Our State of the Union: Results From the 2017–2018 CCPTP Membership Survey

Sharon S. Rostosky, Michael J. Scheel, Zakary A. Clements

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Abstract

In honor of the 50th anniversary of The Counseling Psychologist, we present a snapshot of the current state of counseling psychology training in the context of the health service psychology model and competency-based framework of the Standards of Accreditation. Using data from the 2017–2018 Council of Counseling Psychology Training Programs membership survey that was completed by 95% of counseling psychology training directors (N = 76), we describe how counseling psychology programs are meeting accreditation requirements and present their self-reported institutional resources and supports. We also summarize preliminary data on program-specific competencies and master’s-level training—two current training-related issues that may strengthen or weaken counseling psychology professional identity and values. We discuss ways of balancing the demands of training and available resources within the current context of overall rising costs and diminishing resources across higher education.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)1115-1135
Number of pages21
JournalCounseling Psychologist
Volume47
Issue number8
DOIs
StatePublished - Nov 1 2019

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Keywords

  • accreditation
  • clinical training
  • counseling psychology
  • doctoral education
  • higher education
  • resources

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Applied Psychology

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