Counseling Students’ Experiences in an Islamic-Based Counseling Course

The purpose of this study was to examine the experiences of learning and consequent development of twelve students enrolled in a four-year undergraduate counselling program at a higher institution of learning in Malaysia. The students’ ages ranged from 20 to 24 years. Participants outlined their lea...

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Published in:International journal for the advancement of counselling 2016-09, Vol.38 (3), p.194-203
Main Authors: Sumari, Melati, Baharudin, Dini Farhana
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Behavioral Science and Psychology
Clinical Psychology
College students
Competence
Counseling
Counselor education
Counselor Educators
Counselor Training
Experiential Learning
Foreign Countries
Industrial and Organizational Psychology
Islam
Learning
Learning Experience
Learning Theories
Malaysia
Original Article
Outcomes of Education
Psychological Methods/Evaluation
Psychology
Psychotherapy and Counseling
Qualitative Research
Religion
Religiosity
Religious beliefs
Religious Factors
Research design
Self Concept
Skill Development
Spirituality
Theory Practice Relationship
Training
Undergraduate Students
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Summary:The purpose of this study was to examine the experiences of learning and consequent development of twelve students enrolled in a four-year undergraduate counselling program at a higher institution of learning in Malaysia. The students’ ages ranged from 20 to 24 years. Participants outlined their learning experiences after taking a three-credit semester-long course on Islamic-based counseling, which was an attempt at integrating religion and spirituality into counselor training. An experiential learning theory served as the framework of reference, and a qualitative research design was adopted. Results revealed four major themes: (1) increased understanding of counseling, (2) better understanding in regard to the self and relationship with God, (3) applicability to daily practice, and (4) enhancing professional competence as a counselor. Finally, implications for research, counselor education and training, and clinical practice are discussed.
ISSN:0165-0653
1573-3246
DOI:10.1007/s10447-016-9267-6