PhD in Education - Counselor Education and Supervision in Reno United States | University of Nevada, Reno

Our faculty are dedicated to ensuring your journey through the program is fulfilling on both personal and professional levels. The doctoral curriculum presents rigorous challenges designed to elevate your professional expertise. Faculty prioritize guiding students throughout this transformative process. The Counselor Education and Supervision doctoral program falls under the broader Counselor Education initiative within the Department of Human Development, Family Science, and Counseling. This CACREP-accredited program adheres strictly to the organization's doctoral-level standards.
The Ph.D. in Education with a Counselor Education and Supervision specialization offers a CACREP-approved, campus-based, research-focused pathway for counseling professionals holding master's degrees who seek advanced career development. Typically, doctoral candidates in this specialization aim for academic positions or leadership roles in educational and clinical settings. We cultivate skilled, motivated students with varied counseling backgrounds who demonstrate dedication to teaching, research, leadership, clinical supervision, advocacy, and multicultural counseling practices.
This doctoral program in Education equips you for high-level academic careers or leadership positions in educational institutions and organizations. Through diverse coursework and experiences, you'll explore foundational educational theories alongside contemporary developments in diversity, technology, and counseling. A key advantage is the program's blend of interdisciplinary exposure across the College of Education and University, combined with focused specialization. The Ph.D. cultivates comprehensive scholarly understanding while emphasizing original contributions to the field.