Counselor Education & Supervision Program prepares students for a rewarding career training future mental health professionals

Why earn a doctoral degree in counselor education and supervision?

For some mental health professionals, especially licensed professional counselors, school counselors and rehabilitation counselors, learning to train future practitioners is the next step in a fulfilling career. Graduates of the program are prepared for leadership, learning to train the next generation of counselor educators, supervisors, researchers, administrators, and practitioners for work in academic and clinical settings.  

Doctoral students gain knowledge and skills in diverse, multicultural settings, with a strong focus on ethical and evidence-based practice within the profession. 

“Our Ph.D. program is attractive for those wanting to advance their careers; move into teaching at the college level and/or provide supervision to counselors on their initial license (LPC-IT),” shares Kirk Messer de Heller, director of graduate recruiting at Mount Mary.

A strong focus on leadership, advocacy, and social justice is what sets the Mount Mary Ph.D. program apart from other institutions. Internship experiences flexible, allowing students to acquire in-depth knowledge and skills that provide graduates extensive experience in supervision, teaching, and research. Students can conduct their practicum and internship in the Counseling and Wellness Center on campus. Other internship experiences involve teaching/co-teaching in the master’s program and supervising master’s students during their practicum/internship.

The Ph.D. in Counselor Education and Supervision program is accredited by the Council for Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs (CACREP)and the Higher Learning Commission (HLC). Visit mtmary.edu to learn more about this rewarding degree.