K. Elizabeth McDonald
College of Social and Behavioral Sciences
School of Counseling
Degree Program
M.S. Clinical Mental Health Counseling
K. Elizabeth McDonald has a BA in Sociology, an MA in Community Counseling (with an addictions emphasis), and a Ph.D. in Counselor Education and Supervision. Among other settings, she has worked in a residential setting for juveniles, a county jail, university counseling and psychological services settings, and community agencies, providing her with experience working with children, adolescents, and adults. Dr. McDonald is a Licensed Professional Counselor in MN, a Nationally Certified Counselor, and a Board Certified-TeleMental Health Provider.
Dr. McDonald currently serves as the Director of Skills Training and Curriculum in the School of counseling, where she supports skill development, curriculum development and revision, supervises faculty, and supports the School of Counseling.
Education
PhD, The Pennsylvania State University (Penn State) - State College, PA United States
Public Service
American Red Cross, Team Member: Disaster Action Team volunteer
Awards / Honors
"Emerging Leader" award recipient, Association for Counselor Education and Supervision, 2007
Publications
McDonald, K. E., Cook, A. D. (2021). Seventh Edition of APA Style: A Foundation for Advocacy in Counseling. The Journal of Counselor Preparation and Supervision.
McDonald, K. E., Hartwig Moorhead, H. J., Neuer Colburn, A. A. (2015). Teaching Writing Skills to Counseling Students for Clinical Competence and Professional Advocacy. Journal of Counselor Leadership and Advocacy.
Presentations
Scott, S. K., McDonald, K. E., J, F. (2013). I’m a counselor not a writer: Bridging counseling skills and writing in counselor education. Association of Counselor Educators and Supervisors (ACES) .