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Jan 01, 2026
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2025-2026 Graduate Catalog
Counselor Education, Ph.D.
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Department: Leadership, Policy, and Lifelong Learning
This major shares core requirements with the Educational Program Development, Ed.D. the Higher Education Administration, Ph.D. , and the Curriculum and Instruction, Ph.D. program.
The Ph.D. in Counselor Education is a research and theory-intensive experience designed to provide a balance of intellectual and experiential learning, resulting in counselor educators with multiple competencies as researchers, teachers, clinicians, supervisors, and professional advocates. The doctoral major is designed primarily for students who wish to pursue careers in academic institutions as counselor educators.
Major Research Area
Counseling, Supervision, Teaching, Research and Scholarship, Leadership and Advocacy
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Admission Information
Must meet University Admission and English Proficiency requirements as well as requirements for admission to the major, listed below. - A master’s degree from an accredited university in education, a related professional field, or the equivalent bachelors and/or graduate degrees from a foreign institution
- Current Resume or Vita outlining education, work/teaching experience, publications, presentations, etc.
- GRE Preferred - contact department for more information
- Three Academic References from individuals who can testify to your academic abilities and potential for success in a doctoral program.
- A personal statement and interview with the program faculty, writing samples, and work references upon request.
Curriculum Requirements
Total Minimum Hours: 60 credit hours post-masters - Shared Core Requirements– 6 Credit Hours
- Additional Required Courses – 16 Credit Hours
- Research Courses – 12 credit hours minimum
- Electives – 9 Credit Hours Minimum
- Internship – 8 Credit Hours
- Dissertation - 9 Credit Hours Minimum
Please be advised that programs of study are designed by the graduate faculty in concert with each individual student and that the major and/or course requirements are subject to change, per state legislative mandates, Florida State Department of Education program approval standards, and accreditation criteria. Shared Core Requirements (6 Credit Hours)
Required for all students in this major. Additional Required Courses (16 Credit Hours)
Research Courses (12 Credit Hours Minimum)
Electives (9 Credit Hours Minimum)
Students in consultation with their advisor or major professor, will select a minimum of three (3) elective classes that support one or more of the doctoral areas of focus for Counselor Education: supervision, teaching, research and scholarship, leadership and advocacy. Qualifying Examination
Students must demonstrate satisfactory performance on the Doctoral Qualifying Examination before admission to candidacy. (See current College of Education Graduate Handbook, and consult with doctoral graduate major advisor). Internship (8 Credit Hours)
Dissertation (9 Credit Hours Minimum)
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