This program offers doctoral preparation for counseling and therapy
professionals who seek to advance in the counseling profession or in
leadership positions in academic, clinical, and consultative settings.
Successful graduates of this degree program are prepared to pursue
positions as counselor educators, supervisors, researchers, and
advanced practitioners in academic and clinical settings.
Outcome goals and graduates' proficiency levels
Each doctoral program and specialization is designed around expected learning outcomes (see Expected Program Outcomes below). End of program performance is determined during the comprehensive exam and dissertation process. Because the work is unique to each learner's dissertation or research topic and the criteria for evaluation are aligned to that work, we do not collect data on proficiency levels for doctoral programs.
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Counselor Education and Supervision specialization
- General Counselor Education and Supervision
Quality and Professional Relevance
- Capella University's PhD in Counselor Education and Supervision, MS in Clinical Mental Health Counseling and MS in School Counseling programs are accredited by the Council for Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs (CACREP) through March 31, 2028.
- Capella is a leader in online counseling
education and offers a broad portfolio of counseling-related
specializations.
- All members of Capella's counseling faculty hold doctoral degrees from accredited institutions.
- The 2020-2021 Counselor Education Unit Annual Report is available.
- 39 learners graduated from the Counselor Education and Supervision program between July 1, 2020 and June 30, 2021.
- The current completion rate for learners from the PhD in CES program who enrolled in 2013-2014 and 2014-2015, and graduated within 28 quarters is 26%.1
- Capella does not offer job placement assistance. Data for job placement were gathered from a survey distributed to alumni who graduated from Capella's CACREP-accredited programs in 2020. Fewer than 10 PhD Counselor Education and Supervision alumni responded, resulting in a statistically insignificant response rate.
Expected Program Outcomes
- Evaluate current theories and practices of the counseling profession to promote evidence-based practice, supervision, and teaching.
- Apply principles supporting personal and professional development, modeling exemplary comportment.
- Conduct valid, reliable, and ethical research that contributes to the knowledge base for the field of counselor education and supervision.
- Advocate for social justice and the advancement of professional counseling.
- Apply professional codes of ethics, cultural competence, and legal standards to counselor education and supervision practice.
- Communicate
professionally and effectively with diverse individuals and groups
through written, verbal and electronic formats..
1Completion rate for the doctoral program is the
percentage of those learners from the 2013-2014 and 2014-2015
cohorts (learners who register for a second course in the year
specified) who finished their degree within 28 quarters. Out of 46
PhD in Counselor Education and Supervision learners who registered,
12 graduated within 28 quarters.
Doctoral Counseling-Related Degree Program Graduates
Data from graduates across counseling-related doctoral programs have been combined for these Career Outcomes results.
The graphs below show some key findings from Capella's Alumni Outcomes Survey. We use this information to help improve our courses, programs and services and to give you an idea of how alumni are using their degrees.
Career Preparation
All
Counseling-Related Doctoral Graduates
Career Preparation
All
Counseling-Related Doctoral Graduates
The skills and knowledge have been immediately applicable to my career: 88%
My degree has positioned me to achieve my professional ambitions: 70%
Capellas competency based curriculum has prepared me for the needs of my profession: 75%
Percentage of respondents who answered
"strongly agree" or "agree."
Source:
Responses to the Alumni Outcomes Survey one year after graduation.
The data were collected during Q3 2017 - Q1 2018.
Career Preparation
All
Counseling-Related Doctoral Graduates
Career and Professional
Accomplishments
All Counseling-Related Doctoral Graduates
Made a significant contribution to my profession: 50%
Successfully changed jobs and-or-careers: 33%
Assumed leadership responsibilities: 33%
Received a salary increase: 50%
Received a promotion: 25%
Multiple factors, including prior experience, age, geography, and degree field, affect career outcomes, and Capella does not guarantee a job, promotion, salary increase, or other career growth.
Percentage of respondents who indicated they had accomplished each item.
Source: Responses to the Alumni Outcomes Survey one year after graduation. The data were collected during Q3 2017 – Q1 2018.
Doctoral Counseling-Related Degree Program Graduates
Data from graduates across all counseling-related programs have been combined for these Student Experience results.
The graphs below show some key findings from Capella's Alumni Outcomes Survey. We use this information to help improve our courses, programs and services and to give you an idea of how alumni feel about Capella and what general skills and abilities they gained.
Satisfaction With Capella
All
Counseling-Related Doctoral Graduates
Satisfaction with Capella
All
Counseling-Related Doctoral Graduates
I have or intend to recommend Capella : 63%
I am satisfied with my Capella education : 100%
Capella gave me the most efficient direct path to completing my degree : 100%
Percentage of respondents who answered
affirmatively.
Source: Responses to the Alumni Outcomes
Survey one year after graduation. The data were collected during Q3
2017 - Q1 2018.
Our doctoral graduates report they have gained practical knowledge and expertise which are applicable in a range of professional settings.
Skills & Abilities
All
Counseling-Related Doctoral Graduates
Improvements in Skills &
Abilities
All Counseling-Related Doctoral Graduates
Write clearly, accurately, and professionally; use sources appropriately : 100%
Communicate thoughts and ideas in varied settings : 100%
Show ethical conduct reflecting values and beliefs of discipline : 100%
Show knowledge of field; respect contributions of other fields : 100%
Analyze theoretical issues or investigate real-world phenomena, create knowledge : 100%
Locate, evaluate and communicate information; address legal, professional, other issues : 100%
Critically examine, analyze, and evaluate thinking using intellectual standards and creativity : 86%
Critically evaluate, select, and use discipline-appropriate technology : 100%
Show appreciation for group and individual differences : 100%
Demonstrate effective leadership in diverse environments : 86%
Apply the specialized knowledge associated with professional practice area : 100%
Percentage of respondents who rated
themselves as "proficient" or "exceptional" on
ability to demonstrate the skill or ability on the job.
Source: Responses to the Alumni Outcomes Survey one year after
graduation. The data were collected during Q3 2017 - Q1 2018.
Earn Your Doctoral Degree
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"I'm able to talk to victims of domestic violence about how to reduce their likelihood of being a victim. This is a real-world application of the Scholar-Practitioner Model and I am honored to be a part of it."
Jesse Collins, PhD
2010 Graduate
School of Social and Behavioral Sciences
Specialization in Psychology