Introducing the VECAP Dictionary of Vocational Evaluation and 
Career Assessment

An updated and expanded version of the Glossary of Terminology
for Vocational Assessment, Evaluation, and Work Adjustment

The Essential Guide for Career Assessment Professionals!

This dictionary is the ultimate resource for those practicing vocational evaluation and career assessment. Carefully curated by a team of industry professionals and rigorously reviewed, this edition offers the most comprehensive and up-to-date terminology available.

Inside You’ll Find:
- Extensive Terminology: An alphabetical listing of approximately 450 terms, each accompanied by a clear definition and a citation, making this dictionary a thorough and reliable reference.

- Cross-Referenced Entries: Some terms are cross-referenced to provide additional context (e.g., background information—see also referral data), ensuring you can navigate related concepts with ease.

- Complete References: All citations are meticulously compiled in the References section, offering a robust resource for further reading and research.

- Guiding Principles and Professional Competencies: Gain insight into the foundational principles and competencies that guide best practices in vocational evaluation and career assessment.

- Valuable Appendices: Includes lists of professionally relevant credentials, key U.S.-based legislation, and related professional associations, including VECAP partners, making this dictionary not just a reference but a comprehensive tool for professional development.

Released in June 2024, this dictionary is a must-have for educators, students, and professionals dedicated to excellence in the practice of vocational evaluation and career assessment.

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Editorial Team

Lead Editor
Amanda McCarthy, Ed.D., CRC, CVE, LCPC, Northern Illinois University
Senior Editor
Lynn Dowd, Ed.S., ICVE
Pamela Leconte, Ed.D.
Randall Boen, Ph.D., CRC LCPC

Peer Reviewers in Alphabetical Order
Tracy Atherton, MA, CRC
Phil Boswell, MA, B.Ed, ABVE/F, CCVE/F, CVRP/F, RRP
Peter Campbell, RRP, CVRP, CCVE/ICVE
Samuel Castiglione, DEd, NCSP
Elizabeth M. Crunkilton, MS
Janelle Ellis, Ed.S., CVE
Sean FitzGerald, MSc (Psych), CVRP-F, ICVE-F, CCVE-F, ICCCP-F
Jill Flansburg, Ph.D., CVE, CRC
Fran Hershey, M.Ed.
Beth Laster, MS, CRC
Francois Paradis, M.A., CVE, CCVE, ICVE
Caren E. Phillips, MS, CVE, LPC, LMFT
Nahal Salimi, Ph.D., CRC
Nancy Scott, MS. CVE
Margaret Smith, B.A., RRP, CVRP, CCVE, ICVE
Megon Steele, MS, CRC, CVE
Lisa Timmons, BA, BS, RRP, CVRP, CCVE, ICVE, RTWDM
Diane Uliana, MS, CVE

Student Contributors in Alphabetical Order
Laura Daniels 
Sara Haapala
Emily Hrabovsky
Sophia Jurkovic
Mary Miller
Valerie Origel
Stephanie Smelser
Alanna Weems
Aja Stokes-Weston
Omobolanle Wunuken