Program Overview
College of Education and Behavioral Sciences
Site: Greeley
Mode: In-person
Start term: Fall
Chair: Heather Helm, Ph.D.
Location: McKee 248
Telephone: 970.351.2731
Website: www.unco.edu/cebs/applied-psychology-counselor-education/
Applied Psychology and Counselor Education Faculty: Heather Helm, Ph.D.; Brian D. Johnson, Ph.D.; Danielle Kahlo, Ph.D.; Jennifer L. Murdock-Bishop, Ph.D.; Kristin Myers, Ph.D.; Kenneth Parnell, Ph.D.; Jeffrey A. Rings, Ph.D.; Lu Tian, Ph.D.; Matthew Tis, Ph.D.; Angela Vaughan, Ph.D.; Angela Weingartner, Ph.D.; Stephen L. Wright, Ph.D.
The doctoral program in counselor education and supervision prepares individuals for employment as counselor educators and supervisors in graduate programs offering training in school counseling, clinical counseling, couples and family counseling/therapy, and counseling with children and adolescents. Graduates are also qualified for licensure as professional counselors, couples 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
General Doctoral Degree Admission Requirements
Program Requirements:
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. International applicants must meet the English proficiency requirements established by the Graduate School and International Admissions.
- 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.
Degree Requirements — 83-92 Credits
Required Major Credits — 37-43 hours
Counseling Core (12 hours)
| APCE 702 | Practicum in Counseling | 4 |
| APCE 712 | Advanced Practicum in Individual Counseling | 4 |
| APCE 762 | Practicum in Group Facilitation | 4 |
Supervision Core (8 hours)
| APCE 714 | Practicum in Supervision of Counseling | 3- 6 |
| APCE 715 | Seminar in Counselor Supervision and Theory | 2 |
Theory and Instruction Core (17-23 hours)
| APCE 703 | Professional Development Seminar in Counselor Education | 1 |
| APCE 710 | Seminar in Instruction, Pedagogy, and Evaluation in Counseling and Psychology | 3 |
| APCE 746 | Advanced Seminar in Counselor Education and Supervision | 3 |
| APCE 792 | Internship in Counselor Education and Supervision | 1- 6 |
| APCE 723 | Seminar in Advanced Multicultural Perspectives in Counselor Education and Supervision | 3 |
Interest Areas (Select One) — 12-15 hours minimum
Couples and Families (13 hours)
| APCE 668 | Sexuality Counseling | 3 |
| APCE 669 | Advanced Methods: Couples and Family Therapy | 3 |
| APCE 694 | Practicum in Couples and Family Therapy | 4 |
| APCE 774 | Practicum in Supervision of Family Therapy | 3 |
Play Therapy (12 hours)
| APCE 609 | Foundations of Play Therapy | 3 |
| APCE 617 | Play Therapy: Theory and Practicum | 3 |
| APCE 713 | Practicum in Supervision of Play Therapy | 3 |
Students will complete three additional credits of an elective to be selected in consultation with their advisor.
School Counseling (15 hours - if no previous School Counseling background)
| APCE 602 | Foundations of School Counseling | 3 |
| APCE 608 | Organization, Administration and Evaluation of School Counseling Programs | 3 |
| APCE 614 | Internship in School Counseling and Guidance | 1- 9 |
| APCE 748 | Instruction, Supervision and Leadership in School Counseling | 3 |
| | or | |
| ELPS 660 | Law and the Administrator | 3 |
APCE 614: Take 6 hours
NOTE: Students with a School Counseling background will work with advisor to select 9 credits in addition to APCE 748 to comprise interest area.
Research Core — 3 hours
(Additional six hours under Research Tool 2.)
Research Proposal/Dissertation — 16 hours
Research Tools — 15 hours
Research Tool 1: Applied Statistics
Research Tool 2: Applied Research
| APCE 716 | Research Seminar in Counselor Education | 3 |
| SRM 680 | Introduction to Qualitative Research | 3 |
Electives
Suggested Electives for Students Completing Quantitative Dissertations:
| SRM 607 | Non-Parametric Statistics | 3 |
| | or | |
| SRM 609 | Sampling Methods | 3 |
| | or | |
| SRM 625 | Applied Multiple Regression Analysis | 3 |
| | or | |
| SRM 627 | Survey Research Methods | 3 |
Suggested Electives for Students Completing Qualitative Dissertations:
| SRM 685 | Educational Ethnography | 3 |
| | or | |
| SRM 686 | Qualitative Case Study Research | 3 |
| | or | |
| SRM 687 | Narrative Inquiry | 3 |
| | or | |
| SRM 688 | Writing Qualitative Research | 3 |
Doctoral Minor
Students have the option to complete the Doctoral Minor in Applied Statistics and Research Methods; this is part of the plan of study and is done in consultation with the academic advisor.
Other Recommended Electives:
| APCE 609 | Foundations of Play Therapy | 3 |
| APCE 617 | Play Therapy: Theory and Practicum | 3 |
| APCE 713 | Practicum in Supervision of Play Therapy | 3 |
| APCE 774 | Practicum in Supervision of Family Therapy | 3 |
| APCE 785 | Advanced Practicum in Community Engagement: Campus Connections | 1 |
| APCE 793 | Practicum in Clinic Administration and Service Delivery | 3 |
| APCE 794 | Advanced Practicum in Clinic Administration and Service Delivery | 1 |
Program Notes
Students will submit a proposal to present at least one time at a juried state, regional, national or international conference. This presentation can be done alone, with faculty, or with peers. Students must submit a copy of the presentation proposal for their files. Accepted presentations: students must submit a copy of the letter of proposal acceptance and copies of presentation handouts. It is highly recommended that students have manuscripts published, in press, and/or in submission prior to graduation, and that students have been involved in grant writing as a part of their education.
Students may complete a doctoral minor in one of the following areas in lieu of an interest area:
- Higher Education and Student Affairs Leadership
- Educational Leadership and Policy Studies
- Special Education
- Educational Psychology
- Cultural Studies and Equity Graduate Certificate Program
This program is accredited by the Council for Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs.