Ph.D. in Education
Counselor Education & Supervision
The counselor education and supervision concentration of the Ph.D. in Education program prepares critically reflective counselor educators, supervisors, scholars and leaders in the counseling profession. With a focus on leadership, social justice, and advocacy, students graduate with knowledge and skills for practical application of advanced counseling and crisis theories, supervision, pedagogy, research methodology, and program evaluation.
Program Highlights: We are committed to the field of counselor education and equip our students to be leaders in forging the future of our discipline. Our program is committed to creating inclusive environments and engaging experiences for our students, and we see a few key distinctive features of our program that contribute to our success: n
CACREP-accredited doctoral program
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Part- and full-time student options
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Small cohort sizes
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Awarded for Excellence as an Outstanding Doctoral Program by the Southern Association for Counselor Education and Supervision Strong track record of collaborative student research and teaching opportunities with faculty Public Graduate School of Education
95%
of recent graduates describe their overall professional preparation as Excellent or Very Good
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