Counselor Education and Supervision, Ph.D.

Counselor Education and Supervision, Ph.D. is a PhD program taught at University of Pittsburgh Medical Center, USA. Intake: Fall. The program is offered in campus-based modes with full-time options.

The Counselor Education and Supervision, Ph.D. is a Doctor of Philosophy program in Counselor Education. It prepares students for roles as counselor educators and supervisors in colleges and universities, for research, and for appointments as clinicians in governmental agencies, non-profit settings, or private practice. The common core includes advanced theoretical foundations, counselor education, counselor supervision, research, leadership and advocacy, and counseling theory.

Doctoral study includes required courses such as advanced theory counseling, supervision in counselor education, advanced internship, teaching and scholarship in counseling, and leadership and advocacy in counseling, plus foundation courses and educational research. Students complete dissertation research (BCE 699 Dissertation Research). The total program requirement listed is 60 hours.

Modules

• BCE 618Adv Theory Counseling
• BCE 619Supervision in Counselor Ed
• BCE 625Advanced Internship
• BCE 633Advanced Seminar
• BCE 635Teaching & Scholarship in Couns
• BCE 636Leadership & Advocacy in Couns
• BER 631Qual I: Found of Qual Inq
• BER 640Adv Statistical Methods in Ed
• BCE 699Dissertation Research

The minimum requirements for admission in Counselor Education and Supervision, Ph.D. at University of Pittsburgh Medical Center for all applicants (Domestic or International) are:

• program specific academic requirment set by University of Pittsburgh Medical Center.
• English Language OR any other language requirments as set by University of Pittsburgh Medical Center as pre-requiste for admission in Counselor Education and Supervision, Ph.D..

Note: Please check the university website in the link below.

Cohort admission decisions for Fall of each academic year are made at the following deadlines:

• Priority Deadline* - December 15th

*Applicants who apply by the priority deadline will be able to compete for graduate assistantships.

In addition to the minimum Graduate School admission requirements, the information below is needed for the application to be considered complete:

• CV/Resume
• A Statement of Purpose containing (a) applicant’s reasons for seeking a Ph.D. in Counselor Education and Supervision; (b) the applicant’s aptitude (e.g., skills, traits, and/or previous experiences) for graduate-level study in a digitally delivered program (see Statement on Digital Delivery); and (c) the applicant's approach to working with various populations and respect for cultural differences.
• At least two letters of recommendation (three preferred) from individuals who can speak about their academic and professional qualifications in the field of rehabilitation counseling and graduate studies.

Finally, an applicant for doctoral study must:

• Earn a master’s degree in Counseling (e.g., Clinical Mental Health Counseling, School Counseling, Rehabilitation Counseling, etc.) by the time of initial enrollment at UA (preferred from a CACREP-accredited program)
• Be willing to complete supplemental master’s-equivalency courses to comply with the CACREP-accredited course of study for a master’s degree in a specific counseling track if the applicant does not graduate from a CACREP-accredited master’s program
• Pass a pre-admission doctoral interview for formal pursuit of the doctoral degree in Counselor Education

Please check detail of study units at https://catalog.ua.edu/graduate/education/educational-studies-psychology-research-methodology-counseling/counselor-education-and-supervision-phd/

• counselor educators and supervisors in colleges and universities
• researchers
• appointments as clinicians working in governmental agencies, non-profit settings, or private practice

80 fully funded scholarships are listed for USA. See USA scholarships.