On‐Campus Clinical Training in Counselor Education

Abstract

Experiential training in on‐campus clinics is an important component of professional preparation for both counselors and psychologists. Similarities between counseling and psychology training clinics are explored and implications for counselor education discussed.

Restructuring the On‐Campus Counselor Education Laboratory: Contemporary Professional Issues

“…Hiring someone to coordinate the program's operations seems necessary, even if the program is open only part of the year. Myers and Smith ( 1994) noted problems for faculty when they assumed this administrative role.…”

“…Historically, student counselors have used on-campus laboratories during their prepracticum and praeticum experiences; however, there is a paucity of literature regarding the operation of such training facilities (Myers & Smith, 1994). Research studies concerning on-campus clinical training are also lacking in the counselor education literature (Myers & Smith, 1995).…”

“…Counselor educators are beginning to address long-standing issues concerning practica, internships, and on-campus clinical training for counseling students (Myers, 1994;Myers & Smith, 1994;Myers & Smith, 1995). Programs that are accredited or seeking accreditation through the Council for Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs (CACREP) must meet the standards outlined in Section 111, Clinical Instruction (CACREP, 1994).…”

A National Survey of On‐Campus Clinical Training in Counselor Education

“…We conducted a thorough review of published literature in counseling and psychology relative to on-campus clinical training (Myers & Smith. 1994).…”

“…The full proceedings of the 1992 think tank provide a perspective on the historical development and current thinking of interested counselor educators concerning on-campus clinical training in counselor education (Myers. 1994).…”