Graduate Counseling Students' Perceptions of Their Preparation to Counsel Children

Identifier

6073

Author

Alexander Hudson Barton

Date

2017

Document Type

Dissertation

Degree Name

Doctor of Education

Major

Counseling

Committee Chair

Stephen Zanskas

Committee Member

Pamela Cogdal

Committee Member

Richard James

Committee Member

Leigh Falls Holman

Abstract

This exploratory study examined 91 masters students' perceptions of their preparedness for counseling children. A web-based survey was distributed nationally to students in clinical mental health, rehabilitation, and school counseling programs to explore the students' desires to counsel children, their perceptions of their overall ability, and their theoretical preparations. Significant differences were found in the different groups explored. Implications for counselor educators, student preparation, and future research are discussed.

Comments

Data is provided by the student.

Library Comment

Dissertation or thesis originally submitted to the local University of Memphis Electronic Theses & dissertation (ETD) Repository.

Recommended Citation

Barton, Alexander Hudson, "Graduate Counseling Students' Perceptions of Their Preparation to Counsel Children" (2017). Electronic Theses and Dissertations. 1758.
https://digitalcommons.memphis.edu/etd/1758