Poster 5. Course design in counselor education programs requires layers of accountability. Programs must demonstrate to regional, national, and programmatic accrediting bodies that curricular standards are being met. Further, programs must adequately prepare students with the practical ability to apply knowledge and skills to real-world situations. Additionally, course design must consider the different levels of student engagement and the various needs of students. For online counselor education programs, this also involves heutagogical and andragogical considerations.
