William Briddick

William Briddick is an Associate Professor at South Dakota State University, affiliated with the School of Education, Counseling and Human Development and the Counseling and Human Resource Development Program. He holds a Ph.D. in counselor education and supervision from Kent State University, an M.Ed. from Vanderbilt University, and a B.A. in psychology from Southern Illinois University Carbondale.

His research focuses on clinical mental health counseling, career development, and the historical evolution of counseling practices. Key interests include career construction theory, Adlerian-based approaches, and social justice in career development. He has been recognized with awards such as the T. W. Schultz Scholar distinction and the Mavis Booze Mentorship Award.

Briddick’s publications span decades, exploring topics like role models in life-design, historical figures in counseling (e.g., Frank Parsons), and curricular interventions for gifted students. His work emphasizes culturally responsive practices and the integration of liberation perspectives in career counseling.

• Grants: Includes projects funded by the Turkish Coalition of America, Turkish Cultural Foundation, and South Dakota State University’s Service Learning program.
• Professional Service: Active member of the American Counseling Association, National Career Development Association, and former Research Committee member for the South Dakota Counseling Association.

He teaches in the CHRD program and has contributed to curriculum development, particularly in integrating historical and theoretical frameworks into counseling education. His teaching excellence has been acknowledged through the Graduate Teacher of the Year Award.