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Peer reviewedFretz, Bruce R.; And Others – Counseling Psychologist, 1980
Certification procedures protect consumers, but when licensing institutions become monopolistic, alternative paths to credentialing need to be considered. A series of articles examine third party payments, a changing job market and consumer protection concerns, all of which have had an impact on credentialing problems. (JAC)
Descriptors: Consumer Protection, Counselor Certification, Counselor Qualifications, Counselor Training
Peer reviewedJuhnke, Gerald A. – Journal of Addictions & Offender Counseling, 2000
Presents an interview with the director of the National Board for Certified Counselors, who provides a history of the organization. He discusses his efforts in establishing unified addictions specialist credentials and offers suggestions for addiction and offender counselors seeking these credentials. He explores the pressing credentialing issues…
Descriptors: Correctional Rehabilitation, Counselor Certification, Counselor Training, Credentials
Download full textLum, Christie – 2001
This report provides an overview of the state credentialing requirements needed for professional school counselors in each of the 50 states and the District of Columbia. The requirements outlined are those necessary to obtain an initial entry-level credential. The overview of state credentialing requirements provides educational, experience, and…
Descriptors: Counselor Certification, Counselor Qualifications, Credentials, Elementary Secondary Education
Vacc, Nicholas A.; Loesch, Larry C. – 2000
Since its inception, the counseling profession has continuously developed a positive identity among the helping professions. This situation appears to be the result of advancements in counselor credentialing, improved counselor preparation standards, greater governmental and other third-party payer recognition of counselors' competencies, and more…
Descriptors: Accountability, Competence, Counseling, Counselor Certification
Bloom, John W., Ed. – 1996
Couselor credentialing is a way to symbolize professionalism and high standards to the public. Its purpose is to identify counselors who are at least minimally qualified to provide counseling services. This special digest collection on credentialing counselors covers many aspects of legislation, methods, and special concerns about credentialing.…
Descriptors: Certification, Counselor Certification, Counselor Educators, Counselor Evaluation
Contee, Jerome A., Ed. – 1982
This report describes several examples of successful academic linkages between state training offices and postsecondary institutions that result in enhanced professional development opportunities for drug abuse workers. The role of federal and state governments in drug abuse training is discussed along with several articles that are designed to…
Descriptors: Counselor Certification, Counselor Educators, Counselor Training, Counselors
