African American Students in Counselor Education Programs: Perceptions of Their Experiences |
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| Authors: | Malik S Henfield Delila Owens Sheila Witherspoon |
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| Institution: | 1. Department of Rehabilitation and Counselor Education, University of Iowa;2. Department of Counselor Education, Wayne State University |
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| Abstract: | The authors explored 11 African American doctoral students' perceptions of their experiences in counselor education programs, and their findings are presented. Using a phenomenological methodological framework, the authors investigated the various systems of support that students use as they navigate their respective programs. Human agency was the theoretical framework for this study, and 4 themes emerged from the data: assertiveness, more experienced African American students, race‐based organizations, and personal and professional care from advisors. Implications for students and counselor education programs are discussed. |
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