In an effort to better understand yourself, your motivations, interests, and influencers, you will research a counseling profession and write an essay that helps to develop a better understand of your own career development. You may want to consider interviewing an individual working in the position you chose. Interviewing a subject is not required, but can be a helpful way to learn more about the type of counselor you are interested in (and can be used as one of your required 3 sources). *Note: At least one of your references must be a written source such as your textbook or outside, credible source.
Assignment Details
You will submit a paper researching a type of counselor you are interested in. You may choose from the following list:
Career/Guidance Counselor
Marriage & Family Therapist (MFT)
Marriage, Family and Child Counselor (MFCC)
Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC)
Clinical Social Worker (LCSW)
Child Psychologist
School Counselor (K-12)
School Psychologist
College Counselor
Specializations may include EOPS, DSPS, Athletics, Veterans, and more
Rehabilitation Counselor
Substance Abuse Counselor
Pastoral Counselor
