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Research & Scholarships
Research & Scholarship CACREP Doctoral Competencies (2016):
a. Research designs appropriate to quantitative and qualitative research questions
b. Univariate and multivariate research designs and data analysis methods
c. Qualitative designs and approaches to qualitative data analysis
d. Emergent research practices and processes
e. Models and methods of instrument design
f. Models and methods of program evaluation
g. Research questions appropriate for professional research and publication
h. Professional writing for journal and newsletter publications
i. Professional conference proposal preparation
j. Design and evaluation of research proposals for a human subjects/institutional review board review
k. Grant proposals and other sources of funding
l. Ethical and culturally relevant strategies for conducting research
Artifacts of Research & Scholarship Competency
Article 1 – Completion of certification fulfills the (CACREP Standard 6.B.4.I) demonstrating an understanding of the design and evaluation of research proposals. This course allowed for the reviewed emergent research practices and processes (CACREP Standard 6.B.4.d).
Article 2 – This artifact used a multivariate, quantitative, between-group experimental design to explore the idyllic values of motherhood and the correlation to postpartum depression. These artifacts demonstrate my ability to develop a thorough literature review that meets professional writing standards (CACREP Standard 6.B.4.g) Additionally, I developed a research design that is appropriate to quantitative research design (CACREP Standard 6.B.4.a), as well as utilizing appropriate instrumentation for this study (CACREP Standard 6.B.4.e and CACREP Standard 6.B.4.f), and write at an appropriate level for professional publication (CACREP Standard 6.B.4.h).
Article 3 – As a component of Advanced Multivariant Statistics, this model rationale demonstrates an understanding of (CACREP Standard 6.B.4.e) instrument design models and methods.
Article 4 – This analysis portfolio demonstrates the competency in SPSS and the use of univariate and multivariate research. I was able to successfully master the comprehension of the ultiziation of data and analysis of data, including independent sample t-test, repeated measures t-test, one way between subjects ANOVA, a two-way ANOVA, and an ANCOVA, a matrix. This article demonstrates competency in the use of univariate and multivariate research design and data analysis (CACREP Standard 6.B.4.b).
Articles 6-8 – These artifacts were accepted for presentation at the Black Mental Health Conference in September. These artifacts demonstrate the competency necessary to prepare for a professional conference proposal (CACREP Standard 6.B.4.i).
The following articles were completed during COUC 745 Advanced Multivariant Statistics: “The purpose of this course is designed to help students acquire an advanced understanding of research design and statistical techniques necessary to not only understand and consume the scientific literature in and around the field of counseling and community care but to also produce a high-quality doctoral dissertation that meaningfully contributes to the scientific literature”.
Article 5 – This qualitative research proposal explored the experience of animal-assisted therapy, or AAT, with the African American female population. This proposal hoped to gain insight into the current gap in the literature concerning multicultural diversity with the creative counseling intervention of animal-assisted therapy. This artifact demonstrated the competency for research designs appropriate to qualitative research questions (CACREP Standard 6.B.4.a) and qualitative design approaches to qualitative data analysis.
Qualitative research helps advance our understanding of effective solutions to the complex problems addressed in counseling. Therefore, counseling doctoral students need to understand qualitative methods of inquiry and when and how to use them. This course promotes an understanding of the main qualitative research methods and their application to the counseling field. Selected qualitative research methods are explored, appropriate problems for qualitative inquiry are delineated, and rigorous, ethical, and effective qualitative research strategies are applied to problems addressed in counseling.
Qualitative research helps advance our understanding of effective solutions to the complex problems addressed in counseling. Therefore, counseling doctoral students need to understand qualitative methods of inquiry and when and how to use them. This course promotes an understanding of the main qualitative research methods and their application to the counseling field. Selected qualitative research methods are explored, appropriate problems for qualitative inquiry are delineated, and rigorous, ethical, and effective qualitative research strategies are applied to problems addressed in counseling.
Research & Scholarship:
Manuscript submission in progress for publication in a peer review journal:
Glover, A. R. (Lead Author). A Systematic Integrative Review of Counselor Training and COVID-19. Submitted to the Journal of Counselor Preparation and Supervision.
Conducted a systematic integrative review examining the impact of COVID-19 on counselor education and training.
Analyzed adjustments to training programs, supervision practices, and counselor competency development in response to pandemic-related challenges.
Identified key themes related to technology integration, telehealth preparedness, and mental health workforce adaptability.
Provides recommendations for future counselor education frameworks and crisis-response training.
Scholarly presentation submitted to a state, regional, national, or international counseling conference:
Research & Scholarship Reflection:
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Reflect on the process of developing leadership-level knowledge, skills, and practices in this competency. What has been especially impactful/meaningful/important to you personally and professionally?
Research has been meaningful to me in many capacities. As I do have an interest and passion for research, these classes have prepared me to successfully contribute to the field of counseling. As a researcher, I found a gap within the current body of literature of animal-assisted therapy. While partnering with the leaders of animal-assisted therapy, Pet Partners, and the American Psychological Association, I will complete my Quantitative research dissertation measuring clinicians' multicultural competency level. These classes have successfully helped me to complete the necessary components of professional study, and will continue to use these skills as I advance in the field of research.
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Describe an area of strength that you have developed while in the program in this area of competency. What is one way you plan to utilize this strength in your vocation?
Interpersonally, I now have the identity of a researcher. This is a strength as I want to continue to grow. As a counselor educator, I would love to teach research, including both quantitative and qualitative research. These classes have fostered a sense of curiosity, lifelong learning, and contribution to the field of counseling.
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Describe an area of challenge/growth opportunity in this competency area. What is your plan to develop excellence in this area?
Initially, through qualitative and quantitative research, I was challenged to learn the data analysis program and the statistical analysis required to complete a research project successfully. I plan through my dissertation and future research to utilize the skills and continue my growth as a researcher.
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Reflect on how faith in Christ relates to this competency.
As I reflect on how Christ has helped to strengthen me in research, I am reminded of Isaiah 40:31: But those who hope in the Lord will renew their strength. They will soar on wings like eagles; they will run and not grow weary, they will walk and not be faint.” Research can often be challenging, and processes can be demanding. I turn to Christ to help strengthen and refresh me as a future counselor educator, and researcher.