Syracuse,
NY,
United States
Type
Private
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
PhD in Counseling and Counselor Education in Syracuse United States | Syracuse University
Syracuse University
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Syracuse United States
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Qualification
Doctor of Philosophy
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
USD
28,062
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
48 months
The Ph.D. in Counseling and Counselor Education develops graduates into advocates for fairness and ethical practice in both counseling and educational environments.
This CACREP-approved program within the Department of Counseling and Human Services prioritizes hands-on learning, featuring 600+ internship hours, university teaching practice, and research mentorship. Our nationally renowned faculty maintain a student-centered approach. Key program highlights include:
Clinical Supervision Training: Develop expertise in guiding counselors and trainees through individual and group supervision during practicum, while assisting with master's student oversight.
College Counseling Experience: Gain clinical practice in university settings through supervised internships and assistantships, addressing diverse student mental health needs.
Academic Preparation: Prepare for leadership roles through the Future Professoriate Program, which offers teaching assistant support, co-teaching opportunities with faculty and peers, guest lecturing, and independent instruction.
The doctoral program requires 96 post-baccalaureate credits plus 9-15 dissertation credits, typically completed in 4 years of full-time study, with part-time options available.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 7.0
Qualification Requirements
Bachelor's degree
CACREP-accredited Master's degree in counseling or rehabilitation counseling, or concurrent admission to a CHS master's program, minimum graduate GPA of 3.25
Official transcript of all undergraduate and graduate study
Preferred: minimum of 1 year of work experience in a counseling setting
3 letters of recommendation from persons who can speak to your academic potential and to your personal qualifications for graduate study in counseling
Personal statement which defines your motivation to seek graduate study and your future career ambitions
Professional or academic writing sample
Optional video of a counseling session, which must be accompanied by a signed release by the client who is participating in the session and commentary about the session.
Applicants will be contacted to schedule admissions interviews.
GRE is optional (not required)
International students: TOEFL Scores, written test 600, computerized test 250, iBT test 100, IELTS 7.0,
CACREP-accredited Master's degree in counseling or rehabilitation counseling, or concurrent admission to a CHS master's program, minimum graduate GPA of 3.25
Official transcript of all undergraduate and graduate study
Preferred: minimum of 1 year of work experience in a counseling setting
3 letters of recommendation from persons who can speak to your academic potential and to your personal qualifications for graduate study in counseling
Personal statement which defines your motivation to seek graduate study and your future career ambitions
Professional or academic writing sample
Optional video of a counseling session, which must be accompanied by a signed release by the client who is participating in the session and commentary about the session.
Applicants will be contacted to schedule admissions interviews.
GRE is optional (not required)
International students: TOEFL Scores, written test 600, computerized test 250, iBT test 100, IELTS 7.0,
Tuition
USD
28,062