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Why Choose Capella?
Prepare to confidently step into a variety of teaching, research, or leadership opportunities with a counseling or human behavior doctoral program focused on building the knowledge, tools, and confidence to guide and inspire others.
Meet the highest standards
Capella’s PhD in Counselor Education and Supervision program is CACREP-accredited.
Support to reach the finish line
Support from faculty, research methodologists, and advisors helps you stay on track toward completing your degree.
Focus on what you need to know
Our programs are competency-based, helping to ensure your education is aligned with the standards of the counseling profession.
Scholar-practitioner faculty
Each member of our experienced counseling faculty has a doctoral degree and is actively engaged in the field.
Blended format
Our model of online coursework and in-person experiences provides a high-quality and easily accessible education.
The CES program at Capella was perfect for me! As a working mom, I needed a program that was flexible. At the same time, I didn’t want to sacrifice quality. Capella allowed me to complete my PhD in a high-quality program with supportive faculty in a way that fit with my hectic life.
Karen Decker*
PhD in Counselor Education and Supervision
*Actual Capella learner who agreed to appear in promotional materials for Capella
Relevant blog posts
Whether you’re considering a return to school, exploring new career paths, or seeking ways to improve your job performance, the Capella Blog has relevant articles to support your goals.
Counseling Honor Societies: Valuable Recognition of Excellence
Honor society membership recognizes excellence—often academic excellence—in a variety of ways. It’s designed to be more than just an honor.
Collaborative Efforts in Counseling, Clinical Psychology, and Social Work
An overview of similarities, differences, and collaborative opportunities in these related fields.