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: 39 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 - Theories and Models of Clinical 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 - Techniques and Strategies of Supervision Credit(s): 3 hours
CES 833 - Leadership & Advocacy in Professional Counseling Credit(s): 3 hours
CES 835 - Teaching and Instructional Design in Counselor Education Credit(s): 3 hours
CES 836 - Assessment and Evaluation in Counselor Education and Supervision Credit(s): 3 hours
CES 837 - Neuroanatomy & Behavioral Medicine for Professional Counseling Credit(s): 3 hours
AND
Choose 3 Elective credit hours from the following:
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): 3 hours
COUN 538 - Introduction to Play Therapy Credit(s): 3 hours
COUN 540 - Human Sexuality in Counseling Credit(s): 3 hours

Note:

CES 738 - Advanced Quantitative Research Design or CES 851 - Advanced Qualitative Research Design may also be used to fulfill elective credit.

Clinical Coursework: 6 Credit 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 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
AND
CES 738 - Advanced Quantitative Research Design Credit(s): 3 hours
OR
CES 851 - Advanced Qualitative Research Design Credit(s): 3 hours

Dissertation Sequence: 12 Credit Hours

CES 736 - Dissertation Seminar Credit(s): 3 hours
CES 838 - CES Comprehensive Exam Credit(s): 0 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 expected completion, must schedule the Oral Dissertation Defense at least two weeks prior to the expected completion date, and must file an approved dissertation with Program Director prior to graduation.