Bridge PhD in Counselor Education and Supervision – Quantitative
Bridge PhD in Counselor Education and Supervision – Quantitative
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A quantitative PhD in Counselor Education and Supervision program focuses on research methods involving numbers and statistics. Quantitative data is often collected through surveys, interviews and/or document reviews. Qualitative counselor education and supervision PhD programs use research methods that analyze the way people think and behave. Qualitative data is commonly collected using interviews, focus groups and/or observations.
Students will be introduced to various research methods in the PhD bridge program but will not select or implement their research design until they enter the PhD in Counselor Education and Supervision program.
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This PhD in Counselor Education and Supervision online program is designed 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.
The online PhD in Counselor Education and Supervision bridge program at Grand Canyon University (GCU) offers an abridgment of the professional counseling program so master’s-level professionals can meet the admission standards for the Doctor of Philosophy in Counselor Education and Supervision quantitative program.
GCU’s online PhD in Counselor Education and Supervision bridge program links curriculum from the MS in Clinical Mental Health Counseling to the Doctor of Philosophy in Counselor Education and Supervision.
The Doctor of Philosophy in Counselor Education and Supervision bridge program assists applicants with meeting the professional practice standards by offering a supervised counseling practicum which aids in obtaining direct client experience.
During this program, you will have the opportunity to gain in-depth knowledge in the following topics:
Advance your counseling career by acquiring strong foundational skills through this PhD in Counselor Education and Supervision online bridge program. Review these frequently asked questions to learn more.
A Doctor of Philosophy in Counselor Education and Supervision quantitative bridge program focuses on filling in the gaps in a master’s education so students can satisfy the admission requirements for the PhD program. The mission of the full PhD program is to produce scholar-practitioners who can teach and lead the next generation of counseling professionals.
Graduates from bridge counselor education and supervision PhD programs have the opportunity to gain the required skills to move into a Doctor of Philosophy in Counselor Education and Supervision program. Upon graduating with your PhD, you can pursue leadership and teaching positions within the counseling field as a practitioner. Whether you want to teach future counselors, work as an advanced clinician or start your own practice, a PhD in Counselor Education and Supervision can help you seek opportunities that meet your career goals.
The online PhD in Counselor Education and Supervision bridge program is designed for those who have a master’s degree in mental health but need to gain further education in order to meet the PhD admission standards. If you have a desire to teach university students how to navigate the counseling profession in a diverse world, get started by first completing the bridge PhD.
Online: $600 per credit [More Info]
Up to 12 credits or 1/3 of the total program requirements in transfer (whichever is less)
Credits: Fill out the Lopes Eval to find out what will transfer
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).
