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Direct linkERIC Number: EJ699273
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2004-Dec-1
Pages: 12
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An Examination of the Clinical Preparation of School Counselors
Akos, Patrick; Scarborough, Janna L.
Counselor Education and Supervision, v44 n2 p96-107 Dec 2004
Clinical training is considered the capstone experience (Council for Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs, 2001) for preservice counselors. This exploratory study examined pedagogical practice for clinical preparation in a purposeful sample of 59 school counseling internship syllabi. A qualitative analysis revealed wide diversity in content regarding supervision, student assignments, and, in particular, onsite requirements.
Descriptors: School Counseling, School Counselors, Human Services, Counselor Training, Clinical Experience, Practicums, Course Descriptions, Teaching Methods, Practicum Supervision
American Counseling Association, 5999 Stevenson Ave., Alexandria, VA 22304. Web site: http://www.counseling.org.
Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Evaluative
Education Level: Higher Education
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Language: English
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