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PhD of Counselor Education and Supervision
- University Park, United States
- 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: yes
- Placement support: yes
- Work during study: yes
- Post-study work rights (0 year): 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
- Master's degree in counselling or a closely related field with cumulative GPA 3.0 or higher
- Programme-specific doctoral materials
- NACES evaluation for non-US study
- English test (IELTS 6.0
- TOEFL iBT 80
- PTE 53 per section).
Minimum GPA
3
Accepted academic background
Master's degree and programme-specific doctoral admission requirements (precursor degrees required, See catalog), Two to four weeks processing after supplemental materials.
Language tests
- IELTS 6.0
- TOEFL iBT 80 (minimum 20 in each section)
- PTE Academic 53 in each section
Documents you’ll need
- Academic Transcripts
- English Language Test Results
- Financial Support Evidence.
How to apply
- Check the doctoral programme requirements and deadlines. Apply online and pay the 75 USD doctoral application fee. Send official transcripts with a NACES evaluation for non-US study
- Supplemental materials
- English scores and a financial statement for F-1/J-1. Receive the decision. The Office of International Services then issues the I-20 or DS-2019
- Apply for the F-1 visa.
Other costs
| Tuition per year | $15,258 USD |
|---|---|
| Application fee | $75 USD |
| Deposit | $500 USD |
Program details
| Campus | University Park |
|---|---|
| Faculty or school | College of Education and Human Development |
| Department | Department of Counselor Education and Supervision |
| Teaching language | English |
| Credit value | _ |
| Study pace | Fixed |
| Post-study stay | 0 year |
| Scholarship note | Applicants may be considered for institutional awards subject to program-specific and international-student eligibility. |
Intakes and deadlines
Program starts
August 2027
Apply by
7 Jan 2027
54 days left
Frequently asked questions
The next deadline is 7 Jan 2027. Apply early, because some programs close when places fill up.
Tuition is $15,258 USD per year. The application fee is $75 USD. The deposit is $500 USD. The estimated living cost is $15,976 USD.
The minimum GPA is 3. Accepted language tests: IELTS 6.0, TOEFL iBT 80 (minimum 20 in each section), PTE Academic 53 in each section.

