Motivations to Pursue the Doctoral Degree in Counselor Education and Supervision

The Journal of Counselor Preparation and Supervision

Iarussi, Melanie M.¹  Schermer, Travis W.²  Yensel, Jennifer F.³  Hinkle, Michelle⁴ 

[1] Auburn University;Carlow University;Kent State University;William Paterson University

关键词: Counselor Education and Supervision doctorate, motivation, doctoral students, mentorship;   

DOI  :  10.7729/61.1069

学科分类：社会科学、人文和艺术（综合）

来源: North Atlantic Regional Association for Counselor Education and Supervision

【 摘 要 】

Pursuing a doctoral degree in Counselor Education and Supervision (CES) requires a significant commitment. Although there is research on motivations to pursue a doctorate in general, there has not been a specific examination of motivations among those who have pursued a doctorate in CES, which warrants investigation given the diversity of training and potential career paths offered by the degree. In this Q methodology study, 35 students, counselor educators, and practitioners sorted statements pertaining to their motivation for doctoral studies in CES. The sorted statements were correlated and factor analyzed, resulted in four distinct motivations. The motivations are described and implications for CES are discussed.

【 授权许可】

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