The counseling profession has begun to establish standards for counselor educator programs, for counseling agencies and for counselors. Most counselors are no longer neutral in the counseling interviews or in life itself, nor can they be. Counseling, as well as education, will be viewed as a life-long concept. Future counselors will move into…

This article describes the development, implementation, and evaluation of a competency based, criterion-referenced masters degree counselor education program. It delineates the program's philosophy; the procedures for establishing the exit competencies; task analyses for developing courses and field experiences; the assessment of students'…

Standards for approval of teacher preparation programs in the state of Virginia are presented. These standards represent an "approved program" approach to teacher certification with institutions sharing a great responsibility in determining that their candidates have the necessary qualifications for certification. Emphasis is placed on…

This speech points to the advantages and importance of certification and licensure of counselors. It includes a general discussion of certification, certification requirements, and projections for the future in terms of counselor training. Also included is a background discussion on licensure and its implications, especially in relation to…

This survey is the second revision of a study first conducted in 1967. Information was collected from a survey of certification bulletins from each of the state departments of education. The information and its format have been checked by the various states for accuracy. Following the certification requirements, the author has included a section…

In this dialogue the authors share their respective views about the nature of counseling and about its relationship to professional psychology. The major issue is level and intensity of professional preparation. (Author)

This article gives a brief history of the development of standards of preparation by APGA and the nature of APGA might at present strengthen the process of accreditation as it relates to counselor education. (Author)

The background of the teaching experience requirement for counselors is examined and a survey of research studies reported. The evidence suggests that teaching experience is not related to success as a counselor and, perhaps, may be detrimental. (Author)

A survey of the short history of the issue of counselor certification and licensure are the springboard for imagined future outcomes. Questions to ponder concern how licensure will come about, who will regulate the profession, and what part counselors must take to avoid the dilemma of lawsuits and malpractice. (MPJ)

Discusses the credentialing efforts of the American Association for Counseling and Development. Proposes basic criteria for professional preparation in measurement and evaluation in persons, which elaborate on the general standards currently contained in the AACD standards. (JAC)

Large numbers of young men and women now apply for admission to college, normal school, or professional school in other States and sections than those in which they have received their high-school preparation. Many apply for certificates to examining and certifying boards with have no direct means of knowing the standards of the high schools from…

Analyzed (N=221) questionnaires completed by members of the Idaho Personnel and Guidance Association and the Idaho Psychological Association. Results indicated that both counselors and psychologists perceive a need for counselor licensure. Psychologists favored higher minimal academic levels for counselor practice than counselors. (RC)