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On Becoming a Clinical Sociologist

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Handbook of Clinical Sociology

Part of the book series: Clinical Sociology: Research and Practice ((CSRP))

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Most clinical sociologist will tell you that they did not select clinical sociology as a career goal during their professional education. This was partly due to the lack of curricula or degree programs in clinical sociology and partly because there were few role models and advocates for clinical sociology. Clinical sociology did not have visibility as a career choice. This situation persists today.Most individuals became clinical sociologists by circuitous routes as their careers evolved and when opportunities presented themselves.

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  1. College of Health and Social Services, New Mexico State University, Las Cruces, New Mexico, 88003, USA

    John G. Bruhn

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  1. Eastern Shore, University of Maryland, Princess Anne, Maryland, USA

    Howard M. Rebach

  2. New Mexico State University, Las Cruces, New Mexico, USA

    John G. Bruhn

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Bruhn, J.G. (2001). On Becoming a Clinical Sociologist. In: Rebach, H.M., Bruhn, J.G. (eds) Handbook of Clinical Sociology. Clinical Sociology: Research and Practice. Springer, Boston, MA. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4615-1217-2_19

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