Ph.D. in Counselor Education and Supervision

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“Walden University offers you the opportunity to grow into the person you were intended to be.”

Luis Lacourt
Ph.D. in Counselor Education and Supervision Student

The doctoral program in Counselor Education and Supervision is designed to evaluate the theory and practice of counseling through quantitative and qualitative research and to prepare educators and leaders in the profession of counseling.

Learning Outcomes

Through the use of technology, experiential practice, collaboration, and a culturally and contextually relevant curriculum designed to meet the nationally recommended counseling standards, Counselor Education and Supervision students will be able to:

Demonstrate knowledge, skills, and effective practice of clinical supervision.
Demonstrate knowledge, skills, and effective practice related to leadership, advocacy, and social change.
Demonstrate knowledge and skills related to legal, ethical, and multicultural issues.
Demonstrate knowledge, skills, and effective practice related to research and scholarship.
Demonstrate advanced knowledge, skills, and effective practice related to professional counseling.
Demonstrate knowledge, skills, and effective practice related to effective teaching in counselor education.

Specializations

Degree Requirements

93–98 total quarter credits, depending on the specialization
Foundation course (1 cr.)
Core courses (45 cr.)
Foundation Research Sequence (12 cr.)
Advanced Research course (4 cr.)
Elective and/or specialization courses (10–15 cr., depending on the specialization)
Field experience courses (9 cr.)
Proposal, dissertation, and oral presentation (12 cr.)
Professional Development Plan and program of study (included in COUN 8001)
Minimum 11 quarters enrollment, depending on the transfer of credit
20 days of residency

Core Curriculum

Foundation Course (1 cr.)

COUN 8001 - Foundations of Graduate Study in Counselor Education and Supervision

Core Courses (45 cr.)

Foundation Research Sequence (12 cr.)

Courses composing the Foundation Research Sequence are conducted online and require weekly readings, participation in discussions, and assignment completion. Course instructors guide discussions and evaluate discussion and application assignments. RSCH 8101 must be completed during the second term and is linked to Residency 2 of the academic residencies. RSCH 8201 and RSCH 8301 must be completed prior to registering for the dissertation. Students are required to complete their first residency before enrolling in RSCH 8101.

Advanced Research Course (4 cr.)

All Ph.D. students are required to complete one advanced-level research course that mirrors the methodology of their intended dissertations. The university offers three advanced courses; individual programs may have other advanced options. Students should refer to their specific programs of study to determine program-specific requirements.

One of the following three courses is required:

Field Experience Courses (9 cr.)

Dissertation (12 cr.)

COUN 8560 - Dissertation

Course Sequence

Quarter	Course	Credits
1	COUN 8001 - Foundations of Graduate Study in Counselor Education and Supervision	1 cr.
1	COUN 8110 - Professional Orientation, Ethics, and Identity	5 cr.
	RESI 8401
2	COUN 8125 - Teaching in Counselor Education♦	5 cr.
2	RSCH 8101 - Research Theory, Design, and Methods	4 cr.
3	COUN 8115 - Advanced Counseling Theories♦	5 cr.
3	RSCH 8201 - Quantitative Reasoning and Analysis	5 cr.
4	COUN 8203 - Survey Research Methods	5 cr.
4	COUN 8135 - Clinical Supervision	4 cr.
	RESI 8802
5	RSCH 8301 - Qualitative Reasoning and Analysis	5 cr.
5	COUN 8120 - Professional Consultation, Program Evaluation, and Leadership♦	4 cr.
6	Advanced research course: RSCH 8251 - Advanced Quantitative Reasoning and Analysis or RSCH 8351 - Advanced Qualitative Reasoning and Analysis or RSCH 8451 - Advanced Mixed-Methods Reasoning and Analysis	5 cr.
6	COUN 8146 - Crisis Management	5 cr.
	RESI 8803	5 cr.
7	COUN 8551 - Preparing for Dissertation	4 cr.
7	COUN 8660 - Social Change, Leadership, and Advocacy for Counseling Professionals♦
8	Specialization course*
8	COUN 8890 - Doctoral Practicum (can be taken after Residency 2)	3 cr.
9	Specialization course*
9	COUN 8895 - Doctoral Internship A	3 cr.
10	COUN 8896 - Doctoral Internship B	3 cr.
10	Specialization course*
11	COUN 8560 - Dissertation	12 cr.
12	COUN 8560 - Dissertation
13	COUN 8560 - Dissertation
14	COUN 8560 - Dissertation
Timing of Residencies
Residency 1: Within the first two semesters of program
Residency 2: After completion of COUN 8125 and RSCH 8100
Residency 3: After completion of COUN 8135, RSCH 8200, and RSCH 8300

*Students take 2 or 3 specialization courses, depending on the specialization chosen.

Prerequisites

Students who have not graduated from a CACREP-accredited master’s program may be required to fulfill prerequisite requirements.

Accreditation

Walden University’s Ph.D. in Counselor Education and Supervision; M.S. in Marriage, Couple, and Family Counseling; and M.S. in Mental Health Counseling programs are accredited by the Council for Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs (CACREP), a specialized accrediting body recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA), which is a requirement for licensure in many states.

Note on Licensure

The Ph.D. in Counselor Education and Supervision is not a licensure program and does not prepare an individual to become a licensed counseling professional.

Program Data

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