Education: Counselor Education and Supervision (PhD)

Overview

Join a nationally-ranked, CACREP-accredited program with the PhD in Counselor Education and Supervision at the UGA Gwinnett Campus.

Ethical practice and community engagement guide our degree in counselor education and supervision. We have designed the program with a flexible schedule ideal for full-time school counselors and mental health counselors.

Program highlights include:

Full-time program at the UGA Gwinnett Campus with classes held in the evenings
Department nationally ranked and continuously ranked in the Top 10 by U.S. News & World Report
CACREP-accredited program with an emphasis on evidence-based counseling and systems-level improvement
3-4 year program, 72 credit hours
Uses a cohort model to help students develop academic relationships
Graduates find rewarding careers in academia, community, and P-16 settings

Curriculum & Courses

The PhD in Education: Counselor Education and Supervision at the UGA Gwinnett Campus is a full-time PhD program geared toward school counselors and community and mental health counselors.

As a participant, you will have the chance to enhance your skills and content knowledge as well as gain opportunities for professional advancement.

The doctoral program focuses on:

Training you to become a “scholar-advocate-practitioner” in counseling
Preparing you to address complex ethical and professional challenges in P-12 and higher education settings
Helping you to become more effective in advocacy and implementing systemic change

During your first year of coursework, the department will assign you an individual faculty advisor who complements your research and professional interests. During the second summer, you will select major professors and committee members to direct your program of study and your dissertation.

Your coursework may include:

Supervised counselor education and supervision practice, such as teaching and clinical experiences
Practicum and internship experiences tailored to your interests
A selection of courses that allows further specialization

Through your coursework, practicum, internship, and research experiences, you will work closely with nationally and internationally renowned faculty mentors. Their varied academic interests will provide perspective in your dissertation research.

The program at the UGA Gwinnett Campus offers a cohort model. As you progress in the PhD, you will have the opportunity to develop relationships with students from a wide range of professional roles and settings.