Courses
First Year
Fall
1. ED 553 Professional, Legal & Ethical Issues in
Counseling
An orientation to the school counseling profession and associated
legal and ethical concerns.
2. ED 575 Human Development over the
Lifespan
An introduction to developmental theory (personality, moral,
cognitive, etc.) as applied to learners and the learning
process.
Spring
3. ED 577 Group Procedures
Theory of group interactions; occasions for group counseling;
techniques of handling groups for counseling. Prerequisite: ED
572.
4. ED 572 Fundamental Counseling Theory &
Techniques
A study of basic counseling theories and techniques leading to the
development of a tentative personal theory, followed by the testing
of the theory through application of those techniques to real and
role-playing experiences. A first course for those majoring in
counseling and therapy.
Second Year
Fall
5. ED 672 Advanced Counseling Theory and
Technique
An integration of theory models; inquiry into and participation in
use of techniques in counseling. Prerequisite: ED 572
Spring
6. ED 673 Research for School Counselors
The nature of educational research with emphasis on problem
identification, data gathering and analysis, and organization and
presentation of the research report.
Fall or Spring
7. ED 630 Valuing Diversity and
Similarity
Cultural, ethnic, socioeconomic, exceptionality and gender
diversity concerns as well as sexual harassment issues in
counseling and education are explored in this course.
8. ED 712 Practicum in Counseling
A variety of supervised, actual and simulated counseling
experiences within the classroom and in the field. Prerequisites:
all other course requirements and permission of instructor.
9. ED 402 Grieving Children are Hurting: Understanding
and Assisting Grieving Children in the Educational
Setting
Requirements for ED 712 include group facilitation for Brooke's
Place for Grieving Young People which has a bi-monthly program
night on the Butler campus.
Upon completion of six months of bi-monthly group facilitation,
Butler School Counseling students will receive a certificate
recognizing their specialized training and supervision in grief and
loss issues of children.
Third Year
Fall
10. ED 722 Internship in Counseling - Phase
I
300 clock hours of on-the-job experiences in all aspects of
counseling and guidance with a qualified supervisor. Prerequisites:
Counseling practicum and permission of instructor. Repeatable
Spring
11. ED 722 Internship in Counseling - Phase
II
300 clock hours of on-the-job experiences in all aspects of
counseling and guidance with a qualified supervisor. Prerequisites:
Counseling practicum and permission of instructor. Repeatable
Electives
This program requires 4 hours of approved electives. A
supplemental schedule of one credit hour workshops is available at
the start of each semester. Please note that you are required to
enroll for at least 6 hours to defer student loans, so you may want
to schedule your electives accordingly.
Summer Classes
Butler offers one six week session mid-May to late June and a
second, late June to the end of July. Summer classes meet either
M&W or T&R at 4P or 7P.
12. ED 547 Appraisal: Theory & Technique
Studies that provide an understanding of individual and
group approaches to assessment and evaluation of all learners.
13. ED 676 Consultation in Counseling
Individual and group study of problems in counseling and guidance.
Major emphasis upon problem-solving process and consultation.
14. ED 671 Administration of Counseling and Guidance
Services
The development of an effective counseling and guidance
program; includes the determination of sound principles and
functions of personnel; the organization and administration of the
program and adjustment to changing conditions
15. ED 571 Career and Life Planning
To become aware of transitional periods throughout the life span
and to present methods and materials that affect social,
professional, and career choices for addressing these areas.
Please Note: Courses are offered only once a
year. Exceptions: Practicum (ED 712), Internship (ED 722), and
Valuing Diversity and Similarity (ED 630).
Fast Track Option
The fast track option is designed to assist students wishing to
complete their program in less than three years. This option is
limited to ten members of each twenty-four member cohort and may
reduce the length of the three-year program by one or more
semesters. This option involves taking a full twelve-hour (four
course) load in the summer after the first year and nine hours
(including internship) in the second semester of the second year.
This option is particularly suited for students who are not
employed fulltime. Those who are employed fulltime will find this
option challenging and most likely, stressful. Students interested
in this program need to consult with their advisor and declare
their intention to select this option during their first semester
in the program.