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populations in understanding and applying various counseling methods and
techniques to address educational, vocational, and personal concerns. This
broad approach will permit the counselor to develop a repertoire of methods
and select the most appropriate for the particular problem and the specific
Candidate. The counselor will develop this repertoire of methods and themes
by becoming an academic scholar and effective practitioner, as well as by
demonstrating the use of technological applications, and by demonstrating an
understanding of multicultural and global perspectives of Candidates, special
populations, and personal and interpersonal perspectives. Through this
program, the counselor obtains a variety of conceptual approaches to
counseling and an understanding of the social and psychological factors in
influencing human development and behavior. Students will also acquire the
ability to address the need for social equity and the closing of the achievement
gap.

Mission Statement
It is the Mission of the School Counseling program to prepare the most highly
skilled, knowledgeable, and competent professional school counselors.
Candidates will be equipped to carry out the roles and responsibilities of
professional school counselors that are endorsed by the American School
Counseling Association, the Maryland State Department of Education and the
Council of the Accreditation of Counseling Education and Related Programs.
School Counselors will be skilled in understanding the needs of diverse
populations who present with a myriad of learning styles and abilities. It will be
the focus of all school counselors to address the Achievement Gap in this
region and country through research based interventions and practices that are
data driven. The faculty shall possess the training and experience to prepare
students to address the needs of the entire school community as an advocate,
leader, collaborator and coordinator. The curriculum will provide a range of
academic experiences that focus on the changing needs of a diverse population
of students Pre K – 12.

SCHOOL COUNSELING KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS

School Counselor candidates will gain the following knowledge and skills:

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