Counselor Education Faculty Niles, Spencer G., D.Ed. LPC, NCC Professor and Department Head Counselor Education, Counseling Psychology, and Rehabilitation Services Vita         EDUCATION Penn State University, D.Ed. Counselor Education Harvard University, Management Development Program, Institutes for Higher Education Lehigh University, M.Ed. Counselor Education Colgate Rochester Divinity School, M.Div. studies Bloomsburg University, B.S.Ed. Elementary Education/Sociology

RESEARCH INTERESTS Career development theory and practice across the lifespan RECENT PUBLICATIONS (Condensed List) PUBLICATIONS IN REFEREED JOURNALS Akos, P., Konold, T., & Niles, S. G. (2004).  A career readiness typology and typal membership in middle school. The Career Development Quarterly, 53, 53-66. Trusty, J., & Niles, S. G. (2004).  Realized potential or lost talent: High school variables and bachelor's degree completion. The Career Development Quarterly, 53, 2-15. Trusty, J., & Niles, S. G. (2004).  High-school math courses and completion of the bachelor's degree. Professional School Counseling, 7, 108-115. Hunt, B., Jacques, J., Niles, S. G., & Wierzalis, E. (2003). Career concerns of persons with HIV/AIDS. Journal of Counseling & Development, 81, 55-60. BOOKS Harrington, T., Niles, S. G., & Garraway, G. (2006). Career planning. Shoreview, MN: AGS Publishing. Niles, S. G., & Harris-Bowlsbey, J. (2005). Introduction to career development interventions in the 21st century (2nd edition) Columbus, OH: Merrill Prentice Hall. Amundson, N. E., Harris-Bowlsbey, J., & Niles, S. G., & Amundson, N. E. (2005). Essential elements of career counseling. Columbus, OH: Merrill Prentice Hall. Herr, E. L., Cramer, S. H., & Niles. S. G. (2004). Career guidance and counseling through the lifespan (6th edition). Boston, MA: Allyn & Bacon. BOOK CHAPTERS Niles, S. G. (in press). Life-career rainbow. Encyclopedia of career development. Porfeli, E., Niles, S. G., & Trusty, J. (2005). Theories of career development: Core concepts and propositions. Issues in career development (pp. 1-42). Niles, S. G., & Trusty, J. G. (2004). Career development interventions in schools. In B. Erford (Ed.), Professional School Counseling: A handbook of theories, programs & practices (pp.311-324). Austin, TX: Pro-Ed. Trusty, J. G., & Niles, S. G. (2004). A practical approach to career assessment in schools. In B. Erford (Ed.), Professional School Counseling: A handbook of theories, programs & practices (pp. 431-442). Austin, TX: Pro-Ed. Niles, S. G., Trusty, J. G., & Mitchell, N. (2004). Advocating for career development of students in grades K-12. In G. Goodnough & R. Perusse (Ed.), Advocacy in school counseling. Columbus, OH: Merrill Prentice Hall. COURSES TAUGHT Foundations of Career Development & Counseling Information Career Development Introduction to Secondary School Counseling Secondary School Internship Counseling Practicum Career Practicum Doctoral Seminar in the History & Trends of Counselor Education Doctoral Seminar in Professional Issues in Counselor Education Introduction to Guidance and Counseling Doctoral Counseling Practicum EDITORIAL BOARD APPOINTMENTS The Career Development Quarterly Editor (Two terms, July 1998-June 2001; July 2001- June 2003) Incoming Editor (September 1997-July 1998) Associate Editor (1996-1997) Editorial Board (1990-1996) Select Panel of Reviewers (1988-1990) International Career Development Journal Editorial Board (2000-present) International Journal for the Advancement of Counselling Editorial Board (1998-present) International Journal for Educational and Vocational Guidance Editorial Board (1999-present) Journal of Career Development Editorial Board (1997-present) Reviewer for Thematic Issue on Job Change (1990) Journal of College Student Development Editorial Board (1996-1999; 1999-2002) Journal of Counseling and Development Editorial Board (1993-1996; 1996-1999)

Department of Counselor Education,
Counseling Psychology, and Rehabilitation Services ©2001

Department Head
Spencer G. Niles[ sgn3@psu.edu ]
327 CEDAR Building, University Park, PA 16802
Phone: (814) 865-2412
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