This course prepares candidates with the ability to provide an initial assessment of a student's mental health needs and make the appropriate referrals within and external to the school site. Candidates will learn to counsel and address mental health needs of students 在 times of transition, 分离, 或者压力加剧, 以及如何获得满足所有学生需求的社区服务. 另外, 候选人将能够发展, 实现, 监测预防, 教育, 干预项目, 包括但不限于行为障碍, 饮食失调, 药物滥用, 性虐待, 和自杀.