About the Journal

Scope Statement

The Journal of Counseling and Educational Studies publishes original, high-quality manuscripts that contribute meaningfully to the advancement of counseling and related educational science disciplines. Approximately 70% of published articles focus on counseling, broadly defined, while 30% draw from closely aligned disciplines, including educational psychology, educational leadership, and school psychology, particularly where these fields intersect with counseling theory, practice, training, and outcomes.

Types of Manuscripts

The journal welcomes the following types of submissions:

  • Quantitative, qualitative, and mixed-methods empirical research
  • Theory-driven and conceptual manuscripts
  • Systematic reviews, meta-analyses, and integrative literature reviews
  • Methodological and measurement studies relevant to counseling and educational sciences
  • Program evaluations and practice-informed research
  • Policy analyses with clear implications for counseling and educational systems

Intended Audience

The Journal of Counseling and Educational Studies serves a diverse, interdisciplinary audience, including:

  • Scholars and researchers in counseling, educational psychology, educational leadership, school psychology, and related fields
  • Practitioners, including counselors, counselor educators, school psychologists, educational leaders, and mental health professionals working in educational and human service settings
  • Doctoral students and emerging scholars seeking theory-driven, methodologically rigorous, and interdisciplinary research
  • Policy makers and educational administrators interested in evidence-based approaches to mental health, learning, equity, and institutional improvement
  • Interdisciplinary researchers examining the intersections among counseling, education, psychology, leadership, and policy

Publication Frequency

The Journal of Counseling and Educational Studies is published annually, with one issue released each year in November. This publication schedule allows the journal to curate a cohesive and high-quality collection of peer-reviewed scholarship that reflects emerging and established research in counseling and the educational sciences.