University of Cincinnati  

The UC Counseling Program strives for national excellence in implementing an ecological counseling perspective through research and service with diverse populations, emphasizing underserved groups. As this vision is realized through faculty, staff, and student efforts, the program continues a tradition of national leadership.

The Doctoral Program in Counseling prepares counselors skilled in teaching, supervising, and researching counseling from an ecological perspective. Doctoral graduates are committed to providing service for diverse populations, emphasizing underserved groups. Candidates selected for inclusion in the program typically possess clinical competence through their Master’s program training. Doctoral training is intended to augment clinical skills by emphasizing advanced competence in planning, evaluation, change strategies, teaching and research.

It is expected that doctoral graduates will assume leadership positions within the profession because of their multifaceted competencies. Doctoral students work closely with their advisors to carry out a program of study, internship experiences, and original research that are consistent with their strengths, interests, and long-term professional goals.

The Counseling Program at the University of Cincinnati embraces diversity, equity, and advocacy as core values. Thus, we affirm the dignity and worth of all people, emphasizing inclusion, social justice, and mutual acceptance. Operating from an ecological model of wellness, we are committed to developing a climate where students faculty, and staff are encouraged to actively explore and critically evaluate their person and professional attitudes, beliefs, and values adopting an attitude of cultural humility. We strive to create a supportive training environment promoting multicultural awareness, knowledge, skills, and experiences. In all these efforts, we align with UC’s Mission and Notice of Non-Discrimination as well as the American Counseling Association’s (ACA) Code of Ethics and the ACA divisions’ and affiliates’ standards and positions on human rights, in service to our clients, students, and the community at large.