Training in Counseling Psychology

Abstract

This article reports the results of the 1985 survey of the Council of Counseling Psychology Training Programs that analyzed responses received from 49 of 59 training directors (83%o) of doctoral counseling psychology programs. The survey requested information about five major areas: admissions and financial assistance, practica and internships, job placements, program faculty and administration, and issues affecting training. Whenever possible, comparisons were made with 1982-1984 Council survey data. Among the findings were (1) women outnumber men in training programs, but there are more men graduating; (2) college counseling centers are by far the most popular practicum training sites, whereas Veterans Administration hospitals and college counseling centers are the most popular internship sites; (3) there appears to be a continued increase in initial employment in community mental health and private practice, as well as differential employment patterns by gender; and (4) unresolved issues, such as professional identity, continue to be perceived by program directors as impacting training.