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The Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) degree is offered in Counselor Education. Through this preparation program, a variety of professional counseling goals may be met. These include the preparation of: counselor educators for professorial positions in colleges and universities; student personnel, pupil personnel, or rehabilitation administrators; counselor supervisors; counseling specialists for community settings, such as family counseling clinics, community mental health centers, rehabilitation facilities, substance abuse centers, and governmental agencies; and private counseling practitioners. The Counselor Education and Supervision doctoral program is accredited by the Council for Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs (CACREP). The accreditation runs through October 23, 2012.

This program is also recognized by IRCEP (International Affiliate of CACREP) and demonstrates commitment to the Counselling profession and adherence to the rigorous international recognition review process meeting the highest international Principles of Quality Assurance and Professional Standards essential to the education and training of Counsellors.