Bridge PhD in Counselor Education and Supervision – Quantitative
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Overview

Refine Your Skills With a PhD in Counselor Education and Supervision Bridge

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.

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Why GCU

Choose GCU’s Quantitative or Qualitative Bridge PhD

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.

Coursework

Course Topics in the PhD in Counselor Education and Supervision Bridge 

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: 

  • Individual and family development
  • Assessments and statistical concepts
  • Quantitative research methods
  • Various counseling methods and techniques for individuals and groups
  • Counseling and cultural diversity
  • Ethics and legal standards in counseling
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

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.

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