Overview

The Ph.D. program in Counseling at Florida Atlantic University is a research-orientated degree that is designed for those who have completed a master’s degree in counseling, hold licensure or certification as a professional counselor, and demonstrate potential for assuming major leadership roles in the counseling profession at the regional or national level in university, clinical or research settings.

Program Objectives

Prepare counselors who aspire to become leaders in the field as counselor educators, clinical supervisors or program coordinators/directors in mental health agencies and schools and rehabilitation programs;
Educate doctoral students in "best-of-practice" counseling methods linking research to practice in the delivery of counseling services;
Develop specific areas of research emphasis via faculty/student research groups within the department's doctoral program. Studies from the research groups will build upon one another to establish Florida Atlantic University as a national leader in distinct, clearly defined areas of inquiry;
Provide a stimulating and supportive environment for faculty and students who will collaboratively engage in teaching and research;
Enhance the quality of counseling services at the local and national levels;
Model the sensitivity and clinical skills consistent with the highest level of ethical and professional practice expected of counseling professionals in a multicultural world and environment.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Contemporary Therapies
Multicultural, Spiritual, and Professional Issues in Counseling
Consultation and Leadership in Counseling
Advanced Instruction in Counselor Education
Advanced Supervision in Counselor Education
Appraisal of Children, Adults, Couples, and Families
Outcomes Assessment and Evaluation in Counseling

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2028-08-21 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-11-15 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

60 SCH

60-hour post-masters

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Boca Raton, United States

Disciplines

Counselling Psychology View 79 other PhDs in Counselling Psychology in United States

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Academic requirements

GPA

3.5

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Required

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Other requirements

General requirements

Graduate GPA of 3.5
M.Ed. in Counseling
Licensure/Certification
Potential for leadership
Three letters of recommendation
Resume
Statement of objectives
GRE is required; there are no minimum sub-score requirements
A course-by-course evaluation of international transcripts is required; FAU will do the evaluation or must be done by a NACES member

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

20712 USD / year

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Out-of-State

20712 USD / year

≈ 20712 USD / year
Domestic

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In-State

7704 USD / year

≈ 7704 USD / year

Living costs

Boca Raton

United States

900 - 1400 USD / month

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