Carl J. Sheperis & Randy Joe Davis 
Online Counselor Education [EPUB ebook] 
A Guide for Students

Online Counselor Education: A Guide for Students is an all-new guide for online students in counselor education programs. Students in online environments face a number of challenges that could put them at a disadvantage unless they have a resource to help guide them through some of the confusing aspects of an online environment. Such challenges include the lack of understanding surrounding graduate school performance expectations, balancing graduate school and life, the inability to connect with community members and local field agencies, and various other aspects unique to an online environment.  This text will help students through these challenges and act as an invaluable resource.

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Chapter 1: Introduction to the Online Training of Counselors and Counselor Educators – Carl Sheperis

Introduction to Online Training for Counselors

Performance of Online Students vs. Traditional Students

Maximizing the Benefits of Your Experience

Mental Preparation

Physical Preparation

Prepare for Certification and Licensure from the Onset

Enjoy Your Journey

Summary

Chapter 2: Getting Comfortable with Technology – Kylie P. Dotson-Blake & J. Scott Glass

Introduction: Getting Comfortable with Technology

Learning Management Systems

Asynchronous Learning

Typical Computer Software

Assignment Preparation Software: Documents, Spreadsheets and Presentations

Assignment Preparation Software: Video Capture

Video Conferencing

Navigating Ancillary Resources and Tools

Summary

Chapter 3: Managing Family, Work and School – Missy Wheeler & Laura Shannonhouse

Guide to Success

Introduction

The Life of an Online Student

Introduction to Wellness

Promoting Wellness of the Online Student

Wellness Definition and Models

Student Experiences

The Case of Jesse – Elementary School Teacher

The Case of Alex – Internship Issues

The Case of Andrea – Family Emergency

Summary

Chapter 4: Understanding the Quality of Your Online Program – Amy L. Mc Leod

Introduction

The Quality Counselor Education Program

Personal and Lifestyle Factors

Educational and Academic Needs and Goals

Career Aspirations

Program Specific Indicators of Quality

Evaluating Faculty Experience, Research, and Service

Dissecting Degree Requirements

Formal Measures of Quality in Counselor Education

Accreditation

Evaluating Online Education Programs and Courses

Summary

Chapter 5: Professional Identity and Professional Engagement – RJ Davis and Wendy Greenidge

Introduction

Building a Professional Identity

Professional Affiliations

Continuing Education and Professional Growth Conferences

Thinking Like a Professional

Collaborating with Other Professionals

Professional Conduct

Protecting the Public

Professional Dispositions and Rubrics

Ethical Functioning in an Online Environment

Patience in an Online World

Understanding the Student Evaluation Process

A Professional Approach to Appealing Grades and Other Decisions

Social Media and Online Presence

Building a Professional Online Profile

Professional Contact Information

Summary

Chapter 6: Navigating a Digital Textbook or Online Lab – Carl Sheperis & R. J. Davis

Introduction

Renting Versus Purchasing

Vendors

Digital Libraries

Deconstructing an Online Lab

Instructor Notes

Personal Notes

Creating a Note

Storing and Accessing a Note

Editing a Note

Printing and Exporting a Stored Note

Embedded Media

Understanding Learning Outcomes

Deconstructing a Chapter

Chapter Objectives

Learning Outcomes

Headers and Sub-headers

Figures and Tables

Terms and Glossary

Multimedia

Using E-Textbooks to Prepare for Certification and Licensure

Summary

Chapter 7: Interacting Productively with Faculty and Peers – Wendy L. Greenidge

Introduction

Online Etiquette

Sidebar

Email Communication

Lack of Anonymity in an Online Environment

Effective Online Discussion Board Interaction

How to Make a Professional Post in a Discussion Forum

Engaging in a Scholarly Debate Versus an Argument

Appropriately Advocating for Yourself in an Online Environment

Social Media and Online Presence

Building a Professional Online Profile

Creating Professional Contact Information

Seeking Support from Faculty Members

Summary

Chapter 8: Respecting Diversity in an Online Environment – Robyn Trippany Simmons, Tiffany Rush-Wilson, & Breyan Haizlip

Introduction

Ethics and Diversity

Respecting Different Beliefs

Raising Consciousness

Social Justice and Counselors

Summary

Chapter 9: Academic Integrity – Carolyn Berger & Ruth Outzs

Introduction

Definition and Intentionality

Integrity and the Internet

Integrity in Academic Writing

Self-plagiarism

Patchwriting

Turnitin and Other Plagiarism Detection Packages

Preventing Plagiarism

Why Do Counselors Use APA Style?

APA Style Resources

APA Style Manual

APA Templates

Bibliographic Software

Citing Sources

Citations in the Reference List

In-Text Citations

Developing a Professional Writing Style

Ethical Functioning Within an Online Area

Test-taking

Fraud in Online Courses

Summary

Chapter 10: Online Research – Michelle Perepiczka, Donna Sheperis, & Ruth Ouzts Moore

Introduction

Identifying a Research Topic

What is A Research Topic?

Inspirations for Research Topics

Test out Your Topic

Finding and Evaluating Database Resources

What are Databases?

Getting to Know Specific Databases

Evaluating Databases

Evaluating Respective Items

Navigating Through Databases

Outside of the Library: Website Resources

Searching the Web

Wikipedia

Finding Scholarly Websites

Evaluating the Website for Credibility

Tricks to Finding Supplemental Resources

Paraphrasing and Quoting

Plagiarism

Writing Tips

Organizing Your Writing

Supporting Your Writing

Summary

Chapter 11: Academic Residencies – Carl Sheperis & R. J. Davis

Introduction

The Importance of Residency

Refining and applying knowledge previously learned

Skill development exercises

Networking with peers and professors

Professional Development

Different Types of Residencies

Course-Based Residencies

Program-Based Residencies

Web-Based Residencies or The Virtual Classroom

Financial Aspects of Residency

Tuition Expenses

Transportation/Travel Expenses

Hotel/Food/Essentials Expenses

Equipment

International Residencies

Preparing for and getting the most out of Residency

Pre-Program Residency Preparation

Frequency and Duration

Locations and Environment

General Expectations while attending

The Role of Gate Keeping at Residency

Fostering a Collaborative Attitude

Collaboration – the Professor’s Perspective

Collaboration- a Student’s Perspective

Professional Behavior and Professional Disposition

Understanding the Faculty Review Process

Networking and Preparing to Attend Professional Conferences

Student Experiences

Summary

Chapter 12: Fieldwork Experiences – Debra G. Leggett, Josh Strickland, & Elizabeth Krzewski

Introduction

Selecting a field experience site

CACREP Standards for Fieldwork and State Licensure Requirements

Getting the Most Out of Your Practicum and Internship

Developing Counseling Skills at a Distance

Distance Supervision

Direct versus Indirect Hours

Professionalism to Represent Your Program and the Counseling Profession

Advocating for Yourself in a Field Experience

Working within the appropriate scope of practice

Summary

Chapter 13: Preparing for Employment – Carl Sheperis & R. J. Davis

Introduction

Developing your job search strategy

Common professional documents

Letters of Interest or cover letters

Resumes

Curriculum Vita

Letters of Reference

Electronic portfolios

Licensure and Certification

Interviewing

Summary

Chapter 14: The Evolution of Counselor Training and Future of the Counseling Profession – Carl Sheperis & R. J. Davis

Introduction

Online Education

Online Counselor Education

Biases against Online Education

Changes in Higher Education and Need for More Health-related Professionals

Increase in CACREP Accreditation of Online Programs

Growth in Traditional Institutions Offering Online Formats

Employer Stigma

Preparing Yourself for an Interview

Changes in Practice of Professional Counseling

Distance Credentialed Counselor (DCC).

Imagining the counseling profession in 20 years

Summary