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PhD of Counselor Education and Supervision
University of Texas at San Antonio
- San Antonio, United States
- 4 years
- English
- On campus
- PhD
About the program
The Doctor of Philosophy in Counselor Education and Supervision is offered by the School of Lifespan Development and Educational Sciences in the College of Education and Human Services at Kent State University.
Program highlights
- Internship available: no
- Placement support: yes
- Work during study: yes
- Post-study work rights (1): yes
- PR pathway friendly: no
What you will learn
- Demonstrate core knowledge in Counselor Education and Supervision. Apply relevant methods and tools to academic or professional problems. Communicate findings clearly and work responsibly in individual and collaborative settings.
Career outcomes
- Research Scientist
- Postsecondary Lecturer
- Research Fellow
- Policy or Industry Researcher
- Academic Program Specialist
Curriculum
- Minimum 81 credit hours. Catalogue course list includes Advanced Multicultural Counseling
- Leadership and Advocacy in Counselor Education and Supervision
- Supervision in Counseling I
- Statistics I for Educational Services
- Advanced Quantitative Research. The programme includes an internship
- Practicum or clinical placement course and offers thesis or dissertation credits.
Entry requirements
Academic
- Bachelor's or master's degree from an accredited institution or equivalent
- Programme-set GPA (usually 3.0
- Last 60 credit hours may be considered)
- Transcripts and FCSA/NACES credential evaluation
- Purpose statement
- Resume
- Recommendation letters
- GRE or GMAT where the programme requires
- English proficiency.
Minimum GPA
3
Accepted academic background
Bachelor's (or master's where the programme requires) from an accredited institution or equivalent, Programme-specific requirements
Language tests
- IELTS 7
- TOEFL iBT 100 (exams before 2026-01-21) or 5.0. (exams from 2026-01-21)
- Duolingo 130
- IELTS 7
Documents you’ll need
- Academic Transcripts
- Bachelor's Degree Certificate
- English Language Test Results
- Curriculum Vitae
- Recommendation Letters
How to apply
- Review the graduate programme admission criteria and application dates. Complete the online graduate application on the official university website. Upload the required academic qualifications and programme-specific supporting documents. Provide evidence of language proficiency if required. Pay the application fee if applicable. Submit the completed application and await the admission decision.
Other costs
| Tuition per year | $28,988 USD |
|---|---|
| Application fee | $90 USD |
| Deposit | _ |
Program details
| Campus | Main Campus |
|---|---|
| Faculty or school | College of Education and Human Development |
| Department | Department of Counseling |
| Teaching language | English |
| Credit value | _ |
| Study pace | Full-time,Fixed |
| Post-study stay | 1 |
| Scholarship note | Scholarships may be available for eligible applicants; award amounts, conditions and program eligibility require confirmation. |
Intakes and deadlines
Program starts
August 2027
Apply by
No deadline listed
Frequently asked questions
The program takes 4 years.
Tuition is $28,988 USD per year. The application fee is $90 USD. The estimated living cost is $20,058 USD.
The minimum GPA is 3. Accepted language tests: IELTS 7, TOEFL iBT 100 (exams before 2026-01-21) or 5.0. (exams from 2026-01-21), Duolingo 130, IELTS 7.