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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 542: Medical, Functional, and Environmental Aspects of Disability I
BCE 546: Practicum in Rehabilitation Counseling
BCE 547: Internship in Rehabilitation Counseling

Areas of Research:

Students with disabilities in postsecondary environments

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

Technological applications of knowledge dissemination

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. (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. (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.