Overview

A foundation in education and counseling theory, and supervision models, combined with advanced clinical work, teaching, supervising, research and scholarship, and leadership and advocacy opportunities will equip you to lead, represent, and empower counselors and who they serve in the field.

In this Counselor Education and Supervision program from Governors State University, you will be part of a cohort that receives opportunities for personalized student-faculty collaboration and research. Our Ph.D. in CES is accredited by the Council for the Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs (CACREP). Our curriculum is structured around CACREP’s standards for doctoral programs. Graduates of the CES program provide leadership in counselor education programs and have the opportunity to shape practitioners of tomorrow.

Career

Specialization in your area of interest and goals post-degree, and the development of a scholarship agenda, creates opportunities to have a meaningful impact on the counseling profession and practice.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Lifespan Developmental Issues

Family Systems: Theory and Practice

Life Style and Career Development

Beginning Counseling and Human Relations Skills

Group Dynamics

Assessment and Treatment Planning

Individual and Family Play Therapy

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-08-26 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-15 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

48 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Chicago, United States

Disciplines

School Counselling View 40 other PhDs in School Counselling in United States

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Academic requirements

GPA

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Doctorate in Counselor Education and Supervision Application Form and the $75 fee.
Statement describing personal and professional goals (see personal and professional goals statement prompt below).
One copy of official transcripts of all previous college work (see minimum Graduate level degree requirements below).
Professionally written essay addressing your professional counselor identity and integration of social justice advocacy (see professional essay prompt below).
Three letters of recommendations by professionals who hold a doctorate or master’s degree in counseling or related fields.

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

12888 USD / year

≈ 12888 USD / year
Out-of-State

6444 USD / year

≈ 6444 USD / year
Domestic

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In-State

6444 USD / year

≈ 6444 USD / year

Living costs

Chicago

United States

1297 - 2491 USD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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Scholarships Information

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Available Scholarships

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