Counselor Education and Supervision, Ph.D.

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Requirements: 66 Credit Hours

The mission of the Ph.D. program is to develop counselor educators and supervisors who are innovative in their contributions to the profession through research, leadership, advocacy, and advanced clinical excellence.

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CES Core Coursework: 33 Credit Hours

CES 700 - CES Program Orientation Credit(s): 0 hours
CES 704 - Professional Writing Credit(s): 3 hours
CES 705 - Introduction to CES: Professional Identity Credit(s): 3 hours
CES 715 - Online Counseling and Supervision Credit(s): 3 hours
CES 730 - Andragogy in Counselor Education and Supervision Credit(s): 3 hours
CES 731 - Multicultural Issues in Counselor Education and Supervision Credit(s): 3 hours
CES 733 - Ethical and Legal Issues in Counselor Education and Supervision Credit(s): 3 hours
CES 735 - Advanced Counseling Theories and Skills Credit(s): 3 hours
CES 831 - Theories and Techniques of Clinical Supervision Credit(s): 3 hours
CES 833 - Leadership & Advocacy in Professional Counseling Credit(s): 3 hours
CES 835 - Online Teaching & Learning in Counselor Education Credit(s): 3 hours
CES 837 - Neuroanatomy & Behavioral Medicine for Professional Counseling Credit(s):

Choose: 3 Elective Credit Hours

CES 737 - Trauma Counseling: Etiology, Treatment, and Interventions Credit(s): 3 hours
CES 710 - Mindfulness Based Cognitive Behavioral Interventions in Mental Health Counseling Credit(s):
COUN 538 - Introduction to Play Therapy Credit(s): 3 hours
COUN 540 - Human Sexuality in Counseling Credit(s): 3 hours

Notes:

*CES 738 or CES 851 may also be used to fulfill elective credits

Clinical Coursework: 9 Credit Hours

CES 931 - Advanced Clinical Practicum Credit(s): 3 hours
CES 953 - Advanced Clinical Internship I Credit(s): 3 hours
CES 955 - Advanced Clinical Internship II Credit(s): 3 hours

Research Coursework 9 Credit Hours

Nine hours of the degree are earned through a series of courses focusing on research methods and research University of the Cumberlands Graduate Catalog, activities. The research courses culminate in the completion of a dissertation. Both CES 734 and CES 850 are required for all students. Each student will select either CES 851 or CES 738 depending on the methodology you intend to pursue with your dissertation research. Students may take both advanced research design courses and count one as their elective.

CES 734 - Quantitative Research Design Credit(s): 3 hours
CES 850 - Qualitative Research Design Credit(s): 3 hours
CES 851 - Advanced Qualitative Research Design Credit(s): 3 hours
OR
CES 738 - Advanced Quantitative Research Design Credit(s): 3 hours

Dissertation Sequence: 12 Credit Hours

CES 838 - CES Comprehensive Exam Credit(s): 0 hours
CES 736 - Dissertation Seminar Credit(s): 3 hours
CES 839 - Advanced Educational Research Credit(s): 3 hours

Students must be enrolled in a minimum of two semesters of dissertation coursework for a total of six (6) credit hours.

CES 950 - Dissertation Credit(s): 3 hours
CES 951 - Dissertation Credit(s): 3 hours

Note on Dissertation Credits and Procedures:

The candidate must file an Intent to Graduate at the beginning of term of intended completion; must schedule Oral Dissertation Defense at least two weeks prior to Intended Date; and must file approved dissertation with Program Director prior to graduation.