Counseling Psychology's Ambivalent Relationship with Master's-Level Training.

McPherson, Robert H.; Pisecco, Stewart; Elman, Nancy S.; Crosbie-Burnett, Margaret; Sayger, Thomas V.

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ERIC Number: EJ619248

Record Type: CIJE

Publication Date: 2000

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Counseling Psychology's Ambivalent Relationship with Master's-Level Training.

McPherson, Robert H.; Pisecco, Stewart; Elman, Nancy S.; Crosbie-Burnett, Margaret; Sayger, Thomas V.

Counseling Psychologist, v28 n5 p687-700 Sep 2000

Presents a historical review of the issue of master's level training in counseling psychology. Discusses the author's views on current social and political pressures that have resulted in renewed tensions in the training of master's level practitioners. Concludes with specific recommendations regarding the manner in which counseling psychology should train master's-level providers and politically respond to this issue. (Contains 36 references.) (Author/GCP)

Descriptors: Clinical Experience, Counseling Psychology, Counselor Training, Graduate Students, Higher Education, Masters Programs, Training Objectives

Publication Type: Information Analyses; Journal Articles

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Language: English

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Note: Special Topic: "Counseling Psychology Training." For related articles, see CG 556 272-279.