Knoxville,
TN,
United States
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
PhD in Counselor Education in Knoxville United States | University of Tennessee, Knoxville
University of Tennessee, Knoxville
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Knoxville United States
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Qualification
Doctor of Philosophy
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
USD
32,108
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
48 months
The University of Tennessee's doctoral program in counselor education equips experienced counseling professionals to enhance their expertise in teaching, supervising, and researching within the counseling field. This advanced degree is tailored for individuals holding a master's in counseling or related disciplines who aim to pursue roles such as faculty positions in higher education institutions, supervisory roles in educational or agency settings, counseling leadership in student services, or private practice in mental health. The curriculum includes rigorous coursework, hands-on practicum and internship experiences, and dissertation research beyond the master's level. Doctoral candidates may also pursue counseling licensure endorsement if not already obtained before starting the program.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.5
Qualification Requirements
Doctoral program admissions criteria include the following (a) academic aptitude for doctoral-level study, (b), previous professional experience, counseling preferred, (c) dispositions consistent with professional practice, including self-awareness, (d) oral and written communication skills, and (e) Potential for scholarship, professional leadership, and advocacy.
Following a written application addressing admissions criteria, select candidates will be invited to participate in an on-campus interview.
Preference is given to students
with a 3.50 GPA on any graduate coursework completed prior to application.
who score equal to or higher than the 70th percentile on the verbal area and the 50th percentile on the quantitative area of the GRE, based on the norms that were in effect when the test was taken, and a 4.5 on the analytic writing subtest.
In addition, general graduate admission standards for international students require a transcript from the home country indicating an equivalent of the University of Tennessee grade point average of 3.00 or higher. Official results of TOEFL must be submitted. A minimum score of 550 on the paper test or 80 on the Internet-based Test typically with a score of 20 on each of the sections of the test (reading, listening, writing, and speaking), and scores on the GRE that meet the admission requirements are preferred.
Following a written application addressing admissions criteria, select candidates will be invited to participate in an on-campus interview.
Preference is given to students
with a 3.50 GPA on any graduate coursework completed prior to application.
who score equal to or higher than the 70th percentile on the verbal area and the 50th percentile on the quantitative area of the GRE, based on the norms that were in effect when the test was taken, and a 4.5 on the analytic writing subtest.
In addition, general graduate admission standards for international students require a transcript from the home country indicating an equivalent of the University of Tennessee grade point average of 3.00 or higher. Official results of TOEFL must be submitted. A minimum score of 550 on the paper test or 80 on the Internet-based Test typically with a score of 20 on each of the sections of the test (reading, listening, writing, and speaking), and scores on the GRE that meet the admission requirements are preferred.
Tuition
USD
32,108