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Doctor of Philosophy in Counselor Education and Supervision
Mentor Students with a Ph.D. in Counselor Education and Supervision
People often need help to face mental, physical, and spiritual battles. A counselor has a life-long impact on clients they assist and support through personal growth and crises, and these counselors need to be prepared by skilled and experienced teachers. Through Liberty University’s online Ph.D. in Counselor Education and Supervision, you will gain the skills needed to make a lasting difference in the lives of others by advancing your own practice and raising up a new generation of counselors to make an impact for Christ.
Counselors face a different situation with every client, making it essential to have expertise in a broad range of techniques. Through our Ph.D. in Counselor Education and Supervision, you will learn to develop the critical thinking, leadership, and clinical skills needed to impart knowledge and training to other counselors so they will be prepared for their careers. As a pioneer in distance learning since 1985 and a Christian university recognized for its academic quality, affordability, and accessibility, Liberty combines academic excellence with a biblical worldview.
Our online Ph.D. in Counselor Education and Supervision degree is accredited by the Council for Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs (CACREP), so you can be confident that this biblically-based counseling degree meets rigorous standards and will be respected in the industry.
If you want to invest in counseling students and be a leader in your counseling practice, Liberty’s online Ph.D. in Counselor Education and Supervision will give you the skills and expertise you need.
What Will You Learn in the Ph.D. in Counseling Online Degree?
- Advanced human growth and development topics that will give you insights into counseling practice that you can pass on to your students
- In-depth counseling theories that are on the cutting edge of foundational mental health research
- Qualitative research techniques
- Teaching and leadership techniques that will help you mentor counselors and mental health professionals in your practice
Our CACREP-accredited Ph.D. in Counselor Education and Supervision will equip you with the leadership and clinical capabilities needed to make an impact in your practice. Your online counseling degree classes will cover a range of techniques and treatment plans that are essential for a comprehensive approach to treatment and mental health support. You will gain advanced, evidence-based counseling training with real-world experience in teaching and leadership under the mentorship of counseling professionals. Through Liberty University’s Ph.D. in Counselor Education and Supervision, you will equip counselors to help individuals handle the mental, physical, and spiritual battles they are facing.
Potential Career Opportunities with a Ph.D. in Counselor Education and Supervision
- Administrator
- Advanced clinician
- Consultant
- Faculty member
- Program director, manager, or developer
- Researcher
- Supervisor
Highlights of Liberty University’s Online Ph.D. in Counselor Education and Supervision
As a leader in distance education since 1985, we understand what it takes to create a flexible and affordable education for busy people. Since we have been investing in distance and online learning for decades, our experience has taught us how to streamline our degree options so you can focus on what really matters to you. While many schools offer online degrees, we believe Liberty stands out.
Here’s what sets us apart:
- We are recognized by multiple institutions for our academic quality, affordability, and accessibility. Our commitment to excellence also helped us rank in the top 10% of Niche.com’s best online schools in America. Earning your online counselor education and supervision degree from a nonprofit university with this kind of recognition can help set you apart from others in your field.
- The majority of tuition for undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral programs has not increased in 9 years. While many other online colleges have raised tuition, Liberty has been able to keep costs low as a nonprofit university.
- You can complete our doctorate degree in as little as 3.5 years with the integrated dissertation.
Credit Hours
Class Type
Intensive-based
Transfer Credits
Transfer in up to 50% of the degree total
Next Start Date
Aug 19, 2024
Accreditation
CACREP
Maximize Your Time
- 100% online programs at the associate, bachelor’s, master’s, and doctoral level.*
- Earn credit for prior learning.
- Transfer in up to 75% of a bachelor’s degree.
- Transfer in up to 50% of a master’s degree.
* excludes licensure, certification, and some doctoral programs
Your goals on your time
We are committed to helping you achieve your goals and complete your degree as quickly as possible. One of our admissions counselors is ready to assist you with starting the process.
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Why Choose Liberty University?
Prepare for a Career
Go from merely surviving in your current job to thriving in the career of your dreams.
Enjoy Flexible Courses
Complete assignments at your own pace, at a time convenient to you within each week.
Access Academic Support
Access our electronic and print resources through the Jerry Falwell Library, writing resources, study aids, and IT support.
Grow in Your Faith
Each of our programs is grounded in biblical principles, and our professors consider teaching to be more than a job – it’s their calling.
Liberty’s online courses give you the ability to choose when and where you study.
Financing Options
Financial Aid
87% of all Liberty students in an online program are awarded financial aid.
Tuition Discounts
Available for military service members, including active duty, reserve, veterans, and their spouses, as well as emergency response personnel.
Corporate Tuition Assistance
Deferred – If your company reimburses you for the cost of your education, you submit your grades to your employer who pays you, and then you pay for your classes.
Other Payment Options are Available
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An Accredited Private Education Made for You
As a nonprofit university, we have been pioneering distance education since 1985 and offer a unique and proven approach to online education.
Along with our advanced accreditations, we also have been recognized by the following organizations for our excellence in education.
Liberty University is proud to announce that we are recognized by multiple institutions for our affordability, accessibility, and academic quality. Our commitment to excellence also helped us rank in the top 10% of Niche.com’s best online schools in America.