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
Section I: Deciding on a Graduate Degree
Chapter 1: Introduction - Dana Heller Levitt
Chapter 2: About the Mental Health Professions - Jacqueline R. Smith and Suzanne M. Dugger
Chapter 3: Career Pathways in Counseling - Amy Milsom
Chapter 4: Factors to Consider before Pursuing a Graduate Degree in Counseling - Tahani Dari, April Lark, Matthew Worpell, and Nina Nestorowich
Section II: Selecting and Applying to Graduate Programs in Counseling
Chapter 5: Types of Graduate Programs in Counseling - J. Kelly Coker
Chapter 6: Comparing Graduate Programs in Counseling: Finding an Ideal Fit - Tyra Turner Whittaker and Bridget Hollis Staten
Chapter 7: The Application and Interview Process - John J. S. Harrichand and Claudia Mai Nguyen
Section III: Succeeding in Graduate Programs in Counseling
Chapter 8: Keys to Success in Graduate Programs - Devika Dibya Choudhuri
Chapter 9: The Experience of Being a Graduate Counseling Student - Victoria E. Kress, Laura G. D. Caputo, and Emma Forner
Chapter 10: Fieldwork Experiences - Tara S. Jungersen
Section IV: Becoming a Professional Counselor after Graduation
Chapter 11: Licensure and Certification - Kevin Doyle
Chapter 12: Professional Involvement - Louisa L. Foss-Kelly and Holly Hartwig Moorhead
Chapter 13: Summary and Conclusion - Suzanne M. Dugger
Section V: Supplemental Resources
Appendix A: Verifying Program Accreditation and Vital Statistics - M. Sylvia Fernandez
Appendix B: Specialized Practice Areas in Counseling - Dana Heller Levitt
Appendix C: Annotated Guide to National Organizations in Counseling - M. Sylvia Fernandez
Appendix D: Application Process Tools - John J. S. Harrichand and Claudia Mai Nguyen
