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Carrie Smith-King, Ph.D., NCC
Assistant Professor
Director of Master of Science in Counseling Program
Behavioral Sciences Department
Social Science and Related Disciplines Division
Education -
- B.S., University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, May 1993
Major: Psychology; Minor: English - M.S., University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, August 1995
Major: Educational Psychology with specialization in School Counseling - Ph.D., University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, August 2003
Major: Urban Education with specialization in Counseling Psychology (APA Accredited)
Minor: Clinical Psychology
Title of Dissertation: "Racial self-concept and ethnic identity's influence on academic self-concept and high school achievement."
Profile -
I am a licensed Professional School Counselor and National Certified Counselor with 15 years experience providing mental health services to high school students, as well as in the community and corrections settings. My clinical work has granted me the privilege of working with a diverse clientele. I've immersed myself in issues related to race and socioeconomic diversity. I consult with businesses, organizations and schools to promote cultural competence and a positive work and school environment.
Courses -
- Multicultural Counseling
- Counseling Children & Adolescents
- Counseling in the Schools
- Career Development
- Internship in School Counseling
- Theories in Counseling
- Orientation to School Counseling
- Thesis/Research
Recent Publications -
King, C. & Gratz, K. (January/February 2011). "Beyond Service Learning- School and Community Partnerships as a Career & Workforce Development Strategy." American School Counselor, v48, n3.
Recent Presentations -
Gratz, K. & King, C. (June 26, 2011). "Service Learning as a Career and Workforce Development Strategy." 2011 American School Counselor Association Conference, Seattle, WA.
King, C. & Scheidegger, T. (February 24, 2011). "Using story and metaphor to help school-age children grieve." Annual Wisconsin School Counselor Association Conference, Stevens Point, WI.
King, C. & Scheidegger, T. (November 6, 2010). "The basics of supervision: Preparing LPC's to successfully supervise counseling interns and post-master's 3000 hour candidates." Wisconsin Counseling Association Fall 2010 Summit, WI Rapids, WI.
Christiansen, B. & King, C. (November 6, 2010). "An Ethical and Clinical Imperative: Addressing the Killer Stalking Your Clients." Wisconsin Counseling Association Fall 2010 Summit, WI Rapids, WI.
King, C. (October 15, 2010). "Supportive Classroom Strategies for Students with Emotional Issues." Catholic Teacher's Education Conference, Milwaukee, WI.
King, C. (October 15, 2010). "Cultural Communication Styles and its Impact on Learning." Catholic Teacher's Education Conference, Milwaukee, WI.
Gratz, K. & King, C. (February 25, 2010). Beyond Service- Developing 21st Century Skills, WI School Counselor Association Annual Conference, Stevens Point, WI.
King, C. (December 4, 2009). Cultural Competence & N-O-T. The Heart of the Matter Conference: Building Safe and Drug Free Schools, WI Department of Public Instruction, WI Dells, WI.
Cultural Competence Summit: Reducing Disparities in Health Care. American Lung Association in WI, Milwaukee, WI, December 3, 2009
King, C. (June 29, 2009). Female Adolescent Identity. American School Counselor Association Annual Conference, Dallas, TX.
Professional Affiliations -
- American School Counselor Association (ASCA)
- Wisconsin School Counselor Association (WSCA)
- American Counseling Association (ACA)
- Association for Counselor Education and Supervision (ACES)
- Wisconsin Counseling Association (WCA)
Professional Interests -
Cross-cultural counseling, mental health and counseling issues of LGBTQ youth, disparities in health care, school counseling, school-age children with DSM-IV-TR diagnosis.