Examining Artificial Intelligence Policies in Counsellor Education

IF 1.2 Q3 PSYCHOLOGY, CLINICAL

Counselling & Psychotherapy Research Pub Date : 2025-01-02 DOI:10.1002/capr.12880

Laurie O. Campbell, Caitlin Frawley, Glenn W. Lambie, Karina S. Cabrera, Bryanna D. Vizcarra

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Abstract

Aims

This study investigated counsellor education Council for Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs (CACREP) programs generative artificial intelligence (AI) policies in doctoral-level counselor education programs. We aimed to contribute to emerging research on the use of generative AI within counselor education.

Methods

A content analysis of the policies was conducted along with a linguistic analysis of the policies to determine the authenticity, tone, and analytical nature of the University, and program policies.

Results

A content analysis of generative artificial intelligence usage policies within doctoral counselor education programs indicated that only five programs had program-specific generative artificial intelligence policies. Most programs utilized University policies or usage guidance.

Conclusion

Suggestions for practice include providing definitional clarity of the different types of AI to reduce potential frustration for learners. Further, programs should consider developing a program-specific policy since the counseling profession requires a high level of ethical responsibility to best serve clients.

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Counselling & Psychotherapy Research PSYCHOLOGY, CLINICAL-

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4.40

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12.50%

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期刊介绍： Counselling and Psychotherapy Research is an innovative international peer-reviewed journal dedicated to linking research with practice. Pluralist in orientation, the journal recognises the value of qualitative, quantitative and mixed methods strategies of inquiry and aims to promote high-quality, ethical research that informs and develops counselling and psychotherapy practice. CPR is a journal of the British Association of Counselling and Psychotherapy, promoting reflexive research strongly linked to practice. The journal has its own website: www.cprjournal.com. The aim of this site is to further develop links between counselling and psychotherapy research and practice by offering accessible information about both the specific contents of each issue of CPR, as well as wider developments in counselling and psychotherapy research. The aims are to ensure that research remains relevant to practice, and for practice to continue to inform research development.