Exploring Leadership Development Among Female Asian International Counseling Students: A Qualitative Study

Given the paucity of studies concerning the leadership development of female Asian international students attending CACREP-accredited counselor education programs, the authors conducted a qualitative study with the aim of exploring the leadership development experiences of these students. In-depth interviews were conducted with 10 students who were asked to share their experiences in leadership development through semi-structured interviews at two universities. A total of three domains and five core ideas emerged from the data. Domains included perception of professional leadership, internal and external factors, and advice to counselor education programs. Implications were discussed for both counselor educators and practicing counselors.