The program assumes that the applicant has a Masters Degree in a related field. The program stresses research and counseling and includes skill training as the model for preparation. Students may elect other concentrations. The minimum requirement, stated by the Graduate school, for the Ph.D. in Counselor Education is 72 semester hours beyond the Baccalaureate degree. Dissertation credit is not included in the minimum standard.
Students can enter the program from varied backgrounds.
Student programs will be based upon the preparation each has and courses will be selected, in concert with an advisor, to meet the needs of the individuals. This may mean taking many of the courses which a Masters student would take and nearly always results in a program in excess of 72 hours. Informal interaction among students is strongly encouraged. Students in the program all have strong backgrounds and often years of experience. Much learning in graduate school comes about through peer interaction.