The Integration of Science and Practice: Unique Perspectives From Counseling Psychology Students

Authors

Saarah D. Kison, University of Southern Mississippi
Kayla D. Moorer, University of Southern MississippiFollow
Margo C. Villarosa, University of Southern MississippiFollow

Document Type

Article

Publication Date

1-1-2015

School

Psychology

Abstract

Counseling psychology training programs predominately subscribe to the scientist–practitioner training model, which emphasizes the mutual integration of science and practice. There has been extensive debate surrounding the applicability of the scientist–practitioner training model to the field of counseling psychology, and existing commentary from both trainers and trainees has documented the potential challenges to adequately integrating science and practice. In the current article, three counseling psychology doctoral students outline their experiences in a program that adheres to the scientist–practitioner training model. In particular, they describe their involvement in both clinical and scholarly related activities, their experiences with the integration of science and practice, and how the scientist–practitioner model has influenced their overall professional development. Specific examples of how the scientist–practitioner model can shape the perspectives and career goals of psychologists-in-training are reviewed.

Publication Title

Counselling Psychology Quarterly

Volume

28

Issue

3

First Page

345

Last Page

359

Recommended Citation

Kison, S., Moorer, K., Villarosa, M. (2015). The Integration of Science and Practice: Unique Perspectives From Counseling Psychology Students. Counselling Psychology Quarterly, 28(3), 345-359.
Available at: https://aquila.usm.edu/fac_pubs/18675