Washington D.C.,
DC,
United States
Type
Private
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
PhD in Counseling in Washington, D.C. United States | George Washington University
George Washington University
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Washington, D.C. United States
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Qualification
Doctor of Philosophy
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
USD
35,100
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
48 months
The PhD in counseling program combines intensive research with hands-on clinical experience at mental health facilities, equipping students to excel in research, publishing, clinical practice, and graduate-level teaching. The curriculum develops clinical, administrative, leadership, and advocacy competencies. Faculty members offer exceptional expertise in areas including trauma studies, human sexuality, youth development, grief counseling, addiction treatment, multicultural approaches, and comprehensive training in diagnostic methods, evaluations, and therapeutic techniques. Doctoral candidates can further refine their abilities through supervisory training at GSEHD's Community Counseling Services Center.
This degree opens doors to academic and non-academic career paths. Alumni hold faculty positions at universities and leadership roles in diverse environments, ranging from school counseling departments to community mental health programs.
The Council for the Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs (CACREP) grants accreditation to this program.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.0
Qualification Requirements
A master's degree and a resume is required.
You must submit a transcript, detailed marks certificate or comparable document that shows all course work, grades and proof of earned degrees from each institution youve attended. This is required for all colleges and universities where you have taken academic courses, regardless of whether or not you earned credit, the program was completed or the credit appears as transfer credit on another transcript.
You should upload unofficial transcripts to your online account. If you are offered admission, you will be required to submit official copies prior to enrolling. Do not submit official copies until you have been instructed to do so.
Academic IELTS: an overall band score of 6.0 with no individual score below 5.0
TOEFL: 550 on paper based or 80 in internet-based test
You must submit a transcript, detailed marks certificate or comparable document that shows all course work, grades and proof of earned degrees from each institution youve attended. This is required for all colleges and universities where you have taken academic courses, regardless of whether or not you earned credit, the program was completed or the credit appears as transfer credit on another transcript.
You should upload unofficial transcripts to your online account. If you are offered admission, you will be required to submit official copies prior to enrolling. Do not submit official copies until you have been instructed to do so.
Academic IELTS: an overall band score of 6.0 with no individual score below 5.0
TOEFL: 550 on paper based or 80 in internet-based test
Tuition
USD
35,100