Introduction to the assumptions, language, logic, and methods of qualitative inquiry in educational settings. Students are required to conduct a small-scale qualitative research project.
Pre-practicum in School Counseling is designed to support the student in her/his first school placement, and to facilitate professional growth as a school counselor.
Review of personality, visual-motor, achievement and interest tests and their interpretation, selection, and administration. Standardization, reliability, and validity; case-study procedures; ethical considerations; and problems in human assessment. Knowledge of elementary statistics helpful.