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. The Ph.D. in Counselor Education and Supervision is accredited by the Council for Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs (CACREP).
The Department of Applied Psychology and Counselor Education, along with the Department of School Psychology, offers services to the University and the local community through the Psychological Services Clinic, a research and training facility.
Admission: Application must be complete and on file in the Applied Psychology and Counselor Education Office by December 1, with decisions announced by the first week of March.
- All applicants should have a GPA of at least a 3.0 on a 4.0 scale, and have GRE Verbal and Quantitative scores of at least 500 each, or 291 total on the new scoring scale, and a minimum of 3.5 on the Analytical Writing subtest. International students must have a TOEFL score of at least 213 on the computer based test and 550 on the paper based tests. An official copy of GRE scores (and TOEFL in an international applicant) needs to be submitted.
- 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.
- 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.