:00 Dinner Break

7:00 Lecture/Discussion Intro to Special Education

OR

Appropriate Attitudes (Cultural Inclusion – How to think about counseling anyone)

 

 

Saturday October 25

8:30 AM Lecture/Discussion: Working with Gifted Students

10:00 Guest Speakers Working with Special Needs Children in Schools

12:00 Lunch

1:00 Guest Speakers : Working with Special Needs People in Agency Settings

4:30 Evaluations/Closure