Program Details

Doctor of Philosophy in Counselor Education and Supervision

Offered By: College of Doctoral Studies

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Total Program Credits & Course Length:

Total Program Credits: 62

Online: 8 weeks [ More Info ]

Transfer Credits:

Up to 9 credits

Program Tuition Rate:

Online: $650 per credit. [ More Info ]

As part of our commitment to keeping tuition rates competitive, GCU has kept campus tuition costs frozen since 2009. While the cost per credits are listed below, the average campus student pays only $8,600 per year* in tuition after institutional scholarships and grants. Speak with your university counselor for more information about estimating the costs of attending GCU.

Tuition	Credits	2018-19
Traditional Undergraduate	1-11	$687.50 per credit
Traditional Undergraduate	12-18 (block tuition)	$8,250 per semester
Traditional Undergraduate	19+ (semester rate +)	$8,250 + $687.50 per credit above 18 credits
Summer Traditional Undergraduate (Except pre-licensure nursing cohorts)*		$310 per credit

*Tuition rates for all courses beginning July 1, 2018

*No in-state/out-of-state rates

*Traditional campus undergraduate students taking courses in the online format will be charged the regular tuition rates.

*Traditional campus undergraduate students are required to take a minimum of nine (9) credits in the traditional campus format.

It is the policy of GCU to collect and remit sales, use, excise and/or gross receipts taxes in compliance with state and local taxing jurisdiction regulations, which require the university to remit tax where applicable. Regulations vary by student location. Payment of tax is ultimately the student's financial responsibility to the university regardless of financing arrangements. Per Hawaii requirements: It is hereby stated that students residing in the State of Hawaii will be charged Hawaii General Excise Tax on all transactions. Students living in the District of Oahu will be charged 4.712 percent. Students residing in other Hawaii districts will be charged 4.1666 percent.

*Fees subject to change.

GCU's non-traditional tuition rates are for students who are interested in pursuing an online degree program or taking evening classes. Speak with your university counselor to learn more about your opportunities for scholarships off tuition through GCU's educational alliances or to find out about options for continuing education for teachers.

Undergraduate Tuition	2018-19
Education Programs	$440 per credit
Theology Programs	$395 per credit
Applied Business Analytics / Applied Business Information Systems/ Business Information Systems/ Computer Programming / Information Technology Programs	$449 per credit
Business Administration with an Emphasis in Business Intelligence	$470 per credit
Online and Professional Studies (all programs other than those listed above)	$470 per credit
Active Duty and Active Reserve (online and professional studies)	$250 per credit

Graduate Tuition	2018-19
Education Programs	$530 per credit
Master of Divinity	$340 per credit
IT Programs	$505 per credit
Business Programs (Excludes Business Analytics / Information Systems and Technology Management)	$575 per credit
Nursing Programs	$500 per credit
Advanced Practice Nursing Programs	$670 per credit
Business Analytics / Information Systems and Technology Management Programs	$505 per credit
Online and Professional Studies (all programs other than those listed above)	$515 per credit
Active Duty and Active Reserve (online and professional studies)	$400 per credit
Doctoral Programs (includes DIS-966 through DIS-970)	$650 per credit
Doctoral Programs – Active Duty and Active Reserve (online and professional studies)	$617.50 per credit

Continuing Education (CTE) Tuition	2018-19
Online	$150 per credit

*Fees subject to change.

2018-19

Residence Hall Rates Students are required to carry at least a Canyon $1,350 meal plan.
Prescott / Camelback / Sedona / Chaparral / Saguaro / Ocotillo	Triple Occupancy	$3,550 per academic year
The Grove: Acacia / Ironwood / Juniper / Willow	Triple Occupancy	$3,550 per academic year
Cypress	Double Occupancy	$4,400 per academic year
Prescott / Camelback / Sedona / Chaparral / Saguaro / Ocotillo	Double Occupancy	$5,000 per academic year
The Grove: Acacia / Ironwood / Juniper / Willow	Double Occupancy	$5,000 per academic year

Apartment Rates Students are required to carry at least a Canyon $750 meal plan.
North Rim	Double Occupancy	$5,500 per academic year
North Rim	Single Occupancy	$6,000 per academic year
Papago Studio (two bedrooms, one bathroom, no kitchen or living room)	Single Occupancy	$5,500 per academic year
Papago / Agave / Roadrunner / Diamondback / Encanto (four bedrooms, two bathrooms, with kitchen and living room)	Single Occupancy	$6,100 per academic year

Summer Room Rates
Active student (actively enrolled in at least one course)		$1,200
Working student (on-campus job, but not taking courses)		$1,600

All residents (including all on-campus and remote housing residents) commit to housing reservations as an academic year-long lease (both fall and spring semesters) and are charged for housing by the academic year (both fall and spring semesters).
All housing charges, including room and board, are billed to the student's account.
For payment methods and deadlines contact your university counselor or student services counselor.
All rates include parking (summer only), rent, water, electricity, basic cable and Internet. Rates above DO NOT include tax.

Meal Plans Meal plans for 2017-18 are Dining Dollars only and do not include meal swipes.
Plans	Details	Price
Canyon $750 Dining Dollars	Exclusive to apartment residents or commuter students.	$1,500 per academic year
Canyon $1,350 Dining Dollars	Minimum requirement for residence hall residents.	$2,700 per academic year
Canyon $1,800 Dining Dollars		$3,500 per academic year
Canyon $2,100 Dining Dollars		$4,000 per academic year
Canyon $2,700 Dining Dollars		$5,100 per academic year

*Fees subject to change.

2018-19

Residence Hall Rates Students are required to carry at least a Canyon $1,350 meal plan.
Prescott / Camelback / Sedona / Chaparral / Saguaro / Ocotillo	Triple Occupancy	$3,550 per academic year
The Grove: Acacia / Ironwood / Juniper / Willow	Triple Occupancy	$3,550 per academic year
Canyon	Double Occupancy	$4,400 per academic year
Prescott / Camelback / Sedona / Chaparral / Saguaro / Ocotillo	Double Occupancy	$5,000 per academic year
The Grove: Acacia / Ironwood / Juniper / Willow	Double Occupancy	$5,000 per academic year

Apartment Rates Students are required to carry at least a Canyon $750 meal plan.
North Rim	Double Occupancy	$5,500 per academic year
North Rim	Single Occupancy	$6,000 per academic year
Papago Studio (two bedrooms, one bathroom, no kitchen or living room)	Single Occupancy	$5,500 per academic year
Papago / Agave / Roadrunner / Diamondback / Encanto / Jerome / Cactus (four bedrooms, two bathrooms, with kitchen and living room)	Single Occupancy	$6,100 per academic year

Summer Room Rates
Active student (actively enrolled in at least one course)		$1,200
Working student (on-campus job, but not taking courses)		$1,600

All residents (including all on-campus and remote housing residents) commit to housing reservations as an academic year-long lease (both fall and spring semesters) and are charged for housing by the academic year (both fall and spring semesters).
All housing charges, including room and board, are billed to the student's account.
For payment methods and deadlines contact your university counselor or student services counselor.
All rates include parking (summer only), rent, water, electricity, basic cable and Internet. Rates above DO NOT include tax.

Meal Plans Meal plans for 2018-19 are Dining Dollars only and do not include meal swipes.
Plans	Details	Price
Canyon $250 Dining Dollars	Exclusive to commuter students.	$500 per academic year
Canyon $750 Dining Dollars	Exclusive to apartment residents or commuter students.	$1,500 per academic year
Canyon $1,350 Dining Dollars	Minimum requirement for residence hall residents.	$2,700 per academic year
Canyon $1,800 Dining Dollars		$3,500 per academic year
Canyon $2,100 Dining Dollars		$4,000 per academic year
Canyon $2,700 Dining Dollars		$5,100 per academic year

*Fees subject to change.

Traditional On-Campus Fees

2018-19

Fees indicated are effective for all students enrolling for 2018-19 academic year. Please contact your university counselor with any questions.

Canyon Connect	Undergraduate courses	$95 per class
Registration Deposit	Non-refundable	$50
Student Activity Fee	Traditional undergraduate and graduate campus students (except those in the nursing pre-licensure program)	$275 per semester (excluding summer)
Colter Surface Parking (2018-19)	Green Lot - For campus residents only. Secure parking for student vehicles near or adjacent to campus. Limited spaces are available.	$50
Grove Garage Resident Parking (2018-19)	Red Lot - For Grove residents only. Covered parking for student vehicles near Willow, Acacia, Juniper and Ironwood residence halls.	$150 per academic year
29th Avenue Parking Garage (2018-19)	Black Lot - For campus residents only. Covered parking on the perimeter of campus on floors 2, 3, 4 and 5.	$150 per academic year
Halo Parking Garage (2018-19)	Purple Lot - For commuter students only. Covered parking on the perimeter of campus on floors 2, 3, 4 and 5.	$150 per academic year
Lot D – Formerly Missouri Avenue Surface Parking (2018-19)	Orange Lot - For commuter students only. Secure parking for student vehicles near or adjacent to campus.	$20 per academic year
Housing Application Fee	Traditional undergraduate campus students and non-refundable	$250
Housing Prepayment	Returning residents only and non-refundable	$200
Returned Check Fee	All returned checks	$25
Health Insurance		$2,439 per academic year
Transcript Fee		$5
Graduation Fee		$150
Health Fee		$70 per semester
Health Center Visit Fee		$25
Schedule Change Fee		$25
Late Payment Fee		$25
Global Studies Portfolio Fee		$90
Hospitality Management Premium		$100 per semester
Tennis Management Premium		$250 per semester
Golf Management Premium		$500 per semester
Computer Science, Computer Programming, Engineering and Information Technology Program Premium 2018-19		$800 per semester
Nursing Program Premium 2018-19 (effective summer 2018)	Pre-Licensure program	$1,000 per semester
Worship Arts Premium	Includes minors	$250 per semester
Special Course Fees		Refer to the University Policy Handbook

*Fees subject to change.

Non-Traditional Online and Evening Fees

2018-19

Fees indicated are effective for all students enrolling starting on July 1, 2018, unless otherwise specified.

Canyon Connect	Undergraduate courses	$95
Canyon Connect	Graduate courses	$105
Canyon Connect	Doctoral courses	$115
RN to BSN Program Course Material Fee	5-week courses with an NRS- prefix and HLT-362V	$120 per course
Course Material Fee	NUR-634	Refer to the University Policy Handbook
Learning Management Service Fee	New online and professional studies students	$400
Doctoral Residencies	Including MDiv	$795-$1,195 per Residency
Doctoral Programs	Dissertation continuation - optional zero-credit course	$500
Accordance Bible Software	New MDiv students only	$285
Credential Evaluation (International)	Basic evaluation	$175
Credential Evaluation (International)	Course-by-course evaluation	$250
Returned Check Fee	All returned checks	$25
Transcript Fee		$5
Graduation Fee		$150
Special Course Fees		Refer to the University Policy Handbook

*Fees subject to change.

Overview

Lead in Academic or Clinical Settings

Grand Canyon University’s Doctor of Philosophy in Counselor Education and Supervision provides the opportunity for learners to demonstrate their God-given purpose in teaching counseling students and supervising clinical counselors. Learners will also engage in psychological research generating the knowledge and skills to become expert practitioners in academic or clinical environments. This PhD program focuses on the areas of counseling, teaching, counselor supervision, leadership and advocacy, scholarship and statistics and research.

The College of Doctoral Studies developed this PhD in counselor education in response to the increasing number of master’s-level counselors in the field and need for PhD graduates to teach at the master’s level. Doctoral students will cultivate the skills to supervise, educate and lead these mental health providers in improving their practice and health care outcomes.

This PhD in counselor education is also designed from the perspective of GCU’s Christian worldview and encourages learners to express aspects of our Christian heritage and faith-based values that affect counselor and client relationships. To further promote positive development and personal growth in individuals, learners will examine theoretical and practical foundations of counselor ethics, values, cultural diversity and competency.

Degree Outcomes

Support Improvements in Counseling

Upon completing the Doctor of Philosophy in Counselor Education and Supervision, graduates may serve as counselor supervisors who will foster a health climate of change. Providing and promoting acceptance and a nonjudgmental environment during the therapeutic process will help drive this change. Completing the research and residency, internship and practicum requirements further provides the essential hands-on field experience that transitions learners into the next stage of their career and ensures they’re well-prepared to successfully impact the counseling field.

What You Will Learn

Learn to Research, Educate and Supervise

Learners will focus on how to practice a client-centered approach, align treatment to the client’s goals for therapy and guide master’s-level counselors in this practice within a supervisory role. This counselor supervision program emphasizes the importance of understanding, lending compassion and avoiding any actions that can harm the client. Counseling services also are taught to be provided with objectivity, justice, fidelity, veracity and benevolence.

The program of study includes courses such as:

Pedagogy of Counselor Education and Models of Supervision
Advanced Family Dynamics and Systems
Advanced Integrated Theories and Practices
Advanced Group Dynamics and Processes
Leadership and Social Justice
Integrated Models of Assessment, Diagnosis and Treatment

Career Outcomes

Advocate Greater Mental Health at the Top

Potential career opportunities include roles as a faculty member, advanced clinician, couples, family or school counselor, director of school guidance and director of counseling agencies. Graduates may also pursue advanced positions as a behavior analyst, behavior support specialist (BSS), case manager, clinician, correctional counselor, counselor, mental health counselor, mental health specialist, mental health therapist and therapist at the doctoral level.

Program Domains

Course List

The programs offered at Grand Canyon University may vary by content and course length. You are currently viewing the program version available in Arizona. For information about specific course content, credit length and VA approval in your state, please contact a counselor at 1-855-GCU-LOPE or click here to request more information.

Major:

62 credits

Total Degree Requirements:

62 credits

Program Core Courses

RES-811: Introduction to Advanced Graduate Studies and Scholarship Total Credits: 3 credits

Course Description

This course introduces students to the principal elements of research and scholarly writing. Learners explore approaches to synthesizing literature and the application of the major components of APA form and style, and learn to coordinate literature searches. Furthermore, they learn how to discern principal arguments, analyze research questions, and clearly identify the key scholarly attributes to journal articles and other sources of scholarly data. This course also introduces learners to the University’s overarching values and beliefs regarding research and the responsibility scholars have in continuing a tradition of contributing to an ever-growing body of knowledge.

PCE-801: Ethics, Laws, and Multicultural Issues Total Credits: 3 credits

Course Description

The course addresses the legal, ethical, and cultural issues and responsibilities associated with counseling education and supervision. The relation of these issues to research is highlighted.

PCE-802: Pedagogy of Counselor Education and Models of Supervision Total Credits: 3 credits

Course Description

Beginning from a foundation of educational theory and philosophy, the course then explores philosophy, models, and strategies of supervision. Specific concepts related to technology and consultation are also addressed.

RES-825: Theories of Inquiry Total Credits: 3 credits

Course Description

The course provides an overview of the approaches to inquiry and the methods applied to gain knowledge of the human condition including epistemology and hermeneutic interpretation. These approaches and methods are contrasted with those applied to inquiry in the natural sciences. Consideration is given to the broader social and cultural components that contribute to the refinement of existing knowledge and the creation of new knowledge in the social and human sciences.

PCE-804: Leadership and Social Justice Total Credits: 3 credits

Course Description

Counselor educators and supervisors share a common ethically-defined role as leaders and advocates. This course addresses the means by which counselor educators and supervisors fulfill those roles.

PCE-834: Special Topics in Counseling Education and Supervision Total Credits: 3 credits

Course Description

In practice, those serving in the roles of counseling educators and supervisors must address a wide variety of issues. This course, then, addresses topics of contemporary significance in counseling education and supervision.

RSD-851: Residency: Dissertation Total Credits: 3 credits

Course Description

This residency allows students to begin developing their skills as academic researchers. Residency sessions address topics such as research question development, design, item generation, subscale development and analysis, and basic hypothesis testing. Students have hands-on experience with quantitative and qualitative analysis software.

RES-845: Statistics Total Credits: 3 credits

Course Description

This course provides a study of theories of probability, descriptive and inferential analyses of data, and testing of statistical hypotheses. Practical experience is provided in the application of statistical methods.

PCE-836: Integrated Models of Assessment, Diagnosis, and Treatment Total Credits: 3 credits

Course Description

This course will instruct future counselor educators in the principles of psychometric theory and the standards of assessment. The course will also address the teaching and supervision of the use of psychological testing instruments and their relationship in the best practice flow from assessment through treatment planning.

PCE-803: Advanced Integrated Theories and Practices Total Credits: 3 credits

Course Description

Theories derived from evidence-based counseling practice are explored in depth. Learners are encouraged to consider an approach to treatment that is firmly grounded in a philosophy of integrated counseling.

RES-855: Qualitative Research Methods Total Credits: 3 credits

Course Description

This course provides students with an overview of qualitative methods and offers students the opportunity to apply and interpret qualitative research. Topics include data collection, data analysis, appropriate qualitative inquiry, and theories of qualitative methods.

RSD-881: Residency: Presentation of Progress or Results Total Credits: 3 credits

Course Description

This residency prepares students to present their scholarly work and to thoughtfully critique the work of others. Students orally present papers developed in their own classes and respond to questions from colleagues. Students are further prepared to become active members in academic communities by learning how to review papers and provide comments.

PCE-830: Advanced Family Dynamics and Systems Total Credits: 3 credits

Course Description

The course enhances learners' previous experience with counseling in the area of family dynamics and systems by exploring associated theories and considering relevant applications. Contemporary issues in this field are also addressed.

PCE-832: Advanced Group Dynamics and Processes Total Credits: 3 credits

Course Description

The course explores the theoretical and practical aspects of group dynamics and processes. Also considered are the related ethical concerns of group counseling.

PCE-905: Counselor Education and Supervision Practicum Total Credits: 2 credits

Course Description

This is a supervised field work experience under the supervision of a faculty member and an on-site clinical supervisor approved by the college or university. Documentation of a minimum requirement of 100 hours of counseling-related activities, which include 40 direct contact hours, is submitted directly to the college’s office of field experience for verification and tracking. Practicum/field experience hours: 100. Prerequisite: PCE-836.

PCE-910: Counselor Education and Supervision Internship I Total Credits: 3 credits

Course Description

Students use this supervised internship experience to develop their counseling skills and to perform all the activities that a regularly employed professional counselor would be expected to perform in a supervised setting. The internship performed under the supervision of a faculty member and an on-site clinical supervisor approved by the college or university. Documentation of a minimum of 300 hours of counseling-related activities, which include a minimum of 120 direct contact hours, is submitted directly to the college’s office of field experience for verification and tracking. Practicum/field experience hours: 300. Prerequisite: PCE-905.

PCE-911: Counselor Education and Supervision Internship 2 Total Credits: 3 credits

Course Description

PCE-885: Developing the Research Proposal Total Credits: 3 credits

Course Description

In this course, learners formalize their research proposal specific to their topic. Emphasis is placed on fully developing Chapter 1 and incorporating Chapters 2 and 3 (drafts) from previous research courses. This proposal becomes the first three chapters of the dissertation upon approval of the final draft by the College of Doctoral Studies.

PCE-955: Dissertation I Total Credits: 3 credits

Course Description

This course provides learners with individualized support in their dissertation journey. Learners work directly with their dissertation chair and committee members to continue their research endeavors as aligned with their individual progress plan. Prerequisite: PCE-885.

PCE-960: Dissertation II Total Credits: 3 credits

Course Description

This course continues to provide learners with individualized support in their dissertation journey. Learners work directly with their dissertation chair and committee members to continue their research endeavors as aligned with their individual progress plan. Prerequisite: PCE-955.

PCE-965: Dissertation III Total Credits: 3 credits

Course Description

Program Locations

Online

Pursue a next-generation education with an online degree from Grand Canyon University. Earn your degree with convenience and flexibility with online courses that let you study anytime, anywhere. GCU offers the most experienced leadership in delivering online degree programs. Full-time faculty members and fully trained adjunct instructors, equipped with strong academic backgrounds and practical experience in their fields, support you every step of the way. Designed with the career-oriented professional in mind, our online classes provide an intimate environment that stimulates engaging and challenging discussions. Choose from programs across our distinct colleges, in high-demand employment areas. Classes begin frequently.

Evening

Grand Canyon University’s evening programs cater to the demands of working professionals who prefer an in-person learning environment. Our night classes meet just once per week and offer the interaction and discussion of a typical college classroom. Night classes are designed for a specific number of students, providing a warm and nurturing environment that supports an engaging experience. In an evening cohort, you will progress through your degree program with the same career-minded classmates, providing an opportunity to network and forge relationships that go beyond the classroom. Classes begin frequently at various locations, including our main campus.

* Please note that this list may contain programs that are not presently offered as program availability may vary depending on class size, enrollment and other contributing factors. If you are interested in a program listed herein please first contact your University Counselor for the most current information regarding availability of the program.

* The Department of Education defines how an institution must calculate a program's On-Time Completion rate for federal disclosure purposes. The On-Time Completion rate is based on a program's published required number of months to complete all degree requirements as provided in the institution's catalog. Completion statistics are updated every January and are based on the cohort of students who started the program in the same year and then graduated within the published program length.

Online and Evening program disclosures (45 months) Additional Disclosures

PhD Counselor Education and Supervision: Counseling
- Analyze scholarly examination and integration of theories relevant to counseling.
- Apply methods for evaluating counseling effectiveness.
- Demonstrate ethical and culturally relevant counseling in multiple settings.
PhD Counselor Education and Supervision: Supervision
- Assess the purpose of clinical supervision.
- Apply skills of clinical supervision.
- Apply technology to clinical supervision.
- Explain legal and ethical issues and responsibilities in clinical supervision.
- Develop a personal style of clinical supervision.
PhD Counselor Education and Supervision: Teaching
- Apply theoretical foundations for design, delivery, and evaluation methods relevant to counselor education.
- Support effective approaches for online instruction.
- Demonstrate the role of mentoring in counselor education.
- Illustrate ethical and culturally relevant strategies used in counselor preparation.
PhD Counselor Education and Supervision: Scholarship and Research
- Critically appraise and synthesize existing research.
- Analyze and apply research principles in the design of ethical original and independent research.
- Conduct independent research.
- Produce scholarly academic writing.
- Produce proposals for grants and other sources of funding.
PhD Counselor Education and Supervision: Leadership and Advocacy
- Demonstrate theories and skills of leadership.
- Demonstrate knowledge of accreditation standards and processes.
- Analyze prevailing social, cultural, and political conditions and trends within the counseling education and supervision discipline.
- Display competencies for advocacy of social justice issues.
- Demonstrate ethical and culturally relevant leadership and advocacy practices.
PhD Counselor Education and Supervision: Special Topics
- Evaluate the integration of evidence-based treatments relevant to family systems.
- Evaluate the integration of evidence-based treatments relevant to group dynamics and processes.
- Evaluate methods applied to address special topics and populations.
- Assess the application of integrated models for assessment, diagnosis, and treatment.

* Please refer to the Academic Catalog for more information. Program subject to change.

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Traditional On-Campus Fees

2018-19

Non-Traditional Online and Evening Fees

2018-19

Overview

Lead in Academic or Clinical Settings

Degree Outcomes

Support Improvements in Counseling

What You Will Learn

Learn to Research, Educate and Supervise

Career Outcomes

Advocate Greater Mental Health at the Top

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