This option is available within the Counseling major at the following locations:

• Ecampus (hybrid)

The Counselor Education option offers a PhD degree in Counseling. It is designed to prepare experienced counseling professionals to extend their roles in the counseling profession. A doctoral degree in Counseling is appropriate for those whose career path is that of research and teaching in counselor preparation programs, in student development at a college or university level, or in supervisory or leadership positions in schools or agencies.

Option Code: 2981

Upon successful completion of the program, students will meet the following learning outcomes:

• Produce and defend an original significant contribution to knowledge.
• Demonstrate mastery of subject material.
• Conduct scholarly or professional activities in an ethical manner.
• Demonstrate integration of theories and research relevant to counseling.
• Demonstrate theory and research-based knowledge and skills in the practice of supervision.
• Demonstrate instructional and curriculum design, delivery, and evaluation methods relevant to counselor education.
• Demonstrate the ability to design research that is appropriate to quantitative and qualitative research questions.
• Demonstrate the ability to use the theory and skills of leadership in advocating for the profession and professional identity.

A minimum of 150 credits is required beyond the baccalaureate degree to obtain a PhD in Counselor Education. This option includes 42 credits of core courses and 52 credits of thesis, practicum and internship courses.

Option Code: 2981