Phenomenological understanding of Black counselor education students at Predominately White Institutions, Historically Black Colleges and Universities, and Hispanic Serving Institutions

Abstract

The experiences of Black counseling students at Predominantly White Institutions are well documented. Using a transcendental phenomenological environmental research design, we explored how 12 Black counselor education graduates experienced their respective institutions across three types of academic institutions—Predominantly White Institutions, Historically Black Colleges and Universities, and Hispanic Serving Institutions. Three salient themes emerged—(1) exposure, (2) real‐life exposure, and (3) cultural oasis. The researchers also discussed implications for counselor education programs and future research.

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