Counselor Education Doctoral Program

Requirements

Residency

The residency requirement is two consecutive semesters for the Ph.D. A full time student is one who is registered for a minimum of 9 graduate credit hours; however, to meet the course requirements, students at times enroll for 9 to 15 semester hours per term. Summer term may be used as one of the two consecutive semesters. The doctoral program cannot be completed without meeting the residency requirements.

Course Work

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. 

Practica and Internship

All students are required to complete at least one semester or the equivalent of doctoral level practicum (a minimum of 100 hours) in counseling. Students must also complete at least 600 clock hours of internship. Students will develop an area of expertise in counseling.

Dissertation

Each student is required to complete a doctoral dissertation that fulfills the requirements and procedures at The University of Tennessee as set for in the Graduate Catalog, current edition.

Updated 09/13/2006

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1122 Volunteer Boulevard
Knoxville, Tennessee 37996-3452

Phone: 865-974-8145
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