Full Description
Written for those considering a graduate degree in Counseling, this Guide provides a comprehensive overview of the counseling profession that distinguishes it from other mental health services and equips the reader with essential tips and practical tools for selecting a graduate program, navigating the admissions process, succeeding as a graduate student, and launching a career in Counseling.
The Guide provides guidance on the process of identifying factors to be considered before pursuing a graduate degree in Counseling; the types of universities, graduate programs, and delivery modalities available; and how to select and apply for graduate programs. It also features vital information on accreditation and its importance regarding licensure, certification, credential portability, and employment opportunities.
This new edition addresses the significance of field placements, the interstate Counseling Compact, the increased use of telehealth for delivery of counseling services, and the increased availability of digitally delivered counseling programs. New supplemental resources include practical tools for verifying program accreditation, a model for navigating the application process, and an annotated guide to national organizations in Counseling.
Contents
List of Contributors
Section I. Deciding on a Graduate Degree
1: Dana Heller Levitt: Introduction
2: Jacqueline R. Smith Ed.D.;Suzanne M. Dugger Ed.D.: About the Mental Health Professions
3: Amy Milsom D.Ed.: Career Pathways in Counseling
4: Tahani Dari;April Lark;Matthew Worpell;Nina Nestorowich: Factors to Consider Before Pursuing a Graduate Degree in Counseling
Section II. SECTION II. SELECTING AND APPLYING TO GRADUATE PROGRAMS IN COUNSELING
5: J. Kelly Coker Ph.D.: Types of Graduate Programs in Counseling
6: Tyra Turner Whittaker Rh.D.;Bridget Hollis Staten Rh.D.: Comparing Graduate Programs in Counseling: Finding an Ideal Fit
7: John J. S. Harrichand;Claudia Mai Nguyen: The Application and Interview Process
Section III. Succeeding in Graduate Programs in Counseling
8: Devika Dibya Choudhuri, Ph.D.: Keys to Success in Graduate Programs
9: Victoria E. Kress, Ph.D.;Laura G. D. Caputo, Ph.D.;Emma Forner, M.S.Ed.: The Experience of Being a Graduate Counseling Student
10: Tara S. Jungersen, Ph.D.: Fieldwork Experiences
Section IV. Becoming a Professional Counselor After Graduation
11: Kevin Doyle, Ed.D.: Licensure and Certification
12: Louisa L. Foss-Kelly, Ph.D.;Holly Hartwig Moorhead, Ph.D.: Professional Involvement
13: Suzanne M. Dugger: Summary and Conclusion
Section V. Supplemental Resources
Appendix A: Verifying Program Accreditation and Vital Statistics
Appendix B: Specialized Practice Areas in Counseling
Appendix C: Annotated Guide to National Organizations in Counseling
Appendix D: Application Process Tools
Index
