Ed.D. in Counseling, Counselor Education and Supervision

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CIP Code: 13.1101

(New Program, Will be effective August 2025)

Overview:

The purpose of the program is to train scholar-practitioners and practical applicators of research. The program will address professional roles in five areas: (1) counseling, (2) counselor supervision, (3) teaching/counselor education, (4) research and scholarship, and (5) leadership and advocacy. The program includes all of these elements - but has a distinct emphasis on (1) counseling, (2) counselor supervision, and (5) leadership.

The program is 66 semester hours and prepares graduates to be highly skilled clinicians, supervisors, and leaders in the profession. Students who graduate from the Ed.D. program in Counseling, Counselor Education and Supervision will have advanced training in counseling and counselor supervision - and be prepared to serve as counselors, supervisors, teachers, researchers, leaders, and advocates.

Admission Requirements:

Minimum Requirements:

Have completed a master’s degree in counseling from a CACREP-accredited Counselor Education Program (or equivalent 60-hour counseling degree).

General Requirements:

Recommended by three professionals who know applicant’s academic or professional record and will attest to the applicant’s potential for doctoral study and there is evidence that the applicant has personal qualities (i.e., disposition) requisite for professional competence.

Applicant has performed well academically and there is evidence of competence in intellectual inquiry and potential for scholarship.

The applicant has demonstrated leadership, advocacy, and/or significant work experience that represents professional competence.

Final candidates will be interviewed and evaluated by a team of faculty with respect to intellectual abilities, disposition, and professional competence. Candidates will display oral and written communication skills.

Applicants will express a commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and social justice.

Documents to be submitted in application:

Completed application

Resume

Three recommendations submitted from people who know academic record or potential for graduate study.

A written statement that describes desire for doctoral study, career goals, a narrative of past and current career path, and level of commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and social justice.

Official transcripts of all post-secondary education.

Official statement of English Proficiency (TOEFL) for international students.

Program Requirements:

Seminar Coursework (18 semester hours):

Field Placement Coursework (24 semester hours):

Research Coursework (18 hours):

Electives (6 hours):

Advisor-approved elective 1 (3 hours)
Advisor-approved elective 2 (3 hours)

Exit Requirements:

Students will complete a minimum of 66 semester hours. In addition to, or as a part of, the 66 hours:

• Students must pass a written comprehensive exam near the end of their program.

• Students will complete 3 courses (9 hours) of dissertation following a 3-article-dissertation format - resulting in the completion of 3 publication-ready manuscripts.

• Students will complete 2 internships in counseling.

• Students will complete 2 internships in supervision.

• Students will complete 2 internships in teaching.

• Students will complete 1 internship in leadership.

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