Department of Counselor Education and Supervision
Chair: Linda L. Black, Ed.D.
Location: McKee 248
Telephone: 970.351.2731
Counselor Education and Supervision Faculty : Linda L. Black, Ed.D.; Vilma (Betty) Cardona, Ph.D.; Elysia Versen Clemens, Ph.D.; Fred J. Hanna, Ph.D.; Heather Helm, Ph.D.; Jennifer L. Murdock, Ph.D.
The Department of Counselor Education and Supervision (CES) offers a Ph.D. in Counselor Education. CES in collaboration with the Department of Counseling Psychology (CP) offers Masters’ degrees in Clinical Counseling, Clinical Counseling: Couples and Family Therapy, and School Counseling. The Professional Counseling programs appear on page 107. Professional Counseling faculty work collaboratively to advise, mentor, and instruct students. The PC Coordinator, along with the PC core faculty, provides governance, oversight, and accountability for the PC program, including but not limited to policies, procedures, and curriculum.
Counselor Education and Supervision Ph.D.
The doctoral program in counselor education and supervision prepares individuals for employment as counselor educators and supervisors for colleges and universities offering training in school counseling, clinical counseling, couples and family counseling/therapy, counseling with children and adolescents, and gerontology. Graduates are also qualified for licensure as professional counselors, marriage and family counselors, or school counselors. Graduates may be employed in such sites as community agencies, schools, counseling centers, hospitals, industry, employee assistance programs, and private practice.
In addition, the Department of Counselor Education and Supervision, along with the Departments of School Psychology and Counseling Psychology and the Professional Counseling programs offers services to the University and the local community through the Psychological Services Clinic, a research and training facility. The master’s level Professional Counseling programs and the doctoral program in Counselor Education and Supervision are accredited by the Council for Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs (CACREP).
Admission: Application must be complete and on file in the Counselor Education and Supervision Office by January 1, with decisions announced by the first week of March.
- Total score of 1000 for the Verbal and Quantitative subtests of the GRE, and a minimum score of 3.5 on the Analytical Writing subtest is recommended.
- A master's degree in counseling or a related area is required; CACREP accredited programs preferred.
- Three letters of recommendation are required from individuals who are familiar with the student’s academic and clinical skills.
- GPA of 3.25 in the last completed degree is desired.
- Written statement must be completed regarding the relationship of the doctoral program to the future career goals of the applicant.
Attendance at a doctoral applicant interview day is required for the admission process to be completed. Admission decisions are based on the professional judgment of the Counselor Education and Supervision faculty, considering the above data, including personal characteristics and interpersonal communications style as assessed in the pre-admission workshop. Applications are evaluated on a competitive basis for a limited number of positions.
Prerequisites: Required of All Counselor Education and Supervision Ph.D. Students
Entering doctoral students should have completed graduate courses in the following areas:
- Diagnosis and Treatment Planning
- Career Counseling and Theory
- Counseling Theories
- Lifespan Development
- Family Systems
- Group Counseling/Guidance
- Legal and Ethical Issues in Counseling
- Substance Abuse
- Appraisal and Assessment
- Introduction to Graduate Research
Students who have not completed coursework in these areas must complete these courses as deficiency coursework not to be counted toward the hours required for the degree.
For degree and program requirements, see:
Counselor Education and Supervision Ph.D.