Online Delivery

The Doctor of Philosophy in Counselor Education and Supervision is offered online and requires three, one-week residencies. The program received CACREP accreditation in July 2017.

Mission Statement

The Doctor of Philosophy in Counselor Education and Supervision at Adams State University prepares graduates to work as counselor educators, supervisors, researchers, leaders, and practitioners in academic and clinical settings. The program is committed to providing equitable access to digitally delivered instruction in counselor education. Doctoral students are immersed in a climate of scholarly inquiry and prepared to extend the knowledge base of the counseling profession through various professional roles, including teaching, supervision, research, counseling, leadership, and advocacy.

The Ph.D. in Counselor Education and Supervision at Adams State University prepares graduates to:

  • Work as counselor educators and supervisors, researchers and practitioners in academic and clinical settings.
  • Extend the knowledge base of the counseling profession in a climate of scholarly inquiry.
  • Inform professional practice by generating new knowledge for the profession through dissertation or comparable research projects focused on areas relevant to counseling practice, counselor education, and/or supervision.
  • Assume positions of leadership in the counseling profession.