Leadership and Administrative Roles in Counselor Education

Doctoral degree programs in Counselor Education and Supervision are intended to prepare graduates to be leaders and advocates in the profession. As such, LeadershipLeadership and Advocacy is designated as one of the five core areas outlining the roles and responsibilities of being a counselor educator. Understanding the CACREP leadership standards and how this may intersect with your developing leadership framework is important as a counselor educator in training, and as a new CES professional who may one day become an administrator. This chapter focuses on understanding leadership from a liberation paradigm, learning the CACREP leadership standards, wellnessWellness and self-careSelf-care for leaders, and leader development models.