Ph.D. in Counselor Education & Supervision
CACREP Accredited Program
The Ph.D. in the 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).
Program Overview
Designed for practicing licensed counselors (e.g., mental health, school, rehabilitation) and other master’s level mental health professionals, the Ph.D. in Counselor Education & Supervision program is a 48-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.
Program features
- 48 semester hour program (Candidates from non-CACREP accredited master’s programs may need to fufill master’s prerequisites before starting doctoral coursework).
- The majority of classes are offered in the evening starting between 3pm and 6pm.
- Internship experiences are designed to allow students to acquire in-depth knowledge and skills that provide graduates 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.
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.
Program mission
The mission of the Counselor Education & Supervision program at Mount Mary University is to develop a diverse holistic learning community that prepares students as counselor educators and supervisors with a strong counselor identity, advocacy and leadership skills, integrity, and a deep sense of social justice. The Ph.D. in Counselor Education & Supervision Program prepares highly ethical and advocacy driven counselor educators, administrators, supervisors, researchers, clinicians and leaders by providing students with a comprehensive multicultural and social justice education.
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:
Marion E Toscano, PhD
Program Director for Ph.D. in Counselor Education & Supervision
(414) 930-3420
Take the next step in your career.