Brief comment on an experimental program which integrated components of teacher education and counselor education. Feedback from the trainees involved reflected a positive evaluation of the integrated experiences. (JC)

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…

Discusses faculty and student attitudes to graduate student participation as student-faculty members in a counselor education program. Indicates several problems and concerns by both graduate students and faculty, and poses several questions for further study. (PC)

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)

Describes why counselor training incorporating the needs of racial and ethnic minorities is needed and provides four models: (1) the separate course model; (2) the area of concentration model, (3) the interdisciplinary model; and (4) the integration model, which may be used in program development and implementation. (Author)