Background and Expertise
Research interests
Dr. Amy Milsom's research focuses on choices and transitions related to careers and postsecondary education. Her work has explored the skills and dispositions needed for successful transitions to school and work as well as the factors that influence college and career choice and satisfaction. Much of that work has centered around individuals with disabilities. She also has explored the role of school counselors in fostering college and career readiness. The third edition of her co-authored book, “Career and College Readiness Counseling in P-12 Schools,” was published in 2021 and has been used as a professional development resource in many school districts throughout the United States.
Areas of expertise
- Career and college readiness
- Postsecondary transition planning
- Career Development
Education/Academic qualification
Psychology, BA, The Pennsylvania State University
Counselor Education, MEd, The Pennsylvania State University
Counselor Education, EdD, The Pennsylvania State University
Research Interests
- Choices and transitions related to careers and postsecondary education
Disciplines
- Social and Behavioral Sciences
- Education
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Discipline in schools: exploring the role of the school counselor
Esparza, A. & Milsom, A., 2024, In: Journal of Counselor Leadership and Advocacy. 11, 1, p. 60-74 15 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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CAREER AND COLLEGE READINESS COUNSELING IN P-12 SCHOOLS Third Edition
Curry, J. R. & Milsom, A., Dec 15 2021, Career and College Readiness Counseling in P-12 Schools, Third Edition. Taylor and Francis, p. 1-381 381 p.Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Chapter
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Fostering strengths and supporting the needs of students with disabilities
Milsom, A. & DeWeese, M., Jan 29 2021, Strengthening School Counselor Advocacy and Practice for Important Populations and Difficult Topics. IGI Global, p. 193-213 21 p.Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Chapter
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Experiences of Students with Disabilities Transitioning from 2-Year to 4-Year Institutions
Milsom, A. & Sackett, C., Jan 2 2018, In: Community College Journal of Research and Practice. 42, 1, p. 20-31 12 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Examining Person–Environment Fit and Academic Major Satisfaction
Milsom, A. & Coughlin, J., Oct 2017, In: Journal of College Counseling. 20, 3, p. 250-262 13 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review