University Park,
PA,
United States
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
PhD in Counselor Education in University Park United States | Pennsylvania State University
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University Park United States
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Qualification
Doctor of Philosophy
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
USD
44,996
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
48 months
The CACREP-accredited (Council for Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs) Ph.D. program equips students for careers as counselor educators, clinical supervisors, and advanced practitioners across academic and clinical environments. This program aims to: broaden the counseling profession's knowledge foundation through scholarly investigation develop students' ability to contribute original research leading to professional publications cultivate graduates as change agents and leaders in the field The program highlights faculty engagement in key areas such as: instructional excellence, scholarly research, and professional service leadership roles within national counseling associations editorial positions in academic journals.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.5
Qualification Requirements
Doctoral applicants must have completed a master's degree in counselor education prior to admission into the Ph.D. program. A master's degree is required for admission that must be comprised of a minimum of 48 credit hours that align with the standards of the Counsel for Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs (CACREP). All doctoral applicants should present at least a 3.33 average in all graduate study completed prior to admission.
English Proficiency: TOEFL Internet-based test (iBT) - a total score of 80 with a 19 on the speaking section for the internet-based test (iBT); TOEFL Paper-based test - the minimum acceptable score is 550; IELTS - The minimum acceptable composite score for the IELTS Academic Test is 6.5.
Tuition
USD
44,996