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Learn the theory and practice of educating and supervising future counselors in clinical settings and in your own higher education classroom.
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Expand your impact. Empower others. Teach the next generation of counselors.
Learn the theory and practice of educating and supervising future counselors in clinical settings and your own higher education classroom.
Expand your impact. Empower others. Teach the next generation of counselors. Are you ready to apply your counseling expertise to a new challenge? Earning a PhD in Counselor Education and Supervision could be how you take your career to the next level, whether in the classroom or in a leadership capacity. Your courses will cover the advanced leadership skills needed to drive change as an administrator in behavioral health agencies and beyond. Coursework in areas like research design, counselor education, and inferential statistics will also help you prepare to contribute original knowledge to the counseling field.
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Phd in counselor education and supervision.
The fully accredited online PhD in Counselor Education and Supervision from University of the Cumberlands teaches the knowledge and skills you need to launch a career in research and postsecondary teaching in counseling programs across the United States. Our program also covers the advanced leadership skills needed to drive change as an administrator in behavioral health agencies and beyond.
Our curriculum covers the five major domains of contemporary counselor education curriculum: advanced clinical work, supervision, teaching, research and scholarship, and leadership and advocacy. The program breaks down into three essential components: core CES coursework, professional research and field experience coursework. In total, you’ll complete 66 post-master’s credit hours, including courses such as:
- Advanced Counseling Theories and Skills
- Theories and Techniques of Clinical Supervision
- Leadership & Advocacy in Professional Counseling
- Online Teaching & Learning in Counselor Education
- Advanced Educational Research
Finally, you’ll work in collaboration with graduate faculty members to research, write and defend an original dissertation that advances knowledge in the counseling profession. You’ll graduate equipped with:
- Mastery that prepares you for a teaching career in higher education environments
- Administrative expertise preparing you for leadership in clinical and educational settings
- Advanced clinical skills aimed to maximize proficiency in an independent practice milieu
- Independent research skills preparing you to make original contributions to your field
Course Requirements
- CES 700 - CES Program Orientation
- CES 704 - Professional Writing
- CES 705 - Introduction to CES: Professional Identity
- CES 715 - Online Counseling and Supervision
- CES 730 - Andragogy in Counselor Education and Supervision
- CES 731 - Multicultural Issues in Counselor Education and Supervision
- CES 733 - Ethical and Legal Issues in Counselor Education and Supervision
- CES 735 - Advanced Counseling Theories and Skills
- CES 831 - Theories and Techniques of Clinical Supervision
- CES 833 - Leadership & Advocacy in Professional Counseling
- CES 835 - Online Teaching & Learning in Counselor Education
- CES 837 - Neuroanatomy & Behavioral Medicine for Professional Counseling
And one elective from the following:
- CES 737 - Trauma Counseling: Etiology, Treatment, and Interventions
- CES 710 - Mindfulness Based Cognitive Behavioral Interventions in Mental Health Counseling
- COUN 538 - Introduction to Play Therapy
- COUN 540 - Human Sexuality in Counseling
*CES 738 or CES 851 may also be used to fulfill elective credits
- CES 931 - Advanced Clinical Practicum
- CES 953 - Advanced Clinical Internship I
- CES 955 - Advanced Clinical Internship II
Nine hours of the degree are earned through a series of courses focusing on research methods and research activities. The research courses culminate in the completion of a dissertation. Both CES 734 and CES 850 are required for all students. Each student will select either CES 851 or CES 738 depending on the methodology you intend to pursue with your dissertation research. Students may take both advanced research design courses and count one as their elective.
- CES 734 - Quantitative Research Design
- CES 850 - Qualitative Research Design
- CES 851 - Advanced Qualitative Research Design OR CES 738 - Advanced Quantitative Research Design
- CES 838 - CES Comprehensive Exam
- CES 736 - Dissertation Seminar
- CES 839 - Advanced Educational Research
Students must be enrolled in a minimum of two semesters of dissertation coursework for a total of six (6) credit hours.
- CES 950 - Dissertation
- CES 951 - Dissertation
NOTE ON DISSERTATION CREDITS AND PROCEDURES: The candidate must file an Intent to Graduate at the beginning of term of intended completion; must schedule Oral Dissertation Defense at least two weeks prior to Intended Date; and must file approved dissertation with Program Director prior to graduation.
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Mission and goals.
The mission of UC's PhD in Counselor Education and Supervision online program is to develop counselor educators and supervisors who are innovative in their contributions to the profession through research, leadership, advocacy, and clinical excellence.
Counselor Education and Supervision Careers & Outcomes
All stats from U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
Licensed Professional Counselor Supervisor: $101,340
As a Licensed Professional Counselor Supervisor, you’ll provide an opportunity for your supervisees to discuss any work-related issues and difficulties they may have and help determine possible ways for them to be resolved.
Psychologist: $81,040
Psychologists study cognitive, emotional, and social processes and behavior by observing, interpreting, and recording how individuals relate to one another and to their environments.
Mental Health Program Manager: $101,340
Mental Health Program Managers plan, direct, and coordinate the business activities of their mental health facility.
Educational or Career Counselor: $60,140
Advise and assist students and provide educational and vocational guidance services.
Compliance Manager: $71,690
Examine, evaluate, and investigate eligibility for or conformity with laws and regulations governing contract compliance of licenses and permits, and perform other compliance and enforcement inspection and analysis activities not classified elsewhere.
Postsecondary Teacher: $79,640
Postsecondary teachers instruct students in a variety of academic subjects beyond the high school level.
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All programs at University of the Cumberlands are offered at some of the lowest rates in the nation – and we even include free textbooks through our One Price Promise! For more information on how affordable this program would be for you, visit our Financial Aid page.
A Ph.D. in Counselor Education and Supervision is a doctoral degree that equips counseling professionals to teach in higher education classrooms. As a graduate counseling student at Cumberlands, you’ll learn the theory and practice of educating and supervising future counselors in clinical settings, as well as leadership skills you can apply in education, behavioral health, and human services settings.
With your Ph.D. in Counselor Education and supervision, you’ll be able to choose from a variety of counseling career paths, including: counselor educator, licensed professional counselor supervisor, clinical director, regulatory affairs director, quality assurance director, compliance manager, compliance operations manager, risk manager, academic leadership, or assistant professor in a related field.
As it turns out, University of the Cumberlands is one of the only higher education institutions to offer synchronous, CACREP-accredited programs online! When a PhD in Counselor Education and Supervision online program is available online, it provides a flexible, synchronous format to make it possible to pursue your studies even while working as a counselor. Admissions requirements typically include a CACREP-accredited master’s degree in counseling or the equivalent, as well as an active professional counseling license.
When considering pursuing an online PhD in Counselor Education and Supervision it is important to remember that a PhD is the same as a doctorate, and degree programs at this level are typically research-intensive and require an original dissertation. As a PhD in Counselor Education and Supervision online student, you’ll be taking courses in areas like research design, counselor education, and inferential statistics to help you prepare to contribute original knowledge to the field of counseling.
Pursuing your doctoral degree in counseling education and supervision could be one way to enhance your career and drive change on a larger scale. Some reasons you may find it worthwhile to further your education with a PhD in Counselor Education and Supervision program are that postsecondary education roles in the field of mental health are expected to increase by 12 percent between 2021 and 2030; a PhD in Counselor Education and Supervision offers the chance to build on your past education and experience while preparing to take your career in a new direction; and the median annual salary for postsecondary counseling professors was $77,500 in 2021, nearly $30,000 more than most other counseling professions.
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The CACREP Council accredits the Clinical Mental Health Counseling program, Addiction Counseling program, PhD in Counselor Education & Supervision, and the related Doctorate of Educational Leadership Online (EdD) Program. CACREP is a specialized accrediting body recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA) that accredits counselor-preparation graduate degree programs. For more information, visit https://www.cacrep.org .
CACREP Outcomes for the Department of Counseling at University of Cumberlands:
Vital Statistics: 2017 , 2018 , 2019 , 2020
Program Evaluation Outcomes Report: 2015-2018 , 2021 , 2022 , 2023
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Counselor Education and Supervision Doctor of Philosophy in Counselor Education and Supervision
As a counselor, you know how important mentors and positive professional role models can be. Capella University offers groundbreaking online learning combined with in-person experiences that can help you develop your inner mentor and advance as a leader in counseling.
Our CACREP-accredited PhD in Counselor Education and Supervision program can help you advance as a practitioner, leader, clinical supervisor, educator, and researcher. This program offers you a way to practice real-world application of theories with hands-on experience during your practicum and internship courses. You'll build your skills in counseling, teaching, research, leadership, advocacy, and supervision.
Begin dissertation prep early
Take what you learn and apply it to real-world situations in your practicum and internships.
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Focus on developing advanced counseling, clinical supervision, teaching, leadership, and research skills.
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Our curriculum is designed to incorporate the values, principles, and ethical standards of national, regional, and state professional counseling associations and honor societies.
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- Online and in-person
- 12 core courses
- Internships
- Advanced doctoral phase
- CACREP-accredited
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Courses and skills
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- This program requires a total of 72 quarter credits
- You’ll need to complete 12 core courses in addition to two internship courses, a practicum, and dissertation requirements.
Your work toward completion of this CACREP-accredited counselor education and supervision PhD features an in-depth study of doctoral-level instructional delivery in advanced counseling practice/therapy, counseling supervision, teaching, research, leadership, and advocacy.
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What you'll learn
This program is designed to prepare counseling professionals for advanced clinical practice, leadership, teaching, and supervisory roles. Build your skills in multiple methods of graduate-level instructional delivery in counseling, clinical supervision, leadership, and advocacy.
On successful completion of this program, you should be able to:
- Apply principles supporting personal and professional development, modeling exemplary comportment
- Conduct valid, reliable, and ethical research that contributes to the knowledge base for the field of counselor education and supervision
- Evaluate current theories and practices of the counseling profession to promote evidence-based practice, supervision, and teaching
- Advocate for social justice and the advancement of professional counseling
- Apply professional codes of ethics, cultural competence, and legal standards to counselor education and supervision practice
- Communicate professionally and effectively with diverse individuals and groups through written, verbal and electronic formats
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How much does the phd in counselor education and supervision cost.
The total cost of your degree will depend on academic performance, transfer credits, scholarships and other factors. See GuidedPath cost information below.
A structured learning format with an active peer community and faculty guidance. We’ll set the schedule, you meet the deadlines.
- Based on the quarter system; 1-2 courses per 10-week quarter
- 1 semester credit = 1.5 quarter credits
- Weekly assignments and courseroom discussions
- Pay for what you take, price varies by courseload or term
$730 per credit, 60 coursework credits, 0 max transfer credits
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$730 Per quarter credit
60 coursework credits
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12 credits of practicum and internship included in program costs. Travel, lodging, meals and other expenses not included.
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- A master’s degree from an institution accredited by an agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education, or from an internationally recognized institution
- Completion of a CACREP-accredited curriculum equivalent master's degree program
- Your official master’s transcripts, with a minimum grade point average of 3.25 or higher on a 4.0 scale
- A valid, government-issued form of photo identification
- 2 Letters of recommendation completed by supervisor, faculty member and professional colleague
- An extended goal statement and writing sample. Your Resume or curriculum vitae (CV)
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If you completed your most recent academic coursework, degree, or credential at an institution outside the United States, regardless of your citizenship or where you currently live, you are considered an international applicant.
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- Minimum score on acceptable test for proof of English proficiency
- Transcript evaluation
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What can you do with a phd in counselor education and supervision degree.
Graduates of this program are prepared to work as counselor educators, clinical supervisors, leaders, researchers, and advanced practitioners in academic and clinical settings. This specialization requires coursework and clinical experience.
Related job titles to explore*
- Adjunct faculty
- Counseling faculty
- Director of counseling
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- Child and youth services
- Colleges, universities and professional schools
- Elementary and secondary schools
- Management consulting services
- Offices of mental health practitioners (except physicians)
- Outpatient care centers
- Outpatient mental health and substance abuse centers
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Do you want to use your counseling experience to aid the next generation of counselors in helping more people heal and grow? With a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Counselor Education and Supervision , you can learn how to help students blend theory and praxis so they can help clients who are in need. Whether your goal is to become an educator or to further develop your clinical skills with new tools, our PhD in Counselor Education and Supervision is the perfect fit to help you meet your goals.
The mission of Liberty University’s Department of Counselor Education and Family Studies is to develop ethically and spiritually aware mental health counselors and counselor educators. Liberty seeks to foster experts in the field who demonstrate the values, knowledge, skills, and personal disposition to promote the mental health and holistic wellness of their clients. Through A PhD in Counselor Education online program, you can impart what you have studied to others and turn knowledge into wisdom.
Your officially conferred degree name will be Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Counselor Education and Supervision .
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Why Choose An Online Doctorate in Counseling?
After gaining experience in the field of counseling, you can be more equipped to apply theory to real-world situations with clients who need your help. As students enter the field of counseling for the first time, your experience could be a valuable tool to help them meet challenges with grace and competence. With Liberty’s PhD in Counselor Education and Supervision, you can help students prepare for the field of counseling and help others.
Our PhD in Counselor Education and Supervision program is CACREP accredited and provides you with advanced training in:
- Counseling techniques
- Counselor education and supervision
- Leadership and advocacy
- Research and scholarship
This program is designed for those who want to expand their career options and receive mentoring from experts in the field of counseling and counselor education.
Our faculty possesses a passion for training you in advanced clinical mental health techniques so you can make a positive difference in schools and with families. As you graduate from our PhD in Counselor Education and Supervision program you can leave more prepared to emerge as a counseling leader in college and university counselor education departments. Whether you desire to work in public, private, or government settings, a PhD in Counselor Education and Supervision can help you achieve your goals.
What Will You Study in a PhD in Counseling Online Degree?
Liberty’s Counselor Education and Supervision PhD is designed to prepare you to be a mentor in a professional counseling preparation program. Our PhD in Counselor Education and Supervision courses can help equip you with knowledge and skills in important areas such as:
- Advanced counseling
- Counselor education
- Supervision
Our courses integrate a biblical worldview while preparing you to effectively and ethically serve diverse cultures. To ensure that you have extensive training and preparation, our program includes advanced field experiences and internships. These hands-on opportunities can help you connect with professionals in the field and gain the experience employers seek. At Liberty, you can be confident that you are receiving a world-class education that can help sharpen and equip you as you pursue positions of added responsibility.
Through this program, demonstrate your expertise and practice as a leader in the field of counseling. You can be well-equipped to develop programs to train up new counselors that will show ethics and biblical values.
Potential Career Opportunities
- Administrator in community and public roles
- Advanced professional counselor
- Advanced researcher or scholar
- College or university administrator
- College or university professor
- Executive administration for private and government departments
The PhD in Counselor Education and Supervision program is designed for students who wish to become counseling experts, clinical supervisors, leaders, advocates, and scholars in the field of counseling.
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- COUC 715 – Advanced Theory Application and Orientation
- COUC 970 – Teaching Internship
- COUC 980 – Supervision Internship
- COUC 999 – Counseling, Research, and Leadership Internship
Degree Information
The primary aim of our PhD in Counselor Education and Supervision program is to mentor a diverse body of doctoral students who sense a calling to extend their foundational knowledge on ethical and effective counseling, counselor education, and supervision through the dissemination of research and scholarship. Graduates can be prepared to influence the counseling field in leadership positions within clinical settings, higher education, and counseling associations.
- This program is intensives-based with a 3-credit hour practicum , 9-credit hour internship, and 9-credit hour dissertation .
- Core courses and electives (36 credits) have a 1-week intensive portion to ensure that students develop mentoring relationships with faculty and meaningful relationships with peers in the program. These rich and meaningful relationships enable students to grow and flourish as future leaders in the field.
- This program falls under the School of Behavioral Sciences .
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- A non-refundable, non-transferable $50 application fee will be posted on the current application upon enrollment (waived for qualifying service members, veterans, and military spouses – documentation verifying military status is required) .
- Send official college transcripts (mailed as sealed, unopened copies or sent via a direct electronic transcript system). A regionally or nationally accredited master’s degree that reveals evidence of fulfilling CACREP entry-level standards (our current prerequisite courses) with a minimum of 3.25 GPA is required for admission in good standing.
- A Ph.D. graduate status record form.
- Two recommendations from professionals familiar with the applicant’s work and character.
- A 300-word letter of intent.
- Professional Vita – Must indicate counseling licensure or a minimum of one year of clinical experience in the counseling field with a commitment to obtain counseling licensure prior to graduation from the program.
- Case Vignette: An APA-formatted research paper of 3-5 pages length (not including title page, abstract, and references). The university provides applicants with the paper’s topic. Applicants will choose between a Case Vignette for School Counseling Applicants or Case Vignette for Clinical Counseling Applicants .
- Selected applicants may be required to participate in a personal interview with core Ph.D. program faculty.
- Applicants whose native language is other than English must submit official scores for the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) or an approved alternative assessment. For information on alternative assessments or TOEFL waivers, please call Admissions or view the official International Admissions policy .
Preliminary Acceptance
If you are sending in a preliminary transcript for acceptance, you must:
- Be in your final term and planning to start your doctoral degree after the last day of class for your master’s degree.
- Complete a Master’s Self-Certification Form confirming your completion date. You may download the form from the Forms and Downloads page or contact an admissions counselor to submit the form on your behalf.
- Submit an official transcript to confirm that you are in your final term. The preliminary transcript must show that you are within 6 credit hours of completion for a 30-48 credit hour master’s degree or within 9 credit hours of completion for a 49+ credit hour master’s degree.
- Send in an additional, final official transcript with a conferral date on it by the end of your first semester of enrollment in the new doctoral degree.
Transcript Policies
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An acceptable official college transcript is one that has been issued directly from the institution and is in a sealed envelope. If you have one in your possession, it must meet the same requirements. If your previous institution offers electronic official transcript processing, they can send the document directly to [email protected] .
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Applicants to the Counselor Education and Supervision program may apply at any time, keeping in mind the following deadlines:
Fall-starting applicants:
- Initial application deadline: April 30
- Extended material collection deadline: July 1
- All decisions made by department: July 20
- Fall start date is usually August 20-25 (varies each year)
Spring-starting applicants:
- Initial application deadline: September 30
- Extended material collection deadline: November 1
- All decisions made by department: November 20
- Spring start date is usually January 15-18 (varies each year)
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We want to help you find the doctoral degree you want – at a price you’ve earned. As a thank-you for your military service, Liberty University offers eligible current and former service members like you or your spouse multiple pathways to earn a doctoral degree for only $300/credit hour . Find out how you can take advantage of this unique opportunity as you work toward your goal of reaching the pinnacle of your profession – for less.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is counselor education and supervision.
Counselor education and supervision is the discipline of creating excellent programs to teach students to be effective counselors. This practice requires advanced expertise in the practice of counseling — through applying a comprehensive mastery of psychology and holistic mental health treatment. A PhD in Counseling focuses on counselor education and supervision. This can help prepare you for academic roles with counseling programs that teach and nurture new counseling students.
Is a doctorate worth it?
Earning a PhD in Counseling online is an important and substantial decision — but there are many benefits to earning a PhD if you are in the counseling field.
Having a PhD may assist you with pursuing positions outside of private practice or clinical settings with greater success than with a master’s degree in counseling alone. Working with a university counseling program, you can teach at the college level and gain the benefit of additional income.
What is a PhD in Counselor Education?
A PhD in Counselor Education can help equip you to use your counseling skills and knowledge of psychology to prepare students to enter the counseling field. The purpose of this program is to bridge the gap from your hands-on experience as a counselor to teach leading approaches and methods to the next generation of counselors.
Liberty University’s counselor education and supervision PhD is designed to give you this training and expertise. Our program can help equip you to prepare students entering the counseling profession with the tools they need to help people heal and grow. You can make a positive impact in the lives of many people by helping these students develop effective counseling practices.
Why should I get a PhD in Counselor Education and Supervision?
While researching online doctoral programs, you may question why a counselor education and supervision degree would be a good fit for your career. Aside from the potential for higher income, earning a doctorate in counselor education can broaden your professional experience by letting you invest in future counselors. A PhD can allow you to enter into a new phase of your career where you can explore critical skills and pass them on to your students while helping people in new ways.
With new expertise and skills, you can also be equipped to help your patients in innovative and effective ways. Teaching and mentoring professionals in your field can be an extremely rewarding experience — and one that earning a PhD in Counselor Education and Supervision online with Liberty University can help you accomplish.
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