Mcclintock's Scholar Practitioner Model

According to McClintock’s scholar-practitioner model, it expresses an ideal of professional excellence grounded in theory and research, informed by experiential knowledge, and motivated by personal values, political commitments, and ethical conduct (McClintock, 2004). As for Capella's scholar-practitioner learning model, learners acquire additional research skills, apply appropriate theory and research strategies, and share knowledge through scholarly publications and presentations (Capella University, 2003). When one looks deeper within both models, they get to view the many similarities that each hold to one another. Both reflect on how theory and research influence professionals to strive and succeed within their work.The aspects that McClintock’s model supports Capella’s range from acquiring and processing information to extracting and evaluating questions. This shows that as scholar- practitioners we are continuing to learn and be educated.
Within the field of psychology, the role of a practitioner-scholar is to build their ability to synthesis theory and application with an emphasis on application. Practitioner-scholars study and obtain research and knowledge to understand the current and previous studies

In order to obtain both, I will have to complete every required course, along with supervision opportunities offered. My ultimate goal is to open up a private practice, where other therapist and counselors can come together along with me to offer services to clients in need of our assistance. Although, to fully accomplish this goal I have to work hard and stay focus on what I want to achieve. The practitioner- scholar model has helped me organize my ideas and analyze different things in a more diverse and open way. I am able to use this model within my career, although it's for Graduate learners, I honestly believe that it's helpful for any