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Doctor of Philosophy in Counseling Studies

School of Human Services

General Counseling Studies specialization

Enhance your career opportunities while contributing to the field of counseling through doctoral research. This online PhD Counseling Studies specialization offers a broad overview of advanced research and study in counseling theory and techniques, including contemporary and emerging issues in the field. You will also study such topics as human sexuality, grief and bereavement counseling, child and adolescent counseling, geriatric mental health issues, and compulsive and addictive behaviors. People who choose this specialization are often human service or counseling professionals pursuing leadership, consulting or faculty positions in human services or educational settings. This specialization is not designed to meet licensure requirements for the counseling professions.

Residential colloquia

As a PhD learner, you will attend three five-day residential colloquia at specific stages in your program. Learn about the residential colloquia experience.

Total Program: 120 quarter credits
Up to 48 quarter credits may be transferred into this program
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Next Start Date: December 7, 2009
Quarter - Coursework: $4,485
Quarter - Comps/Diss: $3,945

78% of our learners receive aid.

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Core Courses (each course 4 quarter credits unless noted)

  • CST8002 - Advanced Research in Adult Human Development and Behavior
  • CST8731 - Psychopathology: Assessment and Treatment
  • CST8739 - Theories of Psychotherapy
  • CST8779 - Life Planning and Career Development
  • CST8106 - Epistemology of Practice Knowledge
  • CST8100 - Fundamentals of Social Science Research*
  • CST8111 - Quantitative Research Methods in the Human Services*
  • CST8112 - Advanced Qualitative Research Methods*
  • CST8113 - Advanced Study in Research Methods*

Specialization Courses (each course 4 quarter credits unless noted)

  • CST8478 - The Family in the Social Context
  • CST8501 - Contemporary Issues in Counseling Studies
  • CST8725 - Human Sexuality
  • CST8741 - Group Counseling and Psychotherapy
  • CST8745 - Grief and Bereavement Counseling
  • CST8754 - Child and Adolescent Counseling
  • CST8758 - Mental Health and Aging
  • CST8764 - Contemporary Issues in Compulsive and Addictive Behavior Treatment
  • CST9919 - Doctoral Comprehensive Examination*
  • CST9920 - Dissertation Courseroom* - non-credit
  • CST9921 - Dissertation Research 1* - 5 quarter credits
  • CST9922 - Dissertation Research 2* - 5 quarter credits
  • CST9923 - Dissertation Research 3* - 5 quarter credits
  • CST9924 - Dissertation Research 4* - 5 quarter credits

Seven Elective Courses

  • Choose any graduate courses.
Review of this specialization is pending in AZ, FL, and ND.
* This course has a prerequisite. Contact an enrollment counselor for more information.
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