{"id":1765,"date":"2025-05-22T18:16:29","date_gmt":"2025-05-22T18:16:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.tarleton.edu\/counsel\/?page_id=1765"},"modified":"2025-10-16T19:28:47","modified_gmt":"2025-10-16T19:28:47","slug":"phd-in-counseling","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.tarleton.edu\/counsel\/future-students\/phd-in-counseling\/","title":{"rendered":"PhD in Counseling"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Ph.D. in Counseling<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Shape the Future of Mental Health as a Three-Dimensional Expert<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Overview<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Counseling at Tarleton State University is designed to develop&nbsp;<strong>Three-Dimensional Experts<\/strong>: counselor educators, advanced practitioners, and skilled researchers who make meaningful contributions in both academic and clinical settings. Whether you&#8217;re committed to teaching the next generation, innovating clinical practice, or leading impactful research, this program offers the tools, mentorship, and experience to help you lead with confidence and integrity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>What Makes This Program Unique?<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Three-Dimensional Expertise<\/strong>: Our graduates are trained across three domains\u2014advanced practice, teaching\/supervision, and research\u2014to thrive in various professional settings.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Real-World Application<\/strong>: From day one, students gain hands-on experience in advanced practicum and internship settings, progressing to supervision and teaching opportunities, including potential <strong>paid<\/strong> adjunct roles.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Focused Mentorship<\/strong>: Students are paired with faculty mentors for individualized support in research, teaching, and clinical work.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Community-Based Training<\/strong>: Clinical internships are anchored at the&nbsp;<em>Purple Counseling and Wellness Clinic<\/em>\u2014a collaborative initiative with two locations serving a broad community through accessible, affordable counseling services.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Modern Facilities<\/strong>: Located in Tarleton State Univeristy Fort Worth Chisholm Trail\u2019s state-of-the-art Interprofessional Education Building, students learn and practice in labs and classrooms built for today\u2019s counselor education.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Academic Highlights<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Credit Hours<\/strong>: 72 hours beyond a master\u2019s degree<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Timeline<\/strong>: Designed for completion in 4 years<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Course Structure<\/strong>: Courses meet in-person during mornings and afternoons<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Cognate Specializations<\/strong>: Choose from:\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Creative Approaches to Counseling<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Trauma Counseling<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Multicultural Counseling<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Curriculum Aligned with National Standards<\/strong>: Built to meet 2024 CACREP-accreditation standards for doctoral program in counselor education and supervision. Please note, this program is not yet CACREP-accredited.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Structured Research Expectations<\/strong>: Includes annual conference presentations, publication submissions, and at least 20 hours of faculty-guided research collaboration in the first three years<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Admissions Requirements<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>A master\u2019s in counseling (or related field) with a 3.3 GPA or higher<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>No GRE required<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Personal statement, three professional reference letters, interview, and a written response on a counseling-related topic<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Opportunities for students needing additional coursework to meet entry-level requirements<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em>Due date for application materials is January 15th for Fall admission.<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Designed for You<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>This program welcomes aspiring scholar-practitioners who are ready to lead and uplift their communities, teach the next generation of counselors in counselor education programs, and produce innovative counseling research. Whether you&#8217;re the first in your family to pursue a doctorate or returning to advance your current role, our supportive environment helps you bring your goals to life.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Our faculty and student body reflect a wide range of backgrounds and experiences, and our Fort Worth location gives students access to a vibrant, growing metropolitan area\u2014making this an ideal setting to develop into a well-rounded, field-ready professional.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Career Outcomes<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Graduates are prepared for careers as:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>University or college faculty in counselor education<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Clinical supervisors and administrators<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Researchers and consultants<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Leaders in nonprofit and public mental health organizations<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Take the Next Step<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>At Tarleton State University, we don\u2019t just train doctoral students. We shape experts who understand people, systems, and the power of connection. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Become a Three-Dimensional Expert. 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