Trenton J Landon, Ph.D., is an Associate Professor in the Department of Special Education and Rehabilitation Counseling at Utah State University. With academic credentials from Michigan State University (Ph.D., 2016) and Utah State University (MS, 2005), he integrates clinical expertise as a Utah-licensed Clinica Mental Health Counselor (2023) and Certified Rehabilitation Counselor (2005) into pedagogical and research domains. Ph.D. in Counselor Education & Supervision (Rehabilitation Counseling), Michigan State University, 2016 MS in Rehabilitation Counseling, Utah State University, 2005 BA in International Studies (Chinese) and BS in Sociology, both from Utah State University, 2004 His research program investigates clinical supervision efficacy , professional identity formation , and equitable service delivery for individuals with disabilities in rural communities. Key contributions include: Developing ethical decision-making frameworks for counselors Advancing understanding of turnover intent in state VR systems Validating assessment tools for supervisory relationships Addressing multicultural competence in global contexts Recent publications (2023-2025) analyze: Organizational factors affecting VR workforce retention Psychosocial assessment adaptations for neurodiverse adolescents Gatekeeping behaviors among counselor educators Comparative analysis of clinical vs administrative supervision Ethical challenges in forensic and business settings As a mentor, he has guided graduate students like Kayla Currier-Kipping while maintaining active involvement in curriculum development (e.g., REH 6240 - Ethical Decision-Making in Counseling , REH 6320 - DSM-5 Applications ) and grant-writing internships.








