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PhD in Counselor Education & Supervision program highlights
Begin dissertation prep early
Take what you learn and apply it to real-world situations in your
practicum and internships.
Professionally credible program
This CACREP-accredited program offers curriculum designed around
professional standards for counseling education.
Scholar-practitioner faculty
Learn the latest in theory and practice from experienced faculty who
are actively engaged in their professions.
Practicum/internship
Focus on developing advanced counseling skills, research, teaching, supervision, and leadership/advocacy.
Reduce your tuition by $5,000
Enroll in a qualified program, apply for a $5K scholarship, and meet the eligibility requirements.
Strategic alignment
Our curriculum is designed to incorporate the values, principles, and
ethical standards of national, regional, and state professional
counseling associations and honor societies.
Our unique doctoral structure
Our PhD in Counselor Education and Supervision program is designed to
remove roadblocks for you and demystify the dissertation process. This
unique approach centers on supporting you in three ways: through
program structure, a dedicated faculty and support team, and online
resources. To help generate momentum toward graduation, you’ll begin
your dissertation early in the program. Our faculty, support team, and
online resources will help guide you every step of the way.
Meet your counseling faculty
Our distinguished faculty members hold top credentials in their fields. They’re here to teach you critical knowledge and skills and to help enrich your education and career by bringing real-world relevance to the courseroom. View all core faculty.
Cost & learning format
Online education isn’t one-size-fits-all. We know you’re busy—you
need a learning experience tailored to your life, not the other way
around. Capella has learning and tuition formats to suit you, however
you learn.
A more structured learning format with an active peer community and
faculty guidance. We’ll set the schedule, you meet the
deadlines.
- Based on the quarter system; 1-3 courses per 10-week quarter
- 1 semester credit = 1.5 quarter credits
- Weekly assignments and courseroom discussions
- Pay for what you take, price varies by courseload or term
$710 per credit,
72 total quarter credits,
0 max transfer credits
Get the details
Speak with an enrollment counselor to get a personalized cost estimate for what you can expect to pay.
Accredited & recognized
Capella University is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission.
Accreditation and recognitions provide the assurance we meet
standards for quality of faculty, curriculum, learner services, and
fiscal stability. See all of our accreditations and recognitions.
Ways to save
At Capella, we believe your education is an investment in your future. It’s also an investment within your grasp. Your goals are achievable—there are more ways to save than you might think.
10% military discount
If you're an active-duty military service member, spouse, or veteran, discounts may be available.
Employer & association discounts
If your employer or organization is a partner with Capella, you may be eligible for a tuition discount.
Employer reimbursements
Many employers offer tuition reimbursement to employees. Ask your manager about options.
PhD in Counselor Education & Supervision—sample courses
Your work toward completion of this CACREP-accredited counselor education and supervision PhD features an in-depth study of doctoral-level instructional delivery in advanced counseling practice/therapy, counseling supervision, teaching, research, leadership, and advocacy.
| CES8001 |
Orientation to Doctoral Studies in Counselor Education
This course is designed as an introduction to the profession of counselor education and supervision and to doctoral research and ethics. Learners analyze the dissertation process, procedures, and resources and identify a potential topic appropriate for independent scholarly research in counselor education and supervision. Must be taken during the learner's first quarter. Cannot be fulfilled by transfer. |
4 quarter credits |
|---|---|---|
| CES8776 * |
Leadership and Advocacy in Counseling
Learners in this course evaluate leadership and advocacy theories,
models, and skills and their applications to the professional identity
and practice of counselor educators and supervisors. Learners use a
social justice lens to assess current topics and multicultural
issues. Throughout the course, learners analyze the field of counselor
education and supervision as a whole, leadership and advocacy roles in
professional organizations and counseling programs, and ways to foster
leadership and advocacy competence among counselor trainees and
professional counselors.
Cannot be fulfilled by transfer.
|
4 quarter credits |
| CES8140 * |
Research Theory and Philosophy
In this course, learners examine the philosophical assumptions of scholarly research. Learners analyze and synthesize literature as it relates to theoretical frameworks and apply research theory and philosophical assumptions as a foundation for research relevant to the field. Prerequisite(s): CES8130, CES8746. Cannot be fulfilled by transfer. |
4 quarter credits |
| CES8746 |
Program Evaluation in Counselor Education and Supervision
Learners in this course apply procedures used to conduct and evaluate counseling programs to build their knowledge of program evaluation models and methods. Learners also examine outcome assessments as tools for evaluation. Cannot be fulfilled by transfer. |
4 quarter credits |
| CES8760 |
Advanced Counseling Practice
In this course, learners expand and refine therapeutic skills
developed through prior practice and coursework to investigate
advanced counseling practice skills.Learners examine the strengths and
limitations of various counseling techniques and apply therapeutic
models to a variety of contemporary client populations and issues.
Learners also conceptualize a clinical case and develop a treatment
plan that is consistent with a selected theoretical preference and
diverse client needs.
Cannot be fulfilled by transfer.
|
4 quarter credits |
What you’ll learn
Augment your capacity for teaching and mentoring other counselors.
Earning a PhD in Counselor Education and Supervision can help you
prepare to lead, teach, and conduct research in this field.
- Lead and advocate for inclusion, tolerance, and acceptance.
- Evaluate and contribute to current counseling theory and practice.
- Demonstrate your commitment to personal and professional development.
- Embrace diversity as a core aspect of the counseling profession.
- Contribute valid, reliable, and ethical research to expand your influence.
- Adopt critical thinking and writing to counselor education and supervision practice.
PhD in Counselor Education & Supervision—career insights
Collaborative Efforts in Counseling, Clinical Psychology, & Social Work
An overview of similarities, differences, and collaborative
opportunities in these related fields.
PhD in Counselor Education & Supervision—professional paths
Your education can help you reach your goals, professionally and personally. Here are some of the job titles and employment settings to explore as you consider a PhD in Counselor Education and Supervision.
Related job titles to explore*
- Counselor educator
- Adjunct or part-time counseling faculty
- Full-time counseling faculty
- Counselor supervisor
Employment settings to explore
- Hospital
- Inpatient facility
- Government – local, state, federal
- Community mental health center
- Day treatment hospital
- Psychiatric hospital
- Land-based or online college or university
- College counseling center
- Residential treatment center
- Mental health agency
- Military
- Private/group practice
*These are examples intended to serve as a general guide. Some
positions may prefer or even require previous experience, licensure,
certifications, and/or other designations along with a degree. Because
many factors determine what position an individual may attain, Capella
cannot guarantee that a graduate will secure any specific job title, a
promotion, salary increase, or other career outcome. We encourage you
to research requirements for your job target and career goals.
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