PhD in Counselor Education and Supervision Bridge – Qualitative
PhD in Counselor Education and Supervision Bridge – Qualitative
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Online: $600 per credit [More Info]
Up to 12 credits or 1/3 of the total program requirements in transfer (whichever is less)
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Admission Requirements (Master's)
OR 2.5+ Unweighted GPA and
Admission requirements may differ based on degree level, program and modality, or transfer status. Some programs of study may require a higher GPA and/or other qualifying criteria for admission. Please review full admission and program requirements in the University Policy Handbook.
* Degree must be from an accredited college or program that has been approved by GCU.
** Combined verbal/quantitative, after August 2011 (1,000 combined verbal and quantitative, prior to August 2011).
The PhD in Counselor Education and Supervision online bridge program connects curriculum from GCU’s MS in Clinical Mental Health Counseling to the Doctor of Philosophy in Counselor Education and Supervision. You will have the opportunity to gain an in-depth understanding of individuals at different developmental levels, while addressing assessment methods and statistical concepts.
To assist applicants with meeting the professional practice standards, the online PhD in Counselor Education and Supervision bridge program offers a supervised counseling practicum, which aids in obtaining direct client experience.
In this bridge program, you will be taught the following topics:
Qualitative research methods
Various counseling methods and techniques for individuals and groups
Counseling and cultural diversity
Ethics and legal standards in counseling
Qualitative counselor education and supervision PhD programs focus on research methods that analyze the way people think and behave. Qualitative data is commonly collected through interviews, focus groups and/or observations. A quantitative-focused PhD in Counselor Education and Supervision uses research methods involving numbers and statistics. Quantitative data can be collected through surveys, interviews and/or document reviews.
While this PhD bridge program will introduce various research methods, learners will not select or implement their research design until they enter the PhD in Counselor Education and Supervision program.
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Upon completion of the bridge program, you will have satisfied the requirements to enter the PhD program where you can become a scholar-practitioner and apply your skills in a clinical or scholarly environment.
Graduates of the Doctor of Philosophy in Counselor Education and Supervision degree program, who possess the necessary licensures and certifications, may pursue roles as a:
The bridge to the Doctor of Philosophy in Counselor Education and Supervision program at Grand Canyon University provides an abridgment of the professional counseling program to ensure that master’s-level professionals meet the qualifications of the PhD in Counselor Education and Supervision program.
This online PhD in Counselor Education and Supervision qualitative bridge program is for master’s or entry-level mental health professionals who want to advance their counseling skills, teach or supervise counselors in training and become leaders and/or researchers in the behavioral health field.
If you would like to earn an online PhD in Counselor Education and Supervision degree, get started by acquiring foundational skills in counseling through this PhD bridge program. Read through the below frequently asked questions to learn more.
Graduates of counselor education and supervision PhD programs may seek roles as leaders and advocates for social justice, as well as scholars who want to use their research for the advancement of the counseling field. Graduates with this doctoral degree may also use their knowledge and skills to teach counseling or related courses at the university level.
The online PhD in Counselor Education and Supervision bridge program is designed for those who want to advance into the PhD program and make a difference in the counseling profession as a scholar-practitioner. If your career goals involve research, advocacy and teaching future counselors at the university level, the PhD bridge program is the first step in your doctoral journey.
The time it takes to complete the PhD in Counselor Education and Supervision online bridge program at GCU is situational and based on each learner’s master’s-level education. This PhD bridge program is designed to help learners fill in specific gaps in their master’s education and satisfy the admission standards for the PhD in Counselor Education and Supervision program.
