Atlanta,
GA,
United States
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
PhD in Counselor Education and Practice in Atlanta United States | Georgia State University
Georgia State University
|
Atlanta United States
Visit institution website
for more information
Qualification
Doctor of Philosophy
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
USD
24,246
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
60 months
Advance your career by pursuing a doctoral degree in counseling. Our Counselor Education and Practice Ph.D. program is ideal if you aspire to teach, train, and mentor upcoming clinical mental health, rehabilitation, or school counselors. It's also perfect for those focused on research, leadership, and promoting social justice within the counseling field.
CACREP-accredited, our Ph.D. program empowers students to conduct original research, refine their counseling skills, and develop expertise in teaching and clinical supervision. Graduates go on to teach at universities, serve as clinicians or administrators in community organizations, and lead practice and research institutions.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.5
Qualification Requirements
When applying to the Counselor Education and Practice, Ph.D. program, you will need to submit several documents for review.
Online Application
Goals Statement (upload with the application, provide a 500-word statement (approximately 2 pages, double-spaced, 12-point font) in which you identify each of the following:
(a) why you desire a Ph.D. in Counselor Education & Practice from Georgia State University,
(b) identify faculty members you would like to work with.
Resume (upload with the application)
Three Letters of Recommendation (upload with the application)
Writing Sample (upload with the application)
Must have completed a master's degree in Counseling or closely related clinical field, applicants must have completed a minimum of 700-hour practicum or internship as part of their clinical training, and/or be licensed as a master's level clinician or certified as a rehabilitation counselor
Official Transcript(s): graduate degree required for admission
In addition, if English is not the primary language, official TOEFL or IETLS scores must be submitted to Georgia State University. TOEFL scores should be submitted using school code 5251 and IETLS scores can be submitted by selecting Georgia State University Graduate Admissions. Applicants must submit a minimum TOEFL score of 79 or a minimum IETLS score of 6.5 for graduate admission. Applicants who completed a degree within the United States, will not be required to take the English proficiency exam. For additional questions regarding international credentials, please contact your college admission advisor directly.
Online Application
Goals Statement (upload with the application, provide a 500-word statement (approximately 2 pages, double-spaced, 12-point font) in which you identify each of the following:
(a) why you desire a Ph.D. in Counselor Education & Practice from Georgia State University,
(b) identify faculty members you would like to work with.
Resume (upload with the application)
Three Letters of Recommendation (upload with the application)
Writing Sample (upload with the application)
Must have completed a master's degree in Counseling or closely related clinical field, applicants must have completed a minimum of 700-hour practicum or internship as part of their clinical training, and/or be licensed as a master's level clinician or certified as a rehabilitation counselor
Official Transcript(s): graduate degree required for admission
In addition, if English is not the primary language, official TOEFL or IETLS scores must be submitted to Georgia State University. TOEFL scores should be submitted using school code 5251 and IETLS scores can be submitted by selecting Georgia State University Graduate Admissions. Applicants must submit a minimum TOEFL score of 79 or a minimum IETLS score of 6.5 for graduate admission. Applicants who completed a degree within the United States, will not be required to take the English proficiency exam. For additional questions regarding international credentials, please contact your college admission advisor directly.
Tuition
USD
24,246