Counseling psychologists are oriented to life span issues such as career development and adjustment, marriage and family counseling, and a variety of other issues associated with problems encountered by most people during their life. These psychologists provide assessment of, and counseling for, personal, career, and educational problems. Counseling psychologists often use research to evaluate the effectiveness of treatments and to search for approaches to assessing problems and changing behavior. Research methods may include structured tests, interviews, interest inventories and observations. Many work in academic settings, health care institutions, community mental health centers, hospitals or private clinics.
In academic settings, school counselors are employed by elementary, middle/junior high, high schools, and post-secondary schools. The professional school counselor is a certified or licensed educator who addresses the needs of students comprehensively through the implementation of a developmental school counseling program to enhance student learning. School counselors work with all students, including those considered "at risk" and those with special needs. They are specialists in human behavior and relationships who provide assistance to students. They also collaborate and consult with teachers, administrators, and families to assist students to be successful.
Here are some links to find more information about counseling psychology and graduate programs in counseling psychology:
American School Counselor Association provides information for counselors and about the field of counseling.
University of Central Florida-Counselor Education offers a Master in Arts degree in counselor education, a M.Ed. in counselor education, and an Ed.S. in school psychology.
Rosemont College- Counselor Education offers a Master's of Arts in Counseling Psychology.
University of Illinois -- Counseling Psychology provides a strong research-oriented program of doctoral education. The research is considered a fundamental and integral dimension of graduate education.
Villanova University offers a Master's degree in Counseling and Human Relations, with a choice of Community and School specializations.
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