Program at a Glance
- Program
- Doctorate
- College(s)
- College of Community Innovation and Education
- Department(s)
- Teacher Education, Schl of
Lead the future of professional counseling with UCF’s PhD in Education, Counselor Education track. This in-person, full-time CACREP-accredited program prepares aspiring counselor educators, scholars and clinical supervisors to advance the profession through teaching, research, leadership and advocacy. With advanced coursework, faculty mentorship and professional experiences, you’ll develop the expertise to shape future counselors and contribute new knowledge to the counseling discipline.
Throughout the program, you’ll build expertise in adult learning, counseling practice, clinical supervision, research and leadership while gaining teaching experience. Under the guidance of faculty mentors, you will also learn how to effectively prepare and mentor master’s-level counseling students developmentally.
In doing so, you’ll acquire advanced clinical and supervisory experience at the — which serves more than 1,400 Central Florida community members each year — where you’ll strengthen your clinical supervision skills by overseeing master’s students throughout their practicum experiences. You’ll also have opportunities to collaborate with faculty affiliated with the .
Located in Orlando, the program connects doctoral students with leading healthcare systems, school districts, community agencies and nonprofit organizations that support research and professional partnerships. Working alongside nationally recognized faculty, you’ll contribute to research projects, write scholarly publications, present at professional conferences, and build a strong professional network while helping address the evolving needs of the community and counseling profession.
With a supportive cohort model and dedicated mentorship, you can complete the program in three years.
Highlights
Application Deadlines
- Fall
- December 1
- Fall
- December 1
Application deadlines subject to change, see the for up-to-date deadlines.
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Course Overview
Advanced Theories in Counseling
Examine counseling theories, including historical foundations and emerging theories, and apply theories in teaching, supervision, and research.
Scholarship and External Funding in Counselor Education
Learn how to write grants for state and federal agencies, as well as private foundations and their review processes.
Supervision in Counselor Education
Examine the process and various theories of supervision in counselor education.
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Skills You'll Learn
- Qualitative and quantitative data collection and analysis
- Live, individual, group, and triadic supervision skills
- Didactic and experiential teaching approaches
- Academic writing and presentation skills
Career Opportunities
- Clinical Supervisor
- Counselor Education University Faculty
- Lead Supervisor in Agencies or Schools
- Postdoctoral Scholar
- Professional Association Leadership
