Abstract
The doctorate in Counselor Education and Supervision is the terminal degree in the field of counselor education within the
U.S. The authors surveyed CACREP-accredited doctoral programs to assess department characteristics, clinical experience and
credentials, research experience, and the admission, retention, and evaluation of students. Results indicated that the PhD
was a preferable degree to other degree offerings. Programs were found to be diverse in their policies and procedures relating
to admissions and retention, time to complete the program, and student expectations. International students and faculty representation
was found to be sparse in CACREP-doctoral programs. Implications for future research and practice are offered.
U.S. The authors surveyed CACREP-accredited doctoral programs to assess department characteristics, clinical experience and
credentials, research experience, and the admission, retention, and evaluation of students. Results indicated that the PhD
was a preferable degree to other degree offerings. Programs were found to be diverse in their policies and procedures relating
to admissions and retention, time to complete the program, and student expectations. International students and faculty representation
was found to be sparse in CACREP-doctoral programs. Implications for future research and practice are offered.
- Content Type Journal Article
- Pages 1-12
- DOI 10.1007/s10447-011-9123-7
- Authors
- Kristopher Michael Goodrich, Department of Individual, Family, and Community Education, The University of New Mexico, Simpson Hall, MSCO5-3040, Albuquerque, NM 87131, USA
- Richard Q. Shin, Syracuse University, Syracuse, NY, USA
- Lance C. Smith, University of Vermont, Burlington, VT, USA
- Journal International Journal for the Advancement of Counselling
- Online ISSN 1573-3246
- Print ISSN 0165-0653