The Education and Training of Women in Clinical and Counseling Psychology Programs: Then and Now–1960 to 2013

Abstract

This article identifies eight changes or developments occurring in the past 50 years in the education and training of women in graduate psychology programs—specifically, in clinical and counseling psychology: gender composition; feminist perspectives and women's rights—expanded freedoms; appreciation of diversity and multiculturalism; theoretical developments and advancements; expanded scope of training—models, curricula, and treatment approaches; technological and communication advances; work-world and marketplace developments; and financial resources. These eight changes are discussed in the context of their impact on women graduate students as well as on women faculty.