Starkville,
MS,
United States
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
PhD in Counselor Education and Supervision in Mississippi State United States | Mississippi State University
Mississippi State University
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Mississippi State United States
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Qualification
Doctor of Philosophy
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
USD
27,487
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
36 months
Mississippi State University's doctoral counseling program enhances students' existing expertise in counseling or related fields, equipping them for roles as skilled practitioners, academic researchers, scholars, administrators, professional leaders, and exceptional educators and clinical supervisors. Grounded in the scientist-practitioner approach, the program fosters critical analysis, practical application of theory, hands-on learning, academic research, advocacy and social justice engagement, and professional leadership development.
This structured, progressive curriculum features advanced studies in counseling fundamentals, specialization options, electives, clinical placements, rigorous research and statistics training, comprehensive examinations, and dissertation completion. Core coursework covers advanced topics like clinical supervision, multicultural proficiency, assessment techniques, instructional methods, advocacy, ethical practice, consultation, research methodology, and analytical reasoning. Candidates also select a minor or focus area from any graduate discipline outside their primary field, allowing interdisciplinary exploration. Additionally, the program requires 900 hours of supervised clinical practice in settings aligned with each student's specialization.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.5
Qualification Requirements
Applicants must have a master's degree, or its equivalent, from a fully accredited educational institution, and earned a minimum GPA of 3.40 (based on a 4.00 system) on all prior graduate coursework. Additionally, applicants are required to provide official transcripts from all degree programs, Graduate Record Examination (GRE) verbal, quantitative and analytical writing scores no more than 5 years old, and three letters of recommendation from individuals familiar with the applicant's educational skills, abilities, and character. Applicants are also expected to provide a personal statement to include reasons for pursuing doctoral study, a discussion of career goals and plans, full time work experiences (at least two years), professional activities, and contributions they can make to the program and to the profession.
Applicants who have a strong chance for success in the program and have met all of the above requirements will be invited by the department for an on campus interview. The interview will include meetings with departmental faculty and current doctoral students, participating in a work sample/demonstration of clinical skills, and submission of a current vita and writing samples. After the interview process has been completed, applicants will be notified if they have been selected for admission to the program. Applicants are encouraged to check with the program for additional requirements.
IELTS - 6.5 and above, TOEFL iBT - 79 and above
Applicants who have a strong chance for success in the program and have met all of the above requirements will be invited by the department for an on campus interview. The interview will include meetings with departmental faculty and current doctoral students, participating in a work sample/demonstration of clinical skills, and submission of a current vita and writing samples. After the interview process has been completed, applicants will be notified if they have been selected for admission to the program. Applicants are encouraged to check with the program for additional requirements.
IELTS - 6.5 and above, TOEFL iBT - 79 and above
Tuition
USD
27,487