My interest in earning my doctorate degree in Counseling dates back to when I was in junior high. At that time, I was always the person everyone came to when they were having problems. This is when I realized I enjoyed, and had a knack for, helping others. Capella University allows me to achieve this desire, while helping me reach my goals. When looking into doctoral programs, I needed them to meet two criteria; they needed to be CACREP accredited, as well as online. In order to ensure that I achieve the career advancement I am striving for requires the program be CACREP accredited. One of my plans for my future is to teach at the post-secondary level. Many schools require a doctorate degree in order to teach. My plan is to continue working as a school counselor, and take on the role of adjunct professor as well. My life affords me the time to pursue my degree, but not in the traditional sense. I am prepared to put in 10 to 15 hours a week towards my degree, and Capella will allow me to do this during non-traditional hours.
I believe that everyone should strive to be a lifelong learner. In many careers, counseling included, change is inevitable. In order to be an effective counselor, you need to …show more content…
Counseling is in need of advocates to work towards having a unified licensure process among states. This will allow for more career opportunities, and respect among our colleagues in social work and psychology. To be a better advocate, I need to be a leader in the field. Many people will regard a counselor with a doctorate as a leader, more so than a counselor without a doctorate. I am a Licensed Professional Counselor, as well as a Board Approved Supervisor in the state of Louisiana. I have been licensed for 7 years, and a supervisor for 4, and can always work to exceed expectations by learning and
I believe that everyone should strive to be a lifelong learner. In many careers, counseling included, change is inevitable. In order to be an effective counselor, you need to …show more content…
Counseling is in need of advocates to work towards having a unified licensure process among states. This will allow for more career opportunities, and respect among our colleagues in social work and psychology. To be a better advocate, I need to be a leader in the field. Many people will regard a counselor with a doctorate as a leader, more so than a counselor without a doctorate. I am a Licensed Professional Counselor, as well as a Board Approved Supervisor in the state of Louisiana. I have been licensed for 7 years, and a supervisor for 4, and can always work to exceed expectations by learning and