Daniel L. Boutin

Assistant Professor, Counselor Education
Department of Educational Studies in Psychology,
Research Methodology, and Counseling
315J Graves Hall
(205)-348-0285
dboutin@bamaed.ua.edu
Appointed in 2007

Recent Courses Taught:

BCE 512: Counseling Theory and Practice
BCE 542: Medical, Functional, and Environmental Aspects of Disability I
BCE 546: Practicum in Rehabilitation Counseling
BCE 547: Internship in Rehabilitation Counseling
BCE 548: Medical, Functional, and Environmental Aspects of Disability II
BCE 699: Dissertation Research Seminar

Areas of Research:

Students with disabilities in postsecondary environments

Vocational rehabilitation outcomes for Deaf, deaf, and hard of hearing consumers

Research-to-practice in rehabilitation counseling

Academic Degrees:

Ph.D., The Pennsylvania State University, 2006. Counselor Education.

M.S., Springfield College, 1999. Rehabilitation Counseling.

B.S., Springfield College, 1997. Rehabilitation Services.

Professional Experiences:

Assistant Professor of Counselor Education/Rehabilitation Counseling, Department of Educational Studies in Psychology, Research Methodology, and Counseling, The University of Alabama, 2007 – Present.

Rehabilitation Consultant, Aetna US Healthcare, 1999 – 2000.

Selected Publications:

Boutin, D. L., & Wilson, K. B. (2009). An analysis of vocational rehabilitation services for consumers with hearing impairments who received college or university training. Rehabilitation Counseling Bulletin, 52, 156-166.

Boutin, D. L., & Wilson, K. B. (2009). Professional jobs and hearing loss: A comparison of consumers who are deaf and hard of hearing. Journal of Rehabilitation, 75(1), 36-40.

Boutin, D. L. (2009). The impact of college training and vocational rehabilitation services on employment for consumers with hearing loss. JADARA, 42(2), 75-91.

Boutin, D. L., & Wilson, K. B. (2008). Dynamic SSDI/SSI benefits for VR consumers with hearing loss in college. Rehabilitation Counselors & Educators Journal, 2(2), 17-27.

Boutin, D. L. (2008). Persistence in postsecondary environments of students with hearing impairments. Journal of Rehabilitation, 74(1), 25-31.

Boutin, D. L. (2007). Effectiveness of cognitive behavioral and supportive-expressive group therapy for women diagnosed with breast cancer: A review of the literature. Journal for Specialists in Group Work, 32(3), 267-284.

Boutin, D. L. (2006). Accessibility considerations in the use of Internet-based counseling for people with disabilities: An ethical perspective for the counseling relationship and professional responsibility. Journal of the Pennsylvania Counseling Association, 8(1), 5-13.

Selected Presentations:

Boutin, D. L., & Accordino, M. P. (2009, February). Successful closures of consumers with psychiatric disabilities receiving higher education. Paper presented at the National Council on Rehabilitation Education conference, San Antonio, TX.

Boutin, D. L. (2008, October). A national study of professional jobs for consumers with hearing loss. Paper presented at the National Rehabilitation Association conference, St. Louis, MO.

Boutin, D. L. (2008, October). OWN-OCC/ANY-OCC: An empirical look at insurance rehabilitation consulting. Paper presented at the National Rehabilitation Association conference, St. Louis, MO.

Boutin, D. L. (2007, September). Dynamic SSDI/SSI benefits in public VR: Impact of hearing loss and collegiate training. Paper presented at the National Rehabilitation Association conference, Tucson, AZ.

Boutin, D. L. (2006, November). Attending college with hearing loss: A model for VR success. Paper presented at the National Rehabilitation Association conference, Orlando, FL.

Boutin, D. L. (2003, May). Persistence of deaf adults. Paper presented at the ADARA: Professionals Networking for Excellence in Service Delivery for Individuals who are Deaf and Hard of Hearing conference, East Rutherford, NJ.