Defense Date

6-3-2026

Graduation Date

Summer 8-7-2026

Availability

Immediate Access

Submission Type

thesis

Degree Name

MSSLP

Department

Speech-Language Pathology (SLP)

School

Rangos School of Health Sciences

Committee Chair

Seth E. Tichenor

Committee Member

Abigail Delehanty

Committee Member

Katie Micco

Keywords

Counseling, Graduate Education, Self-Efficacy, Clinical Competency, Scholarship of Teaching and Learning, Speech-Language Pathology, Speech Therapy

Abstract

This study aimed to examine the impact of a required counseling course through Duquesne University's Speech-Language Pathology program, particularly regarding student’s counseling self-efficacy and their ability to apply counseling skills within clinical practice. Nineteen first year Master’s students in Speech-Language Pathology at Duquesne University during 2025 participated in this study while enrolled in a counseling course and providing therapy to clients. Students completed the Counselor Activity Self-Efficacy Scales for SLPs (CASES) (Victorino & Hinkle, 2019) prior to beginning and after completion of the required counseling course. While observing video-recorded therapy sessions, the Counselor Competencies Scale-Revised (CCS-R) (Lambie & Swank, 2024) was completed. In addition, a historical comparison group was included to serve as a control group as they did not receive explicit counseling training. Findings suggested that participation in a required counseling course was associated with increased counseling self-efficacy and significantly improved application of counseling skills in real-life situations.

Language

English

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