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Counseling in Nigeria and the United States of America: Contrasts and Similarities |
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| Authors: | Oyaziwo?Aluede Adriana?G?McEachern |
| Institution: | (1) Department of Educational Foundations and Management, Ambrose Alli University, PMB 14, Ekpoma, 310001, Nigeria;(2) College of Education, Florida International University, 326, University Park, Miami, Florida, 33199;(3) Department of Educational and Psychological Studies, College of Education, Florida International University, 238B, University Park, Miami, Florida, 33199 |
| Abstract: | This paper compares the profession of counseling in Nigeria and the United States of America (USA). Many differences exist in the practice of counseling in these two countries, including a greater emphasis on specialization, credentialing and licensing in the USA. Issues such as lack of insurance coverage and general economic disadvantage affect the utilization of counseling services in Nigeria. Although both countries are dealing with similar societal concerns, training standards remain localized. The authors recommend that given the global nature of counseling's reach and potential impact across the world, efforts should be made to implement international credentialing standards. |
| Keywords: | counseling in nigeria counseling in the USA globalization of counseling international counselor education |
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