A Phenomenological Study of the Experiences of Master’s Level Students of Color in Counseling Programs

Authors

Melanie Varney, University of FloridaFollow
Catherine Y. Chang, Georgia State UniversityFollow
Rafe McCullough, Lewis & ClarkFollow
Mary Huffstead, University of West GeorgiaFollow
Jennifer Smith, University of Northern ColoradoFollow

DOI

https://doi.org/10.7290/tsc010203

Abstract

This qualitative study investigated the training experiences of 12 students of color in CACREP-accredited master’s level counseling programs using semi-structured phenomenological interviews. The 12 participants identified as Asian American (n = 2), Japanese American (n = 1), Chinese (n = 1), Black (n = 1), African American (n = 1), Latino and/or Hispanic (n = 3), and multiracial (n = 3). We used interpretive phenomenological analysis and identified three main themes: cultural marginalization; biculturalism; and safe or counter-hegemonic relationships. Training implications for counselor education programs are provided.

Recommended Citation

Varney, Melanie; Chang, Catherine Y.; McCullough, Rafe; Huffstead, Mary; and Smith, Jennifer (2019) "A Phenomenological Study of the Experiences of Master’s Level Students of Color in Counseling Programs," Teaching and Supervision in Counseling: Vol. 1 : Iss. 2 , Article 3.
https://doi.org/10.7290/tsc010203
Available at: https://trace.tennessee.edu/tsc/vol1/iss2/3