Building Community in Counseling Master’s Programs: A Grounded Theory
Abstract
The purpose of this study was to create a theory explaining the process of community building in counseling education master’s programs. Researchers utilized a grounded theory methodology to study the process of building a sense of community in counseling master’s programs. Researchers discovered how a sense of community or lack thereof develops over time as counseling master's students experience a series of certain positive or negative interactions with their peers and faculty. Researchers recognized themes of the process of developing community such as program supports, benefits and barriers of community, and lack of community outcomes. Furthermore, recommendations to facilitate belonging are explored for both faculty and students.
Keywords:
- Keyword: counselor education
- Keyword: graduate students
- Keyword: community
How to Cite:
Nolan, E., Slaske, A., Onyeani Nwosu, C. & Clark, M., (2025) “Building Community in Counseling Master’s Programs: A Grounded Theory”, Teaching and Supervision in Counseling 7(3). doi: https://doi.org/10.7290/tsc07ek3u
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