ERIC Number: EJ924171
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2011-Jun
Pages: 14
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ISSN: ISSN-0165-0653
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Attending to Diversity Representation among Council for Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs (CACREP) Master's Programs: A Pilot Study
Shin, Richard Quentin; Smith, Lance Christian; Goodrich, Kristopher Michael; LaRosa, Nina Daniele
International Journal for the Advancement of Counselling, v33 n2 p113-126 Jun 2011
Extant research has neglected to explore the diversity representation of counselor education programs. This pilot study sought to examine the extent to which CACREP-accredited master's-level programs attend to the representation of people of color, individuals with dis/abilities, lesbian, gay, bisexual (LGB), and transgender persons within admissions, enrollment, and graduation data. The findings indicated little consistency in the maintenance of students' demographic characteristics among participating programs. The authors contend that counseling programs need to critically analyze their policies and procedures to ensure a responsive milieu for students from diverse backgrounds. Implications for the counseling field are presented.
Descriptors: Counselor Training, Counseling, Masters Programs, Accreditation (Institutions), Minority Groups, Disabilities, Sexual Orientation, Enrollment, Student Characteristics, Educational Policy, Student Diversity, Admission (School)
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Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
Education Level: Higher Education
Audience: Counselors
Language: English
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