Degree Information
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The doctoral program in Counseling and Supervision prepares and enhances our candidates’ capacity for skill development and critical thinking as graduates become career clinicians, supervisors, educators, advocates, scholars, leaders, and program evaluators within the counseling profession. We emphasize a dynamic and collaborative learning environment through an infusion of scholarship and real-world problem solving.
The Ph.D. consists of a minimum of 48 credit hours of advanced coursework, a 100-hour clinical practicum, a 600-hour internship, and dissertation research. The program is offered as an annual fall admission cohort. Nationally accredited by the Council for Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs (CACREP).
Admissions Requirements
Students seeking admission to the Exceptional Learning Ph.D. program are evaluated based on multifaceted criterion that can include the following:
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- GPA: a 3.5 grade point average (GPA) from an accredited Master's level program in counseling or closely related program.
- Letters of Recommendation: three letters of recommendation from either former faculty members or professionals who can assess the applicant's academic ability, clinical skills, research potential, and readiness for doctoral study.
- Statement of Purpose: A written statement (typically 1000-1500 words) outlining the applicant's professional background, research interests, career goals, and reasons for pursuing doctoral study in counseling and supervision. The statement should also address how the applicant's goals align with the mission and strengths of the program.
- Curriculum Vitae (CV) or Resume: A detailed CV outlining educational background, counseling and supervision experience, research involvement, teaching experience, leadership roles, and professional affiliations.
- Writing Sample: Applicants must submit a recent academic paper, thesis excerpt, or published article that demonstrates their research and writing abilities relevant to doctoral-level work.
- GRE: While not required, an applicant may submit GRE General TEST (GRE) scores for consideration to address their aptitude for graduate-level academic work.
- Interview: successful interview with the faculty review committee with a focus on dispositional congruence, personal intent, and professional aspirations.
International students are required to demonstrate competency in spoken and written English by taking appropriate standardized tests. See accepted standardized tests and minimum required scores »
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