FACULTY PROFILE
Dr. Ahmet Can is an Associate Professor in the Department of Counseling at Governors State University and is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in the state of Illinois. He is also the track leader in the School Counseling specialization at GSU. Dr. Can received his Ph.D. from a CACREP accredited Counselor Education and Supervision program at Ohio University in 2015 and earned a dual master’s degree in School Counseling/Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Ohio University in 2012 and a dual bachelor’s degree in the field of Psychological Counseling & Guidance and Philosophy (double major) from Cukurova University in Turkey.
Dr. Can has worked as a school, college, mental health counselor, clinical supervisor and counselor educator in a variety of settings including a primary, middle, and high school, college counseling center, private practice, and higher education. Dr. Can’s major research and scholarship areas of interests include counselor education and supervision, school counseling, cross cultural counseling, international college students and psychological well-being. Dr. Can regularly presents at state, regional, national and international professional conferences and enjoys presenting with graduate students.
He currently serves as a Faculty Advisor for GSU chapter (Gamma Sigma Upsilon) of Chi Sigma Iota Student Honor Society. He is an active member in several professional organizations including the American Counseling Association (ACA), Association for Counselor Education and Supervision (ACES), Chi Sigma Iota (CSI), Illinois Counseling Association (ICA), and Illinois School Counseling Association (ISCA).
GSU COURSES TAUGHT
COUN 6610 Research & Assessment
COUN 7620 Lifespan Developmental Issue
COUN 7720 Social and Cultural Foundations
COUN 7722 Applied School Counseling with Diverse Students
COUN 7730 Lifestyle and Career Counseling
COUN 8844 Practicum I: School Counseling
COUN 8968 Internship I: School Counseling
COUN 8969 Internship II: School Counseling
COUN 9998 Directed Scholarship
COUN 9999 Capstone Research Project
REFEREED JOURNAL ARTICLES
Sippel, F., Meister, K. L., Miller, P. J., Howard, J. N., Can, A., Bowden, T., & Garlick, A. (2023). Mandatory Reporting and the Retaliation Factor. Children and Youth Services Review, 144. Retrieved from https://doi.org/10.1016/j.childyouth.2022.106747
Kiteki, B. N., Can, A., Kemer, G., & Preston, J. (2022). “A Big Part Is to Address the Elephant": International Counseling Trainees’ Experiences in Clinical Supervision in the United States. Journal of Counselor Preparation and Supervision, 15(3). Retrieved from https://digitalcommons.sacredheart.edu/jcps/vol15/iss3/10
Wright, S. L., Borland, J., & Can, A. (2022). Addressing the Career Needs of Transgender and Gender Expansive Students. Journal of Counseling in Illinois, 7(1). Retrieved from https://cdn.ymaws.com/www.ilcounseling.org/resource/resmgr/publications/journal/volume_7_number_1_summer_202.pdf
Özyürek, R., Topkaya, N., Haktanır, A., Hamamcı, Z., Can, A., Duy, B., Akçıl, S. & Yılmaz, O. (2021). An Examination of the Opinions of Faculty Members on Critical Accreditation Issues in Counselor Education in Turkey. Turkish Psychological Counseling and Guidance Journal, 11(63), 433-455. DOI: 10.17066/tpdrd.1050739
Can, A. & Robey, P. (2021). Utilizing Reality Therapy and Choice Theory in School Counseling to Promote Student Success and Engagement: A Role Play Demonstration and Discussion. International Journal of Choice Theory and Reality Therapy, 40 (2), 37 - 45.
Can, A., Poyrazli, S., & Pillay, Y. (2021). Eleven Types of Adjustment Problems and Psychological Well-being Among International Students. Eurasian Journal of Educational Research 91, 1-20, DOI: 10.14689/ejer.2021.91.1
Poyrazli, S., & Can, A. (2020). Online Counseling: Ethical Guidelines, the COVID-19 Process, Suggestions. Journal of School Counseling. 3(1), 59-83.
BOOK CHAPTERS
Can, A. (2023). International Students Residing in the United States. In S. B. Dermer & R.J. Abdullah (Eds.), the Sage Encyclopedia of Multicultural Counseling, Social Justice and Advocacy. SAGE.
Can, A. (2023). International Counseling. In S. B. Dermer & R.J. Abdullah (Eds.), the Sage Encyclopedia of Multicultural Counseling, Social Justice and Advocacy. SAGE.
SELECTED CONFERENCE PRESENTATIONS
Cheatham, C., Wright, L., & Can, A. (2023, June). Equity-Based Career Development During Covid -19 in the United States: A Global Impact. Paper presented for presentation at the National Career Development Association Global Conference, Chicago, IL.
Can, A. (2023, June). The Clinical Training and Supervision in a CACREP Accredited School Counseling Program in the United States: The Model of Governors State University. Paper accepted at the Xth International Eurasian Educational Research Congress, TED University, Ankara, Turkey.
Cheatham, C., Wright, L., & Can, A. (2023, March). Equity-Based Career Development During Covid -19 in the United States: A Global Impact. Paper presented for presentation at the 3rd Biennial Association for Child and Adolescent Counseling Conference, Chicago, IL.
Can, A. & Wright, L., & Cheatham, C. (2022, November). Navigating the Road to the Doctoral Degree for School Counselors. Paper presented for presentation at the Illinois School Counseling Association Annual Conference, Tinley Park, IL.
Guzman, Y., Can, A., Bradford, K. (2022, November). Advocating for your Role: The Experience of Urban School Counselors in Illinois. Paper presented for presentation at the Illinois School Counseling Association Annual Conference, Tinley Park, IL.
Wright, L., Cheatham, C. & Can, A. (2022, November). COVID-19 and Beyond: Addressing Equity-Based Career Development. Paper presented for presentation at the Illinois School Counseling Association Annual Conference, Tinley Park, IL.
Wright, L., Can, A., & Borland, J. (2022, July). College & Career Readiness for LGBTQ Youth. Paper presented for presentation at the 2022 American School Counselor Association (ASCA) Annual Conference, Austin, Texas.
Can, A. (2022, June). The Clinical Supervision in a CACREP Accredited School Counseling Program in the United States: The Model of Governors State University. Paper presented at the IX International Eurasian Educational Research Congress, Ege University, Izmir, Turkey.
Guzman, Y., & Can, A. (2022, June). Watering Down Identities: The Lived Experience of School Counselors in Urban Illinois. Paper presented at the IX International Eurasian Educational Research Congress, Ege University, Izmir, Turkey.
Can, A. (2022, February). Supporting International Students in the United States: Enhancing the Quality of the International Students Experience. Poster presentation session accepted at the Annual American College Counseling Association (ACCA) Conference, Las Vegas, NV.
Can, A. & Guzman, Y. (2021, November). Group Work in Schools: Best Practice for Psychoeducational Groups. Paper presented for presentation at the Illinois School Counseling Association Annual Conference, Tinley Park, IL.
Wright, L., Borland, J., & Can, A. (2021, November). Career Development of Transgender and Gender-Expansive Students. Paper presented for presentation at the Illinois School Counseling Association Annual Conference, Tinley Park, IL.
Can, A., Wright, L., & Borland, J. (2021, October). Addressing the Needs of Transgender Expansive Students' Career Development: Practical Applications for School Counselors. Paper presented for presentation at the Illinois Counseling Association 73rd Annual Conference, Lisle, IL.
Ozyurek, R., Topkaya, N., Hamamci, Z., Can, A., Duy, B., Haktanir, A., Akcil, S., & Yilmaz, O. (2021, October). A Study for Identifying the Standards for Counselor Education. Paper presented for presentation at the 22nd International Psychological Counseling and Guidance Congress, Mus Alparslan Univeristy, Mus, Turkey.
Can, A. & Ozyurek, R. (2021, July). CACREP Accreditation Process of Counselor Education programs in the U.S. and Developing Accreditation Process in Counseling Programs in Turkey. Paper presented at the VIII International Eurasian Educational Research Congress, Aksaray University, Aksaray, Turkey.
Can, A. & Poyrazli, S. (2020, September). Becoming a Graduate International Student in the U.S.: How to Prepare and What to Expect. Paper presented at the VII International Eurasian Educational Research Congress, Anadolu University, Eskisehir, Turkey.
Poyrazli, S. & Can., A. (2020, September). Multicultural Competency Training and Supervision. Paper presented at the VII International Eurasian Educational Research Congress, Anadolu University Eskisehir, Turkey.