Abstract
The present study sought to clarify the meaning and delineate the scope of internationalization of the counseling profession.
Using a qualitative approach, the study recruited a panel of eight experts to help generate a consensus statement on the meaning
of internationalization to the counseling profession and to delineate a five-theme scope of internationalization. The panel
further highlighted concerns about some aspects of the process of internationalization, related to promoting U.S./Euro-centrism,
as well as recognizing positive progress that is culturally respectful and beneficial for the counseling profession across
the world, including the United States.
Using a qualitative approach, the study recruited a panel of eight experts to help generate a consensus statement on the meaning
of internationalization to the counseling profession and to delineate a five-theme scope of internationalization. The panel
further highlighted concerns about some aspects of the process of internationalization, related to promoting U.S./Euro-centrism,
as well as recognizing positive progress that is culturally respectful and beneficial for the counseling profession across
the world, including the United States.
- Content Type Journal Article
- Category ORIGINAL ARTICLE
- Pages 1-14
- DOI 10.1007/s10447-011-9144-2
- Authors
- Kok-Mun Ng, Department of Counseling, University of North Carolina at Charlotte, Charlotte, NC 28223, USA
- Brigid M. Noonan, Department of Counselor Education, Stetson University, DeLand, FL, USA
- Journal International Journal for the Advancement of Counselling
- Online ISSN 1573-3246
- Print ISSN 0165-0653