2024 Association for Assessment and Research in Counseling Conference

Table 5. While AARC has long led the charge on aspirational competencies for specialized practice, the counseling profession still wrestles with how (and whether) to incorporate practice-focused competencies for entry-level counselors. After a brief review of instruction in assessment, diagnostic practice, research, and program evaluation for entry-level counselors, we will explore the benefits of recentering counselor education on practice-focused competencies. Join us for a conversation regarding essential work behaviors in assessment and research alongside implications for research.