Counselor Education Ph.D

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Our degree prepares you for a career in counselor education, mental health, and school counseling. Graduates typically are employed in Counselor Education, Mental Health, Rehabilitation, and School Counseling positions. You will complete practica in advanced counseling, research, supervision, and teaching.  You will also have an internship with both educational and professional goals.

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Degree Overview

Coursework — 61 hours minimum

  • A post-Master’s degree program and total credit hours may be higher for students who do not meet the entry level degree requirements.
  • Practica in areas of advanced counseling, teaching, and supervision.
  • Internship that incorporates programmatic and student professional goals.
  • Program requirements include dissertation and portfolio.
  • Comprehensive Exam
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Admissions

Prerequisite

  • Earned master’s degree from a CACREP accredited counseling program or equivalent by the start of the Ph.D. program

Application Deadline

February 1, 2017 (for a Fall 2017 semester start)

Application Requirements

For the admission process, you will need to provide the following:

  • All official transcripts
  • 3 reference forms
  • GRE scores
  • TOEFL report (for international students)
  • Statement of intent
  • Curriculum vita
  • Interviews are required
  • Graduate School application and fee
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Accreditation

The doctoral program in Counselor Education is accredited by the Council for Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs (CACREP).

Faculty

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Cost & Financial Support

Cost

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Financial Support

Information for Current Students