Social Media Policy for Counselor Education Programs

Authors

Jared S. Rose, Bowling Green State UniversityFollow
Robin Dufresne, Bowling Green State UniveristyFollow
Allison Arnekrans, Central Michigan UniversityFollow
Leslie Neyland, Wright State UniversityFollow

Document Type

Article

Keywords

counselor education, social media, ACA Code of Ethics

Subject Area

Counseling, Counselor Education

Abstract

In light of the American Counseling Association’s ACA Code of Ethics (2014) addressing the use of social media in the counseling profession, counselor education programs must prepare to properly monitor their professional social media use. Social media is defined, followed by a review of types and uses of social media. The authors discuss a process for developing a social media policy for counselor education program including reviewing the relevant literature and ethical considerations. A suggested policy is included for counseling programs to consider. Keywords: counselor education, social media, ACA Code of Ethics

DOI

http://dx.doi.org/10.7729/42.1376

Recommended Citation

Rose, J. S., Dufresne, R., Arnekrans, A., & Neyland, L. (2020). Social Media Policy for Counselor Education Programs. Journal of Counselor Preparation and Supervision, 13(2). http://dx.doi.org/10.7729/42.1376