Ph.D. in Counselor Education and Supervision
Designed for practicing licensed counselors (e.g., mental health, school, rehabilitation) and other master’s level mental health professionals, the Doctorate of Counselor Education & Supervision program is a 60-credit hour year-round program. By taking as little as 3-6 credits per semester, students can earn their Ph.D. in five years while maintaining their professional counseling practice. Students in the full-time track graduate in three years by taking up to 9 credits each semester.
The Ph.D. in CES program prepares culturally competent counselor educators to teach and train master’s level counselors. Doctoral students will gain knowledge and skills in diverse, multicultural settings, consistent with both ethical and evidence-based practice within the counseling profession. Graduates of the Ph.D. program will be prepared to work as counselor educators, supervisors, researchers, administrators and practitioners in academic and clinical settings.
- 60 semester hour program (Candidates from non-CACREP accredited master’s programs may need to fulfill master’s prerequisites before starting doctoral coursework).
- Most classes are offered in the evening starting between 3-6 p.m.
- Internship experiences are designed to allow students to acquire in-depth knowledge and skills that provide graduates with extensive experience in supervision, teaching and counseling.
- Counseling practicum and internship placements are in the University’s Counseling & Wellness Center with opportunities to advance clinical skills.
- Conduct original research that informs the counseling profession.
For More Information: We look forward to helping you take the next step in your career. If you have any questions about this program, please contact Dr. Marion E. Toscano, Program Director for Ph.D. in Counselor Education & Supervision at toscanom@mtmary.edu or (414) 930-3420.
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Designed for practicing licensed counselors (e.g., mental health, school, rehabilitation) and other master’s level mental health professionals, the Doctorate of Counselor Education & Supervision program is a 60-credit hour year-round program. By taking as little as 3-6 credits per semester, students can earn their Ph.D. in five years while maintaining their professional counseling practice. Students in the full-time track graduate in three years by taking up to 9 credits each semester.
The Ph.D. in CES program prepares culturally competent counselor educators to teach and train master’s level counselors. Doctoral students will gain knowledge and skills in diverse, multicultural settings, consistent with both ethical and evidence-based practice within the counseling profession. Graduates of the Ph.D. program will be prepared to work as counselor educators, supervisors, researchers, administrators and practitioners in academic and clinical settings.
- 60 semester hour program (Candidates from non-CACREP accredited master’s programs may need to fulfill master’s prerequisites before starting doctoral coursework).
- Most classes are offered in the evening starting between 3-6 p.m.
- Internship experiences are designed to allow students to acquire in-depth knowledge and skills that provide graduates with extensive experience in supervision, teaching and counseling.
- Counseling practicum and internship placements are in the University’s Counseling & Wellness Center with opportunities to advance clinical skills.
- Conduct original research that informs the counseling profession.
For More Information: We look forward to helping you take the next step in your career. If you have any questions about this program, please contact Dr. Marion E. Toscano, Program Director for Ph.D. in Counselor Education & Supervision at toscanom@mtmary.edu or (414) 930-3420.
The Doctoral Counselor Education & Supervision (CES) program is accredited by the Council for Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs (CACREP) through 2031. Mount Mary University and the Ph.D. in CES program are accredited by the Higher Learning Commission (HLC).
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Chi Sigma Iota is an international honor society for professional counselors. Chi Sigma Iota values academic and professional excellence and aims to promote the development of a strong professional identity through the members of the society and their contributions to the mission of realizing a healthy society through fostering wellness and championing human dignity.
In addition to academic and professional recognition, you'll be able to build relationships with students, professionals and faculty members. As a member of Chi Sigma Iota you'll also have access to professional development resources and leadership development opportunities.
Who can join the Mu Mu Upsilon Chapter?
The Mu Mu Upsilon chapter of Chi Sigma Iota was established at Mount Mary University in Spring of 2024. The chapter was established to provide Mount Mary's Counseling students with more opportunities to foster their professional identities, collaborate with colleagues, get access to quality resources, and connect with other counseling professionals.
Membership eligibility requirements are:
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Enrolled in Ph.D. In Counselor Education and Supervision Program
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Have completed at least one semester of graduate coursework
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Have a GPA of 3.5 or higher
If you are interested in learning more about Chi Sigma Iota membership, please reach out to our current chapter faculty advisors, Dr. Amanda Arnold (arnolda@mtmary.edu) or Dr. Claire Whetter (whetterc@mtmary.edu).
For information on how to be come a member of Chi Sigma Iota, visit their website.
The Counselor Education & Supervision program, which has an evidence-based research component, will prepare counselor educators, supervisors, and advanced counseling practice in multicultural settings, while developing a strong counselor identity, advocacy and leadership skills, integrity and a deep sense of social justice.
Embedded in the curriculum are counseling practicum at the University’s Counseling & Wellness Center and a series of internships. The practicum experience includes a rotation of on-call crisis work on the Mount Mary campus, individual counseling and group counseling.
Courses include (but not limited to):
- Supervision in Counselor Education
- Instructional Strategies in Counselor Education & Supervision
- Advanced Multicultural & Social Justice Counseling and Supervision
- Advanced Multicultural & Social Justice in Teaching, Leadership, and Research
- Advanced Statistics in Counselor Education & Supervision
- Quantitative Research Methods and Design
- Applied Quantitative Analysis
- Applied Qualitative Analysis, Research Methods and Design
- Advanced Counseling Theories
- Counselor Education, Leadership, and Advocacy
- Advanced Counseling Practicum
- Internship in Counselor Education & Supervision
- Dissertation
Carrie King, Ph.D., LPC, NCC
Professor, Counseling Department Chair, Program Director for School Counseling and Clinical Mental Health Counseling
Phone: (414) 930-3262
Email:kingc@mtmary.edu
Expertise: Career development, counseling children and adolescents, counseling theories, ethics, multicultural counseling, school counseling, psychopharmacology, clinical supervision
Phone: (414) 930-3434
Email: scheidet@mtmary.edu
Expertise: Trauma counseling, eating disorders, family therapy, psychopathology, clinical supervision
Email: jashinst@mtmary.edu
Expertise: Addiction counseling, assessment, program evaluation, career development, clinical rehabilitation, clinical supervision
Claire Whetter PhD, LPC, NCC
Assistant Professor
Phone: (414) 930-3173
Email: whetterc@mtmary.edu
Expertise: Women's mental health, perinatal mood disorders, dialectical behavioral therapy, and trauma counseling
Melissa Kraemer Smothers, Ph.D.
Associate Professor
Phone: (414) 930-3276
Email: kraemerm@mtmary.edu
Expertise: Counseling techniques and theories, group procedures in counseling, trauma counseling, clinical supervision
Marion E. Toscano, PhD, LPC (WI), LCPC(MD), NCC
Associate Professor, Director for Ph.D. in Counselor Education & Supervision
Phone: (414) 930-3420
Email: toscanom@mtmary.edu
Expertise: LGBTQ, spirituality, multicultural counseling, statistics and research
Amanda Arnold, Ph.D., LPC (WI), NCC
Assistant Professor
Phone:& (414) 930-3353
Email: arnolda@mtmary.edu
Expertise: Counseling theories, supervision, counseling student/counselor mental health, qualitative research
- A master’s degree in Counseling or a related field
- A minimum GPA of 3.30 or higher on a 4.0 scale in master’s degree coursework.
- Be licensed, or license eligible, as a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), LPC-IT, or School Counselor in Wisconsin.
- Submit all required application materials (see details below)
- International Students: See additional application requirements and procedures or contact your graduate admission counselor for questions.
- Complete an interview with the Professional Counseling department.
Priority Application Deadline: January 1
General Application Deadline: February 1
To Apply:
- Complete and submit the Doctoral Student Application.
- Submit the non-refundable application fee. Note: The application fee is waived for Mount Mary alumni. Contact your graduate admission counselor to obtain the waiver code for alumni.
- Submit an official copy of your Counseling/School Counseling license (if applicable).
- Submit official transcripts from all colleges/universities attended. Transcripts must be sent directly from your previous institutions to Mount Mary University.
- Submit three letters of recommendation. The recommendations should be from professionals and/or professors able to comment on abilities and commitment to Ph.D. scholarly work. Letters should also be addressed to the MMU Ph.D. Admissions Committee. Recommendation forms and instructions are included in the Doctoral Student Application.
- Submit a Curriculum Vitae (CV).
- Submit an application essay. Instructions will be displayed in the application portal once your initial application is received.
- Complete and submit a criminal background check (state and federal screening) through CastleBranch. Instructions will be displayed in the application portal once your initial application is received.
Mount Mary University, Office of Graduate Admissions
2900 N. Menomonee River Parkway
Milwaukee, WI 53222-4597
The Counselor Education & Supervision program at Mount Mary University develops a diverse holistic learning community that prepares students with a strong counselor identity, advocacy and leadership skills, integrity and a deep sense of social justice. The Doctorate of Counselor Education & Supervision Program prepares highly ethical and advocacy driven counselor educators, administrators, supervisors, researchers, clinicians, and leaders by providing students with a comprehensive education.
- To prepare students to effectively integrate theory and clinical counseling practice
- To prepare students to become skilled and effective culturally humble clinical supervisors and teachers, focusing on methods and techniques that constitute best practice in counselor education
- To prepare students to conduct rigorous research on important questions relevant to the counseling profession
- To prepare students to engage in counseling leadership and
- To prepare students to engage in critical self-reflection regarding the entirety of the biopsychosocial-spiritual model of mental health and acquire both the skills and the commitment to effectively advocate at the individual, group, and system level
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