COUNSELING SPECIALTY PAPER (32 pts.): Pick a specialty area in the field of counseling such as play therapy, music therapy, equine therapy, etc. Make sure you are interested in it as you can use this as part of your elevator pitch! Write an APA style paper that addresses the following: What professional organization is devoted to this specialty? What are the requirements, beyond the core preparation standards to enter the field as a professional? Does it recognize certification, licensure, accreditation, or other professional designations? What are the demands for employment for persons with this specialty (Statistical figures expected here)? What is being done in the specialization and what is the future? What websites are available for a person interested in this area? You will be expected to have a minimum of three peer-reviewed journal articles referenced in your paper, NOT including websites for the specialty area. This paper is to follow APA guidelines and be 3-4 pages in length (not including title and reference pages). A rubric will be made available online.
