Counselor Education - Ph.D. in Counselor Education
Take your career to the highest level
This program prepares professional counselors, who are knowledgeable in counseling theories and techniques, who can implement counseling theories into successful counseling practice, and who ascribe to the highest of ethical standards and practice.
Learning Model
Face-to-face
Tuition Estimates
Average In or Out of State
$415-500 per credit hour
Tuition rates are based on your residency determination of Texas Resident, Non-Resident, or Foreign. Please consult the Admissions site for more information.
About This Program
The Counselor Education and Supervision (Ph.D.) program at Texas Tech is nationally accredited by CACREP (Council for the Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs).
Completing a Ph.D. in Counselor Education prepares the student for a professional career as faculty members, administrators, private practitioners, researchers, supervisors, and consultants at the highest degree of professional expertise.
Members of our faculty:
- are involved in local, state, regional, and national professional counseling organizations.
- support and encourage students to be involved in professional organizations.
- foster an environment of appreciation and respect for differing values, beliefs, and backgrounds.
- subscribe to the ethical standards and values recognized by the counseling profession, and expect students to learn and follow the same ethical standards.
- support and encourage the application of ethical practices and policies ensuring access and excellence in Counselor Education.
Program Handbook
Why Counselor Education?
Accredited
For more than 20 years, the Counselor Education Program has been nationally accredited by CACREP (Council for the Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs).The program is both respected and recognized as an exemplary program.
Mentorship
Our faculty are recognized as leaders in counseling professional associations and serve as mentors in helping doctoral students acquire experience in such areas as consultation, counseling, leadership and advocacy, research, supervision, and teaching.
Identity
We assist students in acquiring professional identities as counselors and remain dedicated to providing a quality educational program.
More info about this program
1 All counseling core coursework at the Ph.D. level must be completed within the Texas Tech University Counselor Education program (i.e., transfers will not be allowed for the counseling core courses).
The Ph.D. program typically begins in the fall semester. However, students may begin taking the non-counseling requirements (foundations, minor, research) if they wish to begin the program in another semester.
Additional Application Information
The Admission Rubric Form will be used to evaluate applicants who apply to the program. Please use your personal statement and resume to address the areas the rubric evaluates.
Download the Ph.D. orientation materials
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Counselor Education
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Address
Texas Tech University, College of Education, 3002 18th Street Lubbock, TX 79409 -
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Email
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