Counselor Education Doctoral Program

Advising

Upon admission to the program, each student will be assigned to an academic advisor to assist in course selection during his/her first few semesters. When students enter the program, the advisor discusses the student’s current credentials, the program of study, and other professional activities (internships, counseling experiences) that prepare him/her for the credentials sought. If the student has not yet met the requirements for certification or licensure, the student will develop a plan.

In addition to the courses specified in each area, a student in consultation with his/her advisor or committee may elect other appropriate courses to complete the required number of hours or to gain added experience. Exemptions from certain requirements may be granted by the student’s committee provided the student can document experience. A list of the required courses is included in this document.

The degree has a basic core of required course work as well as other courses and experiences designed to meet the student’s stated objectives and vocational goals. Courses taken during previous graduate work may be accepted as part of the doctoral program if approved by the Counselor Education faculty.

All new Counselor Education doctoral students are involved in a three-hour seminar, COUN 650 Foundations of Counselor Education (3 credit hours), during their first semester of enrollment. Students also enroll in COUN 601 Professional Seminar (1 credit hour), which provides an introduction to doctoral education in the department, college, and university.

Early in their academic career, students are encouraged to identify a faculty member to assist them with their initial research involvement. For more information about research involvement, see the discussion about the research competency and the dissertation in the program document.

Updated 09/13/2006

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