Recruitment and retention of Native American graduate students in school psychology.
There is a clear underrepresentation of Native Americans in the field of school psychology. There are a number of factors that have led to this underrepresentation, including cultural and historical variables, barriers to accessing higher educational opportunities, and lack of financial support. Given the importance of having diverse perspectives in the field, as well as the need for mental health services and academic supports for Native American children and their families, school psychology trainers should consider actively recruiting and retaining Native American graduate students to doctoral and specialist programs. This article provides specific research-based recommendations for recruiting Native American students and strategies for supporting their success and matriculation in the program. (PsycINFO Database Record
Department of Psychology, University of Montana-Missoula.
Anisa N
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Goforth
Department of Psychology, University of Montana-Missoula.
Jacqueline A
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Brown
Department of Psychology, University of Montana-Missoula.
Greg R
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Machek
Department of Psychology, University of Montana-Missoula.
Gyda
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Swaney
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