MEC 7502 The Counselor as Consultant

This course focuses on the counselor as consultant in matters concerning child behavior, test interpretation, grades, and a child’s ability to function socially, academically, and physically. Strategies for consulting with teachers, administrators, and parents are explored in order to help the child develop skills to be successful in the school setting. Candidates examine distinctions between counseling and consulting and the need to increase collaborative consultations in schools, families, and the community.