1. COUNSELOR EDUCATION PROGRAM ORIENTATION Augusta State University January 3, 2011

2. Welcome to Augusta State University Counselor Education Program!

3. New Student Orientation

4. ORIENTATION: Time for questions to be answered

5. Program Orientation State of Georgia University System Augusta State University College of Education Dept of Educational Leadership, Counseling, and Special Education Counselor Education Program

6. Accreditation Agencies  Council on the Accreditation of Counseling and Related Education Programs (CACREP)  National Council for the Accreditation of Teacher Education (NCATE)  Georgia Professional Standards Commission (PSC)  Georgia University System Board of Regents (BOR)

7. College of Education Administration Dr. Gordon Eisenman, Dean Dr. Paula Dohoney, Associate Dean Dr. Wayne Lord, ELCSE Department Chair

8. ELCSE Faculty

9. Counselor Education Faculty

10. Faculty: Dr. Mary Jane Anderson-Wiley Advisor: A-C Program Specialty: Program Coordinator Background Counselor Educator, Community Counselor, School Counselor, Case Manager, Program Manager, Special Education Teacher Courses Taught Professional Orientation and Ethics; Assessment, Intervention and Diagnosis; Counseling Children and Adolescents; Counseling Practicum; Counseling Internship Research Perspective Wellness, Sexuality Training in Counselor Education, Disability Awareness in Counseling, Teen Suicide Prevention

11. Faculty: Dr. Richard Deaner Advisor: D-J Program Specialty: Practicum and Internship Coordinator Background: Community Mental Health and School Counseling Courses Taught:  Communications in Counseling  Child & Adolescents  Human Growth & Development  Community Counseling Research Perspective: Wellness, Diversity, Early Recollections, Assessment

12. Faculty: Faculty: Dr. Duane Halbur Advisor: K-R Program Specialty: Community Counseling Coordinator Background: Community Mental Health and School Courses Taught:  Practicum / Internship  Theories  Family Therapy  Diversity / Multicultural Research Perspective: Theoretical Orientation, Philosophical Counseling, Cultural Competencies

13. Faculty: Dr. Paulette Schenck Advisor: S-Z Program Specialty : School Counseling Background: School Counselor Career Center Counselor School Counselor Association State President (AK) Courses Taught: Theories and Techniques of Counseling Career Development Theory School Counseling Administration and Consultation Practicum and Internship Research Perspective: School and Career Counseling

14. TEACHER OF THE YEAR!

15. Adjunct Instructors Dr. Kara Deaner Dr. Debbie Johnson Ms. Alicia Rocker Dr. Yulanda Williams

16. COE Conceptual Framework Three elements: prepared able responsive

17. Prepared  demonstrate strong content and pedagogical preparation in their respective subject area or professional field.  use self assessment and analysis to form the basis for collaboration with colleagues and the development of a desire to be a lifelong learner.  participate in graduate study to extend and refine the knowledge base of educators to build expertise.  possess an understanding of the central concepts, tools of inquiry, and structures of the discipline(s) or their professional field of study and be able to create learning experiences that enable all students to learn.  understand how students learn and develop (intellectually, socially, and individually) and be able to provide developmentally appropriate learning opportunities and support for these opportunities.  demonstrate a knowledge of how to implement effective verbal and nonverbal information and technology techniques to foster active inquiry, collaboration, and supportive interaction in educational settings.

18. Able  understand, use and support a variety of instructional strategies to encourage the learner’s development of critical and creative thinking, problem solving, and performance skills.  create a learning environment that encourages positive social interaction, active engagement in learning, and self-motivation for all learners.  plan, guide, and support instruction based upon knowledge of subject matter, the learners, the community, and curriculum goals.  understand and use authentic assessment to evaluate and ensure the continuous intellectual, social, and physical development of the learner.  ability to teach and work in authentic settings with diverse populations of learners

19. Responsive  a respect for the dignity of all persons. all children can learn and have the right to an opportunity to do so.  preparation in the subject area(s) to be taught or the professional field of study must be accompanied by the skill and dispositions to translate knowledge into creating and supporting meaningful experiences for diverse learners  understanding of how students differ in their approaches to learning and demonstrate the commitment for meeting their educational needs in fair, caring, nondiscriminatory, and equitable manners.  ability to be a reflective practitioner who continually evaluates the effects of his/her choices and actions on others (students, parents, and other professionals in the learning community) and actively seeks the opportunity to grow professionally  fostering of relationships with school colleagues, parents, and agencies in the larger community to support the learning and well-being of all students.

20. MEd Counseling Core Courses (24 hrs)

21. Course of Study: School Counseling Foundation Courses (6 hrs)  Introduction to Education Research  Tests and Measurement in Education Specialized Courses (18 hrs)  School Counseling  Administration and Consultation  Counseling Children and Adolescents  School Counseling Practicum  School Counseling Internship (6 hrs)

22. Course of Study: Community Counseling Foundation Courses (6 hrs) Introduction to Educational Research Psychological Tests and Measurement Specialized Courses (18 hrs) Marriage and Family Counseling Assessment, Diagnosis, and Intervention Community Counseling Counseling Practicum Community Counseling Internship (6 hrs)

23. Assessment Checkpoints

24. Portfolio Assessment  Matrix and requirements presented during Professional Orientation course  Items required for inclusion in portfolio are listed on course syllabus, monitored and graded as part of each course  During final semester, portfolio presented and submitted for final grading

25. Required Forms

26. Counselor Education Training Center (CETC)

27. COUN 6660 Communication Skills

28. Practicum class

29. COUN 6880: Practicum  Community or school setting  100 clock hours  40 direct counseling  60 indirect service  Individual and group supervision by faculty  Maintain a weekly log of activities  Submit tapes weekly  Participate in bi-weekly group supervision sessions with faculty

30. COUN 6900/6920: Internship I & II Supervised by certified and/or licensed counselor 600 clock hours in two semesters ▫240 hours direct counseling ▫360 indirect service Under contract with school or agency Weekly logs required Weekly audio/video tapes required Weekly supervision with site and university supervisors

31. Writing Assistance ASU Writing Center ILIT 1500 Information Literacy Help from instructor APA guidelines (ELCSE website)

32. Cross Cultural Conference in Savannah (Spring 2006)

33. Poster Presentation (Spring 2006)

34. Final Destination – GRADUATION

35. Review of course requirements contract

36. Overview of ASU Counselor Education Handbook

37. What questions do you have?

38. Course Selection