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Typically university and college counseling centers have been viewed as viable work settings for counseling psychologists. The selection of this type of setting is often encouraged for new professionals, especially those interested in clinical work This article examines some important issues for new counseling psychology professionals to consider when choosing this type of work setting. The issues are discussed in terms of professional and personal issues. The professional issues examined in the article include specialized training, implementation of the scientist-practitioner model, competency issues, practice issues, and ethical/legal issues. Developmental issues, racial/ethnic differences, and gender differences are also explored. Recommendations and coping strategies are presented for all of the issues.

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