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COUN 7210: Advanced Counseling Theory
3 credits
Specialized approaches to counseling/psychotherapy. Marriage and family and other specific applications.
Graduate
Counselor Education, Ph.D.
Hone the clinical, teaching, and research skills needed to become an effective counselor educator.
About the Doctor of Philosophy in Counselor Education
The Ph.D. in Counselor Education develops counselor educators who are prepared to be skillful teachers, expert supervisors, insightful quantitative and qualitative researchers, and outstanding professional faculty at a college or university.
While the Ph.D. in Counselor Education continues to help practitioners hone clinical skills developed in the Master's program, the Ph.D. program additionally focuses on developing effective counselor educators.
The Ph.D. in Counselor Education is specifically designed to prepare aspiring faculty. Recent graduates of the program have accepted faculty positions at:
- The University of North Florida
- Nova Southeastern University
- Mississippi State University
- University of New Orleans
- University of Louisiana Lafayette
- University of North Texas
- University of Kentucky
- University of Oklahoma
The program is a residency program on the Oxford Campus. However, the program does offer assistantship and co-teaching opportunities at the University of Mississippi Tupelo and/or DeSoto Regional Centers.
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Program Information
Degree
Ph.D. in Counselor Education
Emphases
N/A
Required Credit Hours
68
Program Type
Doctorate Program
Program Location
School
Duration
4 years
Explore Everything the Ph.D. in Counselor Education has to Offer
The Ph.D. in Counselor Education is more than just a doctoral degree. It integrates advanced coursework, research, and clinical practice, with a focus on counseling techniques, ethics, cultural issues, program evaluation, and supervision.
Students applying to the Ph.D. in Counselor Education must meet the following requirements. Students must have:
- Hold a completed a master's degree in counseling or related degree program. Preference will be for applicants who are graduates of CACREP accredited programs.
- Complete a Graduate School application online, uploading the following supplemental materials:
- official transcripts
- statement of purpose
- resume
- contact information for three references
- Participate in an interview with faculty.
To properly complete the application process for fall admission, students must submit all application materials before the following deadlines:
- Priority application deadline: February 1
What courses will you take to earn a Doctor of Philosophy in Counselor Education
Here are some of the courses you'll take to earn your Counselor Education degree.
GR
COUN 7240: Research & Publication in Counselor Ed
3 credits
Explores issues, methodologies and critical lines of inquiry in counselor education literature. Examines publication processes for journals and textbooks in counselor education. Emphasizes peer review writing projects.
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EDRS 7040: Foun. of Qualitative Research Method
3 credits
An in-depth analysis of the various forms of qualitative research. It is intended that this course will provide students with a theoretical and practical starting point for utilizing this method of research.
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Professor of Leadership and Counselor Education
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