Using qualitative content analysis (Cohen et al., 2007), we examined the expectations of states in the United States regarding program evaluation content for school counselor licensure. Results show that 43 states maintain some form of program evaluation expectations for licensure, up from the 19 identified by Trevisan (2000). Twenty-eight states…

The Three article dissertation is a program review of the Counseling 50 college preparedness program at Fullerton College, Fullerton California. Article I is a comprehensive review of literature on educational legislation during the 1960s that led to the development of educational programs and opportunities for students from underrepresented…

Reduced funding and increased accreditation requirements place counseling education programs in a dilemma that demands systematic program evaluation. This article reviews the literature on evaluation of professional programs and proposes a plan for evaluation of counselor education programs. (JPS)

There seems to be a great need for institutions with common goals to know how they compare to each other. Academicians and educators are also invested in determining what the better programs are and how they compare to these programs. In this study different indicators of Counseling Psychology program quality were assessed and examined for their…

The Counselor Education Program at the University of Texas at Austin was designed to provide, through didactic learning, individuation, and various experiental activities, the opportunity for each student to achieve the greatest possible development of the knowledge, attitudes, and skills that characterize a Master's degree level professional…

Examines the training practices of counseling psychology programs with regard to preparing students to deal with sexual feelings toward clients. Also examines the perceived adequacy of this training by practicing graduates of these programs. Results show that, although most programs report addressing this issue, only about half of the graduates…

Asserts that transforming school counselor education to prepare counselors to become educational leaders who serve as advocates for the equitable treatment of all children demands a systems-oriented approach, addressing underlying assumptions and values that guide such work and outlining components of one program that can serve as examples for…

Describes the development of rehabilitation counseling and its introduction to the U.K. in 1990. Presents evidence of the need for rehabilitation counseling in the U.K. and describes the current course with reference to its integrative counseling approach and specialist areas of inquiry. (JPS)

The current status of multicultural-counseling training at university counseling-center predoctoral internship sites was evaluated. Fifty training directors completed a mailed survey, and the results contribute to an understanding of graduate training programs. Training considerations and recommendations are discussed. (Author)

This document presents a general review and evaluation of social work education in Florida throughout the state university system. Programs are reviewed from these institutions: Florida State University, Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University, University of South Florida, Florida Atlantic University, University of West Florida, University…

Surveyed 216 counselor education programs to determine the proportion of required coursework devoted to instruction in scientific research and program evaluation. Responding programs were found to devote approximatley twice as much required instructional time to scientific research as to program evaluation. A rationale and suggestions for change…

Describes master's level specialization in gerontological counseling. Discusses development of the program, curriculum, and program evaluation. Describes program characteristics, including development of the specialization, features of specialization (coursework, practicum and internship, certificate program), and student recruitment and…

Examines the doctoral training experiences of 69 counseling and 38 clinical-psychology graduate students in lesbian, gay, and bisexual (LGB) issues prior to internship. Results show that training concerning these issues was inadequate and that counseling programs had better records of training in LGB issues than did clinical programs. Implications…

Due to the rising need for institutions of higher education to continually assess programs and display accountability, a literature review was performed to tie together, in one document, the historical developments that have brought student affairs training under the umbrella of counselor education. The current state of the student affairs…

Assesses the current status of practicum training in counselor education programs accredited by the Council for Accreditation of Counseling and Research Educational Programs. Findings and implications for counselor training are discussed. (Author)