Enhancing Research Training Curricula through the Ethical Integration of AI-Powered Tools: Opportunities and Challenges for Counselor Educators

Authors

Joshua C. Watson, Texas A & M University - Corpus ChristiFollow
Chris Leeth, Texas A&M University Corpus ChristiFollow
Kevin Wong, Texas A&M University Corpus ChristiFollow
Justen Schroeder, Texas A&M University Corpus ChristiFollow

Document Type

Article

Keywords

Artificial intelligence (AI), generative AI, large language modeling research training, counselor education

Subject Area

Counselor Education

Abstract

This article reviews existing training models used to teach research courses and facilitate researcher identity development in counselor education curricula and suggests how generative artificial intelligence (GenAI) can be incorporated into these courses as an instructional aid that improves researcher efficiency. Various GenAI tools used across stages of the research process are introduced with a discussion of their ethical implications and how they can be integrated into exiting lesson plans.

Public Significance Statement

This article provides a roadmap for integrating generative AI into counselor education research and training, enabling students to become more confident and capable researchers. By bridging traditional pedagogy with cutting-edge tools, counselor educators can improve student engagement, efficiency, and ethical awareness in the research process. This helps ensure efficacious and meaningful research that benefits the individual clients and the public at large.

Recommended Citation

Watson, J. C., Leeth, C., Wong, K., Schroeder, J. (2025). Enhancing Research Training Curricula through the Ethical Integration of AI-Powered Tools: Opportunities and Challenges for Counselor Educators. Journal of Counselor Preparation and Supervision, 19(3), 1-14.