Professional Counselors' Experiences Pursuing State Licensure

Professional Counselors' Experiences Pursuing State Licensure

A phenomenological study was conducted to gather the essence of professional counselors' experiences regarding their pursuit of professional licensure in a Southeastern state. Semi-structured interviews were conducted with six females via the telephone. Interviews were recorded and transcribed...

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Veröffentlicht in:Alabama Counseling Association journal 2012, Vol.38 (1), p.20
Hauptverfasser: Wilkinson, R. Tyler, Suh, Suhyun
Format: Artikel
Sprache:eng
Schlagworte:
Alabama
Barriers
Clinical Experience
Constructivism (Learning)
Counselor Attitudes
Counselor Certification
Counselor Training
Counselors
Financial Problems
Phenomenology
Professional Development
Self Efficacy
Semi Structured Interviews
State Standards
Student Experience
Telephone Surveys
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Zusammenfassung:A phenomenological study was conducted to gather the essence of professional counselors' experiences regarding their pursuit of professional licensure in a Southeastern state. Semi-structured interviews were conducted with six females via the telephone. Interviews were recorded and transcribed for analysis. Findings indicate that these individuals experienced financial difficulties, felt inadequately prepared, and had to deal with unexpected circumstances.
ISSN:1546-2781