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The Bear Counseling Collective

Aims & Scope

Aims

• Provide a platform for undergraduate and graduate students to publish scholarly work in psychology.
• Foster academic growth, critical thinking, and professional development among student authors, reviewers, and editors.
• Encourage diverse perspectives, research methodologies, and areas of inquiry within the field of psychology.
• Build a supportive, peer-reviewed environment that values collaboration, inclusivity, and constructive feedback.
• Contribute to the academic community at the University of Northern Colorado (and beyond) by highlighting student voices in psychology.

Scope

• Original research articles and proposals across all areas of psychology, including clinical, counseling, developmental, cognitive, social, health, and educational psychology.
• Theoretical papers, literature reviews, and conceptual analyses relevant to psychological science and practice.
• Case studies and practice-based reflections that connect psychological theory to applied contexts.
• Interdisciplinary contributions linking psychology with related fields such as sociology, education, neuroscience, or environmental studies.
• Submissions that engage with issues of equity, diversity, inclusion, and cultural responsiveness in psychology.
• Book reviews, commentaries, and shorter pieces that stimulate dialogue within the student psychology community.