Ph.D. in Counselor Education and Supervision
- Online
- Full-Time
- 3 years
The Ph.D. in Counselor Education and Supervision Online program prepares graduates to act as educators and leaders in the field of counseling. Ph.D. Supervision students engage in the evaluation of theoretical and practical aspects of counseling through both qualitative and quantitative research.
The online counselor education and supervision program is intended for practitioners who are licensed professional counselors (i.e. LCPC, LPC, LMHP or license-eligible) or other state equivalent license-eligible for professional licensure who wish to advance their careers within the following areas:
- Leadership in mental health counseling
- Teaching and supervision of mental health counseling
The Counselor Education and Supervision Ph.D. students will complete a minimum of 700 hours across practical experience, which is practicum and internships, in the five CACREP domains of counseling, leadership/advocacy, research/scholarship, teaching, and supervision. Students will have access to an internal placement at the Virtual Clinical Training Center (VCTC) to gain experience in teaching, supervision, leadership, and counseling.
Ph.D. Counselor Education and Supervision graduates will be prepared to pursue careers in the following professional settings:
- Outpatient care centers
- Psychiatric and substance abuse hospitals
- Residential intellectual and developmental disability, mental health, and substance abuse facilities
- Other residential care facilities
- Individual and family services
Mission
The mission of the Ph.D. Counselor Education and Supervision is to prepare mental health professionals as leaders who possess the skills to educate, motivate, advocate and innovate within the field of counseling, and foster the development of a robust professional identity for the counseling profession.
The online counselor education and supervision program is intended for practitioners who are licensed professional counselors (LCPC, LPC, or license-eligible) or other state equivalent license-eligible for professional licensure who wish to advance their careers within the following areas:
- Leadership in mental health counseling
- Teaching and supervision of mental health counseling
Program Outcomes, Philosophy, and Resources
The Counselor Education and Supervision-Online Program Objectives align with CACREP Standards. The following four Institutional Learning Outcomes (ILOs) inform the Program Objectives and focus on scholarship, diversity, professional behavior, and professional practice.
| Institutional Learning Outcomes | Program Objectives |
|---|---|
| Scholarship: Graduates will be able to integrate scientific research and theory, as broadly defined, to enhance their professional and scholarly endeavors. | To prepare a doctoral-level community of practitioner/scholars to create and utilize scholarly research in physical and virtual environments. |
| Diversity: Graduates will respect the value and dignity of individuals and groups across all cultural contexts, and advocate for inclusion and equity. They will demonstrate intercultural competence in domestic and international contexts with people who have ideas, beliefs, worldviews, experiences, and behaviors that are different from their own. | To attract, enroll and retain a diverse group of students to create and systemically support an inclusive learning community and emphasize contemporary competencies in all aspects of professional practice with the overarching goal of mitigating social injustices and inequities |
| Professional Behavior: Graduates will be able to demonstrate by their values, beliefs and behaviors adherence to the highest ethical and professional standards in their personal and professional lives. | To create a culture of accountability in which all students are expected to maintain high professional standards for ethical behavior, academic performance, clinical skill development, interpersonal relationships, professional attitudes, and personal character. |
| Professional Practice: Graduates will be able to demonstrate attainment in the areas of competency (as reflected in knowledge, skills and attitudes) required by their area of education and training. Examples include evaluation, intervention, consultation, teaching, and supervision. | To provide students with the appropriate academic preparation, clinical experiences, and personal growth opportunities that they can then apply in their work as professional counselors, educators, and supervisors. |
Ph.D. Counselor Education and Supervision Philosophy
The purpose of the post master’s Ph.D. Counselor Education and Supervision program is to engage learners in the evaluation of the theoretical and practical aspects of counseling through both qualitative and quantitative research, and to prepare them to act as educators and leaders in the field of counseling. The program adopts a constructivist framework, promoting an academic environment that is sensitive to difference. Counselor Education and Supervision learners will be equipped with the knowledge and experiences necessary to assume leadership roles in both academic and professional settings, having been equipped with the highest degrees of professional and ethical standards.
The aims of the Ph.D. Counselor Education and Supervision program are to ensure the development of professionals who apply knowledge about principles of counseling, education and supervision to work more effectively with specific populations. Graduates will be able to select, implement, and supervise educational methodologies to meet the individual, group and organizational needs of specific populations, including non-profit, for-profit and institutional and non-institutional settings. The Counselor Education and Supervision-Online Program Objectives align with CACREP Standards. The following four Institutional Learning Outcomes (ILOs) inform the Program Objectives and focus on scholarship, diversity, professional behavior and professional practice.
Additional Information About the Ph.D. Counselor Education and Supervision – Online Program
Ph.D. Counselor Education and Supervision Core Belief
Clients have the ability to heal from within in a safe (judgment-free zone) therapeutic environment.
Ph.D. Counselor Education and Supervision Relationship Philosophy
The faculty and staff members of the Ph.D. Counselor Education and Supervision Online program are committed to providing support while building healthy relationships to ensure academic success. Support includes but is not limited to instructors, advisers, graduate assistants, student ambassadors, and student service team members. Therefore, students within the Ph.D. Counselor Education and Supervision Online program are expected to pursue excellence, communicate effectively, and build wholesome relationships with the department support team and fellow peers.
The Ph.D. Counselor Education and Supervision Online Experience
The Essential Threads appear in every aspect of the curricula experience in the Ph.D. Counselor Education and Supervision Online program. The Essential Threads reflect the four core functions of a professional counselor.
- Professional identity
- Ethical decision making
- Multicultural competence
- Practical application
Accreditation Status
The Council of Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs’ (CACREP) 2016 Standards guide the curriculum and provide the framework for the program’s core learning outcomes. The program is currently seeking CACREP accreditation.
Methods of Instruction
The Ph.D. Counselor Education and Supervision Online program is an accelerated doctoral program with 60 credit hours. Students complete one to three courses per term. Students will need to invest approximately 21 hours each week per class. The courses have seven modules and each week students complete a series of learning activities (such as readings, media, or small group activities) and assessments (such as discussions, exams, case studies, or presentations). Every course has a minimum of two synchronous live discussions. After successful completion of the Readiness Assessment Course, CE 604, students may begin the fieldwork portion of their program, which includes practicum and internship and constitutes coursework and a minimum of 700 hours of fieldwork experience (100 hours during practicum and 600 hours during internship).
Doctoral students write a doctoral dissertation in the final year of their program of study, concurrent with their internship experiences. The dissertation utilizes measurement, data collection, and research design methods to address a problem of the student’s choosing. The dissertation makes an original contribution to the field of counseling education or supervision and is structured as a formal product using the American Psychological Association (APA) format. The literature review provides a complete statement of all issues relevant to the topic. Students may present dissertation data at conferences (e.g., the ACA conference) and summarize dissertation data for publication in a scholarly journal.
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Minimum Degree Requirements
The program leading to the Ph.D. degree consists of a minimum of 60 credit hours that includes a curricula experience that helps students develop the knowledge, skills, and dispositions necessary to become a professional counselor educator. The program of study includes core courses essential to all counselors, emphasis area course(s) in teledelivery, and fieldwork experiences. Students must pass a final comprehensive course and successfully defend their dissertation.
Matriculation Requirements
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Financial Aid Information
In most cases, a combination of scholarships, fellowships, student loans, and paid employment (either inside or outside of the school) is necessary to cover costs associated with tuition and fees. The Counselor Education and Supervision (Online Campus) program is also proud to sponsor several competitive graduate assistantships. The professional and personal benefits of an education from The Chicago School can be significant, and it’s important to be prepared for the commitment that is involved. Contact us and let us help.
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The faculty and staff members of the Ph.D. Counselor Education and Supervision Online program are committed to providing support while building healthy relationships to ensure academic success. Support includes but is not limited to instructors, advisers, graduate assistants, student ambassadors, and student service team members. Therefore, students within the Ph.D. Counselor Education and Supervision Online program are expected to pursue excellence, communicate effectively, and build wholesome relationships with the department support team and fellow peers.
Colleen Malone
Department Manager
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Susan Foster, Ph.D., LPC-S, NCC, ASC, BC-TMC, CCTP
Associate Professor, Department Chair
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Ph.D. Counselor Education and Supervision e-mail: [email protected]
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Ph.D. in Counselor Education and Supervision – Online Student Experience
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Advanced Counseling Theories
This course will provide an examination of major counseling theories, including historical foundations and contemporary/emerging theories. Emphasis is included on theory construction and development, comparative analysis of theories, and issues related to application of theory in counseling practice. Includes advanced study of career development theories.
Advanced Group Counseling
This course provides students with advanced training and experience in group development, group process, theories, methods and skills of group leadership, supervision of group work, and contemporary trends in group work. Students will examine current research and evaluation in group counseling/psychotherapy, as well as ethical, legal, and professional issues affecting the practice of group counseling.
The Chicago School of Professional Psychology is pleased to offer digital credentials for students enrolled in the PhD Counselor Education and Supervision – Online program. Earned through successful progression through the curriculum, digital credentials allow students to communicate skills achieved to support professional goals. Partnering with Credly’s Acclaim platform, qualifying students receive digital credentials that can be used in email signatures or digital resumes, and on social media sites such as LinkedIn, Facebook, and Twitter. This digital image contains verified metadata that describes student’s qualifications and the process required to earn them.
The online Ph.D. in Counselor Education and Supervision Online program requires 700 hours of field experience. This includes 100 hours of an advanced counseling practicum. Online students are responsible for finding their own practicum sites, which must be approved by the department’s Director of Clinical Training and the student’s faculty mentor. Students are allowed to earn income during the practicum process.
The program also entails three, 200-hour advanced internships in the following 4 CACREP domains: supervision, teaching, leadership/advocacy in combination with research/ scholarship (with a minimum of 100 hours in each domain) with 50% through teledelivery.
Residency
Students in the Ph.D. Counselor Education and Supervision Online program attend two mandatory in-person residencies. CE 589 Teaching and Learning in Counselor Education provides an overview of theory and research in human learning as applied to the field of counselor education at the graduate level. Students will integrate theory into curriculum planning, instructional design, residency planning and facilitation, delivery and evaluation methods, being mindful of different learning styles, and cultural dynamics and diversity. CE 550 Counseling Supervision examines the theories, models, process, and methods of counselor supervision. Topics include the supervisor-supervisee relationship, major approaches to supervision, supervision methods, evaluation, and supervision ethics. Students will develop a personal model of counseling supervision and engage in counseling supervision of graduate counseling students.
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The Chicago School of Professional Psychology’s PhD Counselor Education and Supervision program will give primary consideration to applicants with a master’s degree in counseling from a CACREP accredited institution who are licensed professional counselors (LCPC, LPC) or license-eligible), or other state equivalent license-eligible for professional licensure. Those not possessing a counseling degree from a CACREP accredited institution or not currently eligible for licensure will be evaluated on a case by case basis. It is preferred that applicants have one to two years of counseling experience prior to admission. Generally, a graduate GPA of a 3.0 or higher on a 4.0 scale is required for admission. Applicants will be judged on their overall ability to do graduate work.
In order to be admitted into the PhD Counselor Education and Supervision program under these conditions, applicants must demonstrate successful completion of the following master’s level core courses:
- Counseling Theory
- Human Growth and Development
- Counseling/Helping Skills
- Legal, Ethical and Professional Issues in Counseling
- Career Counseling
- Group Counseling, Group Work, Group Dynamics
- Multicultural Counseling
- Research and Evaluation
- Assessment, Appraisal, Diagnosis
Applicants requiring no more than two courses are eligible for admission and if admitted will be required to complete the missing coursework as a Progression Requirement.
- A grade of “B-” or higher in a comparable graduate course at The Chicago School.
- A grade of “B-” or higher in a comparable graduate course at another regionally accredited institution.
Progression Requirements must be completed by the end of the second semester in the program. Students who do not successfully fulfill their Progression Requirement will not be allowed to register in any further courses in the program until the requirement is met. Extensions may be requested from the Program Chair or designee, if extenuating circumstances prevent completion of the requirement in the specified timeframe. Requests for an extension must be submitted in writing to the Program Chair for consideration.
Applicants must submit the following as part of the application process:
- Resume or Curriculum Vitae
- Official transcripts from all regionally accredited graduate institutions where credit was earned
- Three Letters of Recommendation from current employer/supervisor or current/former faculty members
- Proctored Admission Essay
- Admission Interview
Applicant Notification
The Chicago School of Professional Psychology reviews applications on a rolling basis. Once review begins, complete applications will be considered by the Admission Committee and applicants will be notified regarding the admission decision. The Chicago School of Professional Psychology does not share information or provide any feedback regarding admission decisions.
If a student is offered admission and in order to secure a place in the incoming class, a non-refundable tuition deposit of $250 will be required by the deposit deadline indicated in the offer of admission. The non-refundable deposit will be applied in full toward the student’s tuition upon enrollment.
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