Counselor Education (Ph.D.) - Graduate - 2013 University Catalog

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Program Description:

The primary objective of this Ph.D. program is to prepare scholars, academics and advanced practitioners to be leaders in maximizing the mental health and quality of life for individuals, families, communities, and educational organizations, consistent with the scholar-practitioner model. It is the goal of the program to prepare outstanding counseling professionals who: (a) demonstrate multicultural awareness, (b) are sensitive to life developmental issues, (c) can recognize and successfully address mental health needs, (d) are effective social justice advocates who can assist individuals and communities overcome barriers to well-being, and (e) are prepared to teach counseling students, and to conduct research and evaluations that make significant contributions to schools, agencies, the counseling profession and society.

Program graduates may seek employment in communities, agencies, schools and in colleges and universities in roles such as:
  • Academic faculty members
  • Clinical and administrative supervisors
  • Program managers or program developers
  • Director of student affairs programs/departments
  • Consultants
  • Researchers
  • Evaluators
Graduates of doctoral programs in Counselor Education may find employment as full-time or adjunct faculty in graduate Counselor Education programs. They may also work as program managers and developers.  For example, they are employed by private and public school systems as directors of guidance, guidance center supervisors, and master counselors. They hold positions in business and industry, especially in urban areas. Companies that offer Employee Assistance Programs (EAPs), in particular, hire doctoral-level counselors to develop and manage mental health and holistic care programs as a service for their employees.

Individuals with Counselor Education doctoral degrees work in administrative and managerial roles in health care agencies, nonprofit organizations, community agencies, and student affairs/academic affairs units in colleges and universities as well as in businesses. In addition to working in such agencies and in business, holders of Ph.D. degrees in Counselor Education also serve as consultants for agencies on specific projects - for example, consultants to state departments of education concerning guidance outreach to under-served populations.

The combination of scholarly preparation and advanced counseling and supervision practice will allow Ph.D. graduates many opportunities for professional growth and employment. A state-of-the art curriculum, faculty mentoring, and the thoughtful choice of a cognate in the doctoral program will contribute to these opportunities.

COUNSELOR EDUCATION

Complete the following 8 requirements for a minimum of 66 semester hours.

  1. CORE COURSES

    Complete 18 semester hours, including the following 2 requirement(s):

    1. Complete 5 courses:

      COUN 810 Advanced Counseling Theory and Methodology (3 hours lecture) 3
      COUN 812 Counselor Supervision (2 hours lecture, 1 hour lab) 3
      COUN 816 Clinical, Leadership and Organizational Assessment (3 hours lecture) 3
      COUN 818 Advanced Group Counseling (1.5 hours lecture and 1.5 hours lab) 3
      COUN 820 Advanced Career Counseling Techniques and Practice (3 hours lecture) 3

    2. Complete an additional 1 course with written approval from doctoral advisor.

  2. CLINICAL EXPERIENCE

    Complete 6 semester hours-9 semester hours of clinical experience as determined by the department.

    COUN 824 Professional Internship I (1.5 hours lecture, 1.5 hours lab) 3

  3. COGNITIVE OR ELECTIVE STUDIES

    Complete 9 semester hours - 12 semester hours from counseling or another relevant discipline with approval from doctoral advisory committee.

  4. RESEARCH CORE

    Complete 15 semester hours, including the following 2 requirement(s):

    1. Complete 4 courses

      1. for 3 semester hours

        EDFD 820 Qualitative Methods for Educational Research (3 hours lecture) 3

      2. for 3 semester hours

        EDFD 821 Quantitative Methods for Educational Research (3.0 - 4.0 hours lecture) 3-4

      3. for 3 semester hours

        EDFD 822 Advanced Methods of Quantitative Inquiry in Education (3 hours lecture) 3

      4. for 3 semester hours

        EDFD 823 Advanced Qualitative Research in Education (3 hours lecture) 3

    2. Complete an additional 1 course for 3 semester hours with written approval from doctoral advisor.

  5. REQUIRED DISSERTATION COURSES

    Complete 2 requirement(s):

    1. Complete for a total of 15 semester hours.

      COUN 900 Dissertation Advisement 3-12

    2. After 15 hours of COUN 900, complete 1 hour from the following each semester, as required:

      COUN 901 Dissertation Extension 1

  6. QUALIFYING PORTFOLIO/EXAM/ASSESSMENT

    Successfully complete the qualifying portfolio, examination or assessment requirement.

  7. ADMISSION TO CANDIDACY

    Following completion of pre-dissertation research courses and qualifying exam, you may be admitted to candidacy.

  8. DISSERTATION REQUIREMENT

    Complete a dissertation in accordance with Graduate School and doctoral program requirements.

Course Descriptions:

COUN810: Advanced Counseling Theory and Methodology (3 hours lecture)

This course provides doctoral students with advanced theoretical and methodological information regarding counseling theory. Students engage in critical analysis of major theoretical perspectives in counseling, including strategies for dealing with affective, cognitive and behavioral dysfunction, and the requisite skills needed for teaching master's level Counseling Theories courses. The purpose of the course is to explore, in depth, the traditional major theories and theorists of counseling and psychology, and to examine the major Western and Eastern orientations of counseling and psychology, as well as state-of-the-art non-traditional models. 3 sh.

Prerequisites: Doctoral Standing in Counselor Education Program (CNED).

COUN812: Counselor Supervision (2 hours lecture, 1 hour lab)

This course prepares counselors to become clinical supervisors. Theoretical concepts addressed include the context and models of supervision, ethical and legal considerations, organizing the supervision relationship, technology in supervision, the evaluation process, supervision interventions and techniques, and multicultural issues in supervision. Students develop a theoretical approach to supervision and demonstrate that approach by supervision master's level counseling students in either internship or practicum. 3 sh.

Prerequisites: COUN 810, Doctoral Standing in Counselor Education Program (CNED).

COUN816: Clinical, Leadership and Organizational Assessment (3 hours lecture)

This course prepares students to use testing procedures in assessing three critical areas of the profession: psychopathology, leadership skills, and organizational development. Students conduct multiple assessments in the course; they administer the instruments, write assessment reports, and consult with clients to develop appropriate interventions. They learn procedures for constructing valid and reliable psychological inventories. State-of-the-art issues relating to testing, such as high-risk testing, test bias for immigrant workers, ethical issues in testing, and pros/cons of computer assessment, are addressed. The course includes a 20-hour experimential component in which students develop instructional skills by assisting in teaching a masters level individual appraisal course. (Testing Fee required) 3 sh.

Prerequisites: Doctoral Standing.

COUN818: Advanced Group Counseling (1.5 hours lecture and 1.5 hours lab)

This course provides doctoral students with advanced theoretical information and experiential practice regarding group counseling and process. Students examine a variety of theoretical approaches applied to group counseling. The experiential component gives students an opportunity to apply the process of advanced facilitation, the analysis of the dynamics of groups, the facilitator's role through participation and process illumination, and the requisite skills needed for teaching group process courses in master's programs. 3 sh.

Prerequisites: COUN 810 and Doctoral Standing in Counselor Education Program (CNED).

COUN820: Advanced Career Counseling Techniques and Practice (3 hours lecture)

A doctoral level course critically examining state-of-the-art research related to career development and the psychology of work. Particular emphasis will be placed on exploring the implications of race, gender, sexual orientation, disability status, social class, and immigrant status as it related to career development. Students will focus their own research on career counseling techniques, assessment, career resources, and career programs that address the needs identified for client characteristics listed above. Students examine different theoretical approaches to career counseling and develop an approach to working with career clients. Experiential learning involves providing individual career counseling and-or practical instructorship on a master's level career course. 3 sh.

Prerequisites: Doctoral Standing in Counselor Education Program (CNED).

COUN824: Professional Internship I (1.5 hours lecture, 1.5 hours lab)

Instructorship, is a post-practicum, supervised experience in which the student refines and enhances counseling/teaching knowledge and skill through teaching (CACREP Glossary). Through individual and group supervision, doctoral co-instructors/interns will assist in design, analysis, teaching and evaluation of courses in the CACREP accredited Master's program, as well as gain knowledge of the academic world, mentoring constructs, and professional leadership avenues for their professional as Counselor Educators and Master's Clinicians. 3 sh.

Prerequisites: Doctoral standing.

COUN900: Dissertation Advisement

This department requires 15 credits of COUN 900. While enrolled in COUN 900, students will work with their Dissertation Chair and their Dissertation Committee. Credits are reported as IP (In Progress) while the dissertation is being written. At the conclusion of the dissertation defense, a final grade of Pass or Fail will be recorded. 3 - 12 sh.

Prerequisites: Matriculation in the Ph.D. Counselor Education (CNED) Program; Advancement to Candidacy.

COUN901: Dissertation Extension

Once students have acquired 15 credits of COUN 900 Dissertation Advisement, they must enroll in 1 credit of COUN 901 in every semester in which they intend to work on the dissertation, up to and including the semester of the defense. Credits are reported as IP (In Progress) while the dissertation is being written. At the conclusion of the dissertation defense, a final grade of Pass or Fail will be recorded. COUN 901 may be repeated until the time limitation for completion of the doctoral program as specified in the Doctoral Policy Manual has been reached. 1 sh.

Prerequisites: 15 credits of Dissertation Advisement.

EDFD820: Qualitative Methods for Educational Research (3 hours lecture)

This course introduces students to the theories and practices of qualitative research. Students develop skills to critically analyze qualitative studies and the various components of research design. They are also introduced to a rich array of qualitative approaches and possibilities in educational research. They develop an understanding of what is involved in designing original research and have hands-on practice with qualitative data gathering. Previous course ELRS 820 effective through Spring 2013. 3 sh.

Prerequisites: Matriculation in a doctoral program at MSU.

EDFD821: Quantitative Methods for Educational Research (3.0 - 4.0 hours lecture)

This course introduces students to major methodologies and fundamental skills of quantitative research. Students critically examine the features of common research methods, including experimental, quasi-experimental, and non-experimental designs, as well as related sampling techniques. Students study the underlying principles of measurement, focusing on such concepts as validity, reliability, and bias. Students also acquire skills for interpreting basic statistical procedures. Topics include descriptive statistics, introduction to probability and statistical inference, and the presentation and interpretation of statistical data in empirical literature. The course provides students with an opportunity to use statistical computing packages, such as SPSS, to support data analysis and interpretation. Previous course ELRS 821 effective through Spring 2013. 3 - 4 sh.

Prerequisites: Matriculation in a doctoral program at MSU.

EDFD822: Advanced Methods of Quantitative Inquiry in Education (3 hours lecture)

The second in a sequence of two doctoral courses in quantitative research methods, this course enables students to further examine and apply quantitative research methods and tools. Students learn widely-used statistical procedures that are fundamental for the further study of statistics. They study inferential statistical methods and their applications to research. Topics include simple and multiple regression, one-factor analysis of variance, factorial designs, analysis of covariance, and nonparametric methods. Students have multiple opportunities to use statistical computing packages, such as SPSS, to support data analysis. Students further develop the skills for understanding and evaluating the use of quantitative methods in the research literature. Previous course ELRS 822 effective through Spring 2013. 3 sh.

Prerequisites: EDFD 821.

EDFD823: Advanced Qualitative Research in Education (3 hours lecture)

This is the second in a sequence of two doctoral courses in qualitative research methods, building on students' initial understanding of qualitative research from EDFD 820 Qualitative Methods of Research in Education. This course offers students the opportunity to develop a more in-depth understanding of qualitative research and its application to original research, including dissertations. Students explore the interconnections and congruence between theoretical and conceptual framing, research design, and data analysis and representation. Previous course ELRS 823 effective through Spring 2013. 3 sh.

Prerequisites: EDFD 820.

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Admission

Admission decisions will be based on faculty review of the completed application, which must include the following:
  • Master芒鈧劉s degree in Counseling or Counselor Education, preferably CACREP accredited or aligned with CACREP requirements.
  • 2 years minimum post Master芒鈧劉s professional counseling experience related to the applicant芒鈧劉s chosen concentration (community, mental health, school, student affairs counseling-higher education, or addictions) by the semester in which applicant seeks admission.
  • Submission of recent GRE scores (no more than 5 yrs old)
  • Transcripts indicating receipt of the bachelor芒鈧劉s and master芒鈧劉s degrees (minimum counseling master芒鈧劉s program GPA of 3.5 is required)
  • 3 letters of recommendation indicating readiness for doctoral study: One reference from a professional in the applicant芒鈧劉s field and two faculty references
  • Current resume
  • Personal interview: If invited for a personal interview, requirement includes writing sample, done on campus

Deadlines

Review of completed applications, including review for doctoral assistantships, will begin on or about November 1 each year. The final application deadline is January 15 each year for the following Fall semester.