CONX 501   Ethics and Guiding Principles in Counseling 3 credits

Specifically designed for school counselors, this course provides guidance about ethics, laws, and general counseling principles. School counselors will increase their ethics vocabulary and expand on current professional counseling terms. Explore codes of ethics as outlined by both the American Counseling Association (ACA) and the American Psychological Association (APA) and learn how to manage and enforce compliance. Grow in your understanding about informed consent in the counseling setting. Discover the impact of privilege, privacy, rights and responsibilities in guiding students and achieving success in this meaningful and consequential role. This course is offered through the Teaching Channel.

CONX 503   Tools for Today’s School Counselors 3 credits

Perhaps more than ever, school counselors are essential contributors to a student’s support system. This course will allow you to build practical tools to serve you well in your ever-changing role. Designed for school counselors, school psychologists, and school social workers, the course explores the application of SEL strategies to support student challenges, how to solicit information to collaborate with teachers and families, along with brain-science-based strategies for smart studying. Create tools for teachers and staff to navigate tough conversations about race, gender identity, and how to take action against hate speech. You’ll complete this resource-packed course with the confidence to take your role to the next level of being an effective school counselor. This course is offered through the Teaching Channel.