Counselor Education and Supervision
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.)
Quick Facts
Main Campus (Tucson)
In Person
January 15 for domestic applicants; December 1 for international applicants
The Counselor Education & Supervision Ph.D. program is designed to prepare students for positions of leadership in counselor education and research. The goal of the program is to prepare counselor educators and supervisors who identify as professional counselors and who are knowledgeable in all areas of applicable CACREP standards.
The program is known for its strong emphasis on research, professional practice, and advocacy and leadership. Program faculty endorse the scholar‐practitioner model of graduate training in which students are exposed during their coursework to both the research and scholarly knowledge encompassing the field and the application of such knowledge to all aspects of professional practice as a counselor educator/researcher.
Participate in supervised field experiences.
Develop special expertise in a chosen minor concentration (examples include special education, neuropsychology, family studies, or law and policy).
Graduate with knowledge and skills in pedagogy and teaching methods that constitute best practice in counselor education.
Graduates of the program are leaders and advocates for social justice. They are scholars and educators who contribute to the advancement of the counseling profession in a diverse world. Graduates may assume a variety of roles upon graduation, but the majority of students plan to fulfill the role of scholar-practitioner at the university level and teach within counselor education programs, an area of major need nationally.
SERP 635: Advanced Counseling Theory and Practice
SERP 640: Counselor Supervision and Training
SERP 645: Leadership and Advocacy
SERP 695E: Preparation for the Professoriate
Admission Requirements
- A graduate GPA of 3.5 or above
- TOEFL when appropriate
- Three (3) letters of recommendation, including statements regarding ability to pursue advanced graduate study
- Personal statement sample (1‐3 pages include: 1) personal and professional objectives in counselor education and your long‐range professional goals; 2) research activities and experience; 3) your strengths and weaknesses, and 4) any additional information you might want to share)
- Scholarly paper you have written
- Personal interview (in-person or virtual (via Skype, Zoom, etc.)
- Relevant experience (one year preferred)
- A master’s degree from a CACREP accredited or CACREP equivalent program. If a student has a different degree, he or she may have to take additional coursework determined by the faculty
- Completed Ph.D. department application form
Ready to learn more?
We recommend reading the student handbook and our program outcomes for details about our department and our program. For more information, contact Dr. Michael Hartley.