Online Counselor Education

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. McLeod 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

"Online Counselor Education: A Guide for Students is a beneficial text with information that any new student in an online counselor education program could use to navigate their online program." -- Dr. Jamison D. Law