Program Overview

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Counselor Education, Ph.D.

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.

About the Doctor of Philosophy in Counselor Education

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.

Program Information

Degree

Ph.D. in Counselor Education

Emphases

N/A

Required Credit Hours

68

Program Type

Doctorate Program

Program Location

Oxford

School

School of Education

Duration

4 years

Program Details

The Ph.D. in Counselor Education integrates advanced coursework, research, and clinical practice, with a focus on counseling techniques, ethics, cultural issues, program evaluation, and supervision.

Admission Requirements

Students applying to the Ph.D. in Counselor Education must meet the following requirements:

• Hold a completed 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, uploading the following supplemental materials:
  • Official transcripts
  • Statement of purpose
  • Resume
  • Contact information for three references
• Participate in an interview with faculty.

Application Deadline

To properly complete the application process for fall admission, students must submit all application materials before the following deadlines:

• Priority application deadline: March 1

Courses in Counselor Education

Some of the key classes youll encounter as a Counselor Education major include:

Coun 720: Adv Professional Identity and Ethics

This course offers an advanced exploration of professional identity and ethical issues in counselor education.

Coun 722: Adv. Multicultural Counseling & Advocacy

Multicultural Issues in Counseling and is intended to be a didactic and experiential opportunity for theoretical and practical examination as well as application in the continued development of multicultural competency.

Coun 735: Grant Writing

This course will support students in the development of skills required for the completion and submission of competitive grant proposals.