Program Requirements

You will complete 60 credit hours that focus on the social justice approach to counselor education.  

Your core curriculum will consist of 48 credit hours that align with the following five accreditation standards: 

• Counseling 
• Supervision 
• Teaching 
• Research & Scholarship
•  Leadership & Advocacy 

The remaining 12 credits will emphasize four social justice counseling courses: 

• Advanced Theories & Applications in African-Centered Counseling 
• Social Justice, Leadership, & Advocacy Counseling 
• Seminar in Systemic Change & Decolonization 
• Public Policy, Politics, and Mental Health 

To be eligible for graduation in the Ph.D. in Counselor Education & Supervision program, you must:  

• Complete 60 credit hours
• 48 credit hours of core courses
• 12 credit hours of specialty courses
• Complete a written Comprehensive Examination in no more than three attempts
• The exam consists of several essay questions that must be completed within six hours

Once you complete your Ph.D. in Counselor Education & Supervision, you will be prepared to address national and international topics through a focus on systemic change, leadership, and advocacy.