Courses I Teach:
| EDC-520 | Group Experience | Designed to encompass the experience of participating in a counseling group. It will simulate the group experience over the course of one academic semester. Topics that will be addressed during the course of the semester will include racial and ethnic identity development, self-awareness, as well as other counselor issues. This class is designed to understand what it is like to be a member of a counseling group. This course is a pass/fail type course, solely based on attendance, participation, and disposition. |
| EDC- 540 |
Group Counseling: Application For School And Community |
Designed
to provide an overview of the basic process, dynamics, theoretical
components, and developmental aspects of group counseling. It
encompasses an increase in counselor skills, group leadership and
facilitation. Emphasis is placed on understanding the diversity of
students and their families. Combines the use of lectures, discussion,
experiential exercises, readings, and journaling to advance students'
knowledge and skills in group counseling. Emphasis on working with
diverse groups is also integrated into the course. Students will explore
group leader and member roles through participation in various group
situations. Prerequisites: Educational Counseling 500, 505, and 530. *(Required/Recommended Text Books) |
| EDC- 565 |
Supervision of Counselors |
Explore current foundational concepts,
theories, and models fundamental to the administration of supervision of school
counselors, and student service professionals within an educational environment.
Multidimensional approaches to clinical supervision will be addressed using
supervision models, including practical experience for counseling professionals
who have responsibility directing the personal and professional development of
school counselors. Critical analysis of theories of counselor supervision,
techniques associated with theories, and assessment of supervision models will
be examined. Also explores the benefits and shortcomings of individual versus
group supervision, with particular focus on characteristics that make for a
competent supervisor and effective supervisory relationships. Further explores
the role of both supervisor and supervisee, ethical and legal considerations,
evaluative criteria, cultural and gender issues, research and social justice. *(Required/Recommended Text Books) |
| EDC- 599 |
Special Topics / |
Independent research in education in an
area not substantially treated in a regular course offering; under the
supervision of a counseling faculty member; written evaluation of the research
is required. For students with superior ability. Prerequisites: Prior permission
of the directing professor and department chair. Application must be filed
before registration. Individuals interested in taking a special topics course with Dr. Paone, should contact her directly. The courses that have been designed as special topics include: Suicide, Play Therapy, College level Program Development & Administration (Monmouth Future Scholars). *(Required/Recommended Text Books) |