Journal article
Experiences of International Students in Practicum and Internship Courses: A Consensus Qualitative Research
The journal of counselor preparation and supervision, Vol.9(2), 5
2017
DOI: 10.7729/92.1137
Abstract
This qualitative study explores the practicum and/or internship experiences of international students in
counseling. Based on the foundation of phenomenological research, this study uses a consensual
qualitative research method. Semi-structured interview questionnaires asked ten participants regarding
their experiences of practica and/or internships (including their fears, challenges, and support from
training programs). Results revealed that the fears and challenges that international students face during
the practicum and/or internship training primarily stemmed from their language barrier and/or a lack of
understanding of the American counseling system. Our findings indicated that providing practical
information, such as sites, the American counseling system, insurance, and cultures, in addition to
ensuring that supervisors and faculty members increase in multicultural competency and sensitivity
about international students, would improve international students’ preparation for their practica and/or
internships.
Keywords
International students, challenge, CQR, counselor education, practicum/internship
Details
- Title: Subtitle
- Experiences of International Students in Practicum and Internship Courses: A Consensus Qualitative Research
- Creators
- Sangmin ParkJee Hyang LeeSusannah M Wood
- Resource Type
- Journal article
- Publication Details
- The journal of counselor preparation and supervision, Vol.9(2), 5
- DOI
- 10.7729/92.1137
- ISSN
- 2164-3288
- eISSN
- 2164-3288
- Language
- English
- Date published
- 2017
- Academic Unit
- Counselor Education and Supervision
- Record Identifier
- 9983993333702771
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