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What you will learn

911±¬ÁÏÍø develop advanced research competencies, gain formal training in clinical supervision, and refine teaching practices grounded in counselor education. Through a combination of core coursework, research methods, and a student-selected cognate area, students learn to design scholarly studies, contribute to the counseling knowledge base, and prepare future counseling professionals. The program emphasizes inquiry, evidence-based practice, and leadership in counselor education.

Career Opportunities

Graduates are prepared for roles such as:

• University faculty in counselor education
• Educational researchers and scholars
• Clinical supervisors in counseling settings
• Program directors or administrators
• Professional consultants or subject-matter experts
• Leaders in counseling organizations and associations

What to Expect

The CACREP-aligned program consists of a minimum of 60 credit hours of blended coursework (online, hybrid, and in-person) across core counselor education, research, a student-selected cognate, and dissertation hours. This selective and intensive program may be completed on a part-time or full-time basis. Full-time students can typically expect to complete the program within three years of matriculation. The program enrolls approximately 5–7 students each year. Applications are due by February 15, and interviews typically occur in mid-March.

 These outcomes reflect the knowledge and skills expected from graduates of the PhD in Counselor Education in the five professional roles as outlined by CACREP. Upon completion of their PhD in Counselor Education and Supervision, students will:  

• Counseling: Integrate counseling theories and evidence-based practices to provide ethical and culturally responsive interventions across diverse settings.
• Supervision: Develop and apply a personal supervision model that adapts to supervisee developmental levels, supervision modalities, evaluative processes, and culturally responsive strategies.
• Teaching: Create a teaching philosophy based on evidence-supported theory and practices and demonstrate competency in designing and implementing culturally supportive teaching methods, including online formats.
• Research- Conduct quantitative and qualitative research relevant to counseling and its specialty areas and disseminate scholarly work through publications and presentations.
• Advocacy and Leadership: Exhibit knowledge and skills in counselor leadership applicable to higher education, professional associations, and counseling environments and develop competency to influence systemic change in the counseling field at individual, professional, and policy levels.

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