A Multiple Regression Approach To Predicting Success in a Counselor Education Program

Differences among Male A, B, and C Master's Degree Candidates in a Counseling Practicum

“…Various approaches have been used in recent years to improve the predictive validity of methods for screening candidates in counselor education. Some investigators have concentrated on differences between counselors rated high and low in effectiveness on the basis of peer ratings (Arbuckle, 1956;Blocher, 1963;Dole, 1964;McDougall, 1961;Steffire, King, & Leafgren, 1962). Others have used ratings by counselor educators as a means for differentiating between the most and least competent counselors (Demos & Zuwaylif, 1966;Jansen, Robb, & Bonk, 1970).…”

The Relationship of Counselor Characteristics and Counseling Effectiveness

“…As is usually the case in this kind of research, no startling selfdescriptors emerged, thus attesting once more to the power of unrestrained circularity. Blocher (1963) expanded on the global criterion method in an attempt to predict success in counselor education. He compared peer rankings, NDEA comprehensive examinations, school counselor scores on the Kuder Personal Preference Record, and course grades with the criterion measure of combined faculty rankings of who would probably perform well as a school counselor.…”

Working With Persons Going Into Counseling

“…Critically important are the sensitivity, self insight, and maturity of the instructor. 5. Individual counseling should be made available for entering students.…”