Ph.D. Program in Counselor Education
This Ph.D. program in Counselor Education (which assumes students hold a master's degree in a related field) prepares students for teaching, research, and supervisory staff roles in institutions of higher learning, as well as in community agencies. The program stresses research and counseling and includes skills training as the model for preparation. Students choose an area of concentration (e.g., school, grief, rehabilitation, or health psychology); they may also elect other concentrations. Interaction among students is encouraged since many students have years of experience. At UB, we understand that much learning comes about through peer interaction.
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| Application deadline: | March 1 |
| Degree granted: | Ph.D. |
| Typical Careers: | College or University faculty, mental health agency supervisor, counselor/therapist |
The minimum requirement, stated by the Graduate school, for the Ph.D. in Counselor Education is 72 semester hours beyond the Baccalaureate degree. At least 48 of the hours must be taken at UB. Dissertation credit is not included in the minimum standard.
Students can enter the program from varied backgrounds. Each student's programs will be based upon the preparation he or she has and courses will be selected, in concert with an advisor, to meet individual student needs. This may mean taking some master's level courses and nearly always results in a program in excess of 72 hours beyond the bachelor's degree.
