PhD in Counselor Education and Supervision in Kent United States | Kent State University

The Doctor of Philosophy in Counselor Education and Supervision offers advanced training for professionals working in diverse public and private mental health and human service environments, while also equipping individuals for academic roles in higher education institutions.

Program Learning Objectives

Upon completion, graduates will possess the ability to:

Exhibit comprehensive knowledge of ethical standards, legal requirements, and cultural competence within counselor education and supervision
Develop specialized expertise across key domains including: supervisory practices, instructional methodologies in counselor education, academic research, advanced counseling approaches, leadership development, and professional counselor identity
Function effectively as educators by mastering and implementing: pedagogical strategies, curriculum development principles, and teaching assessment techniques
Deliver exceptional counseling supervision that improves trainees' clinical conceptualization abilities, fosters counseling competencies, assesses counseling effectiveness, incorporates various supervision models, and demonstrates proficiency in evaluation, quality control, and corrective supervision methods
Execute both quantitative and qualitative research studies while mastering professional writing standards and scholarly publication practices.