Professor & Reference and Instruction Librarian Coordinator
Diane Duesterhoeft
she/her
Contact:
Louis J. Blume Library, Room 201
St. Mary's University
One Camino Santa Maria
San Antonio, TX 78228-8608
USA
dduesterhoeft@stmarytx.edu
St. Mary's University
One Camino Santa Maria
San Antonio, TX 78228-8608
USA
dduesterhoeft@stmarytx.edu
210-436-3346
American Counseling Association
A few pages of interest from the ACA.
- American Counseling AssociationThe "world's largest association representing professional counselors in various practice settings".
- Licensure Requirements for Professional Counselors, by State (ACA)Links by state and a useful menu of additional resources including various types of counselors, a glossary, and more.
- Texas Licensure Requirements (ACA)Information and links for professional counselor licensure in Texas.
- Career Central (ACA)Job board, internship & practicum opportunities, career and education information, and more.
CACREP
The MA and PhD programs at St. Mary's University are accredited by the the Council for Accreditation of Counseling and Related Education Programs (CACREP).
- Council for Accreditation of Counseling &n Related Educational Programs (CACREP)"he mission of CACREP is to promote the professional competence of counseling and related practitioners through the development of preparation standards; the encouragement of excellence in program development; andthe accreditation of professional preparation programs."
Texas Counseling Association
The Texas Counseling Association (TCA) is the state branch aligned with the ACA.
- Texas Counseling AssociationMember organization for the counseling professional in Texas.
- Licensing & Certification (TCA)Links to various licensing and certification boards in Texas.
Occupational Outlook
The Occupational Outlook Handbook, produced by the Bureau of Labor Statistics in the US Department of Labor, provides detailed profiles on occupations in the US. These profiles include an overview, description of the job, work environment, education, pay, outlook, state and area data, and more.
- Counseling (OOH)Search results on the term "counseling" from the Occupational Outlook Handbook. This leads to multiple profiles.
eBook on Counseling Careers
101 Careers in Counseling, 2nd Edition by Publication Date: 2019eBook. EBSCO. "Fully updated, the second edition of this comprehensive, easy-to-use guide explores the wealth of diverse career opportunities in both traditional and non-traditional counseling settings."
