Experience of Underrepresented Students in Master’s-Level Counselor Education Programs

Authors

Deborah L. Duenyas, Kutztown University of PennsylvaniaFollow
Andre Sumiel, George Washington UniversityFollow
Jill Krahwinkel, Antioch UniversityFollow

Document Type

Empirical Research Article

Keywords

Education, Counseling, Supervision, Phenomenology, Underrepresented

Subject Area

Counseling, Counselor Education

Abstract

The purpose of this phenomenological investigation was to understand the racial and ethnic experiences of underrepresented Master’s-level counseling graduate students in CACREP-accredited counselor education programs. The second author conducted semi-structured interviews with six masters-level counseling graduate students. Data analysis revealed four composite themes that comprised students’ experience. The themes were: Perceived Cultural Competence, Individual Characteristics, Connection and Advocacy, and Bringing “It” Up. Implications on how counselor education programming and curriculum can provide support for underrepresented students are provided.

Recommended Citation

Duenyas, D. L., Sumiel, A., & Krahwinkel, J. (2023). Experience of Underrepresented Students in Master’s-Level Counselor Education Programs. Journal of Counselor Preparation and Supervision, 17(2). Retrieved from https://digitalcommons.sacredheart.edu/jcps/vol17/iss2/8