EGC 502 Societal Issues in Counseling
This course explores societal issues that affect children and families in our rapidly changing world. Emphasis is placed on the counselor's response to child abuse, suicide, gangs, gender identity, violence, poverty, homelessness, the achievement gap, and dropout prevention. Candidates will explore the legal and ethical responsibilities of the schools related to these issues. Candidates will integrate resilience and protective factors in the school counseling programs.