Concludes that to provide training applicable for counseling students anticipating employment in a community setting, a planned, systematic approach to program development is needed. This article proposes a three-phase model for change that considers departmental resources, student characteristics and agency needs. (Author)

Presents a step-by-step systems approach model consisting of seven major components including: informing and involving key groups, defining problem/goals, needs assessment, formulating objectives, designing program, implementing program, and evaluation. Includes procedures, flow chart presentations, and guidelines for program planning. (RC)

Charges that counselor educators are calling for more counselor training without recognizing that academic programs do not have ever-expanding resources and time. A response by the Council for Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs agrees that the profession must examine counselor education, and make specific recommendations.…