Doctor of Philosophy

CES 7003 – Foundations of Counselor Education & Supervision – 3 credit hours

This course provides an advanced introduction to counselor education and supervision, including an exploration of professional identity, professional organizations, professional ethics, professional writing, and current issues. Students will explore these areas in the context of orienting to the CES program, its processes, resources, and technology.

CES 7013 – Advanced Counseling Theories – 3 credit hours

This course provides an advanced exploration of counseling theories, including the integration of theory and application of multiple theoretical perspectives while conceptualizing client cases. Emphasis is placed on evidence-based counseling practices and methods for evaluating counseling effectiveness. Ethical and culturally appropriate use of counseling across multiple settings is explored.

CES 7043 – Contemporary Issues in Clinical Practice – 3 credit hours

This course provides an advanced exploration of current topics in mental health counseling. Topics will be taken from current events that are influencing the profession as it continues to develop. Themes may include advanced techniques or areas of increased focus in the profession; examples include crisis counseling or grief counseling. The content will be determined by each professor who teaches the course. This class may be repeated for credit.

CES 7113 – Instructional Technology in Counselor Education & Supervision – 3 credit hours

This course introduces a wide range of instructional technologies for use in face-to-face, hybrid, and online learning environments. Emphasis is placed on the development of a technical understanding of instructional technologies and on evidence-based use of these tools. Technology use within the context of clinical supervision is also explored.

CES 7123 – Course Development & Assessment – 3 credit hours

This course provides a framework for curricular design and assessment in face-to-face, hybrid, and online learning environments. Situational factors, learning goals, formative and summative assessment, grading, and structural considerations of course design are all included as part of a comprehensive course design strategy. Student learning outcomes and student assessments are addressed as defining elements of the development process. Ethical and cultural considerations of development and assessment are included. Content is explored within the context of counselor education and supervision.

CES 7133 – Instructional Strategies & Course Management – 3 credit hours

This course explores roles, responsibilities, and methods of course instruction and management in face-to-face, hybrid, and online learning environments. This exploration is grounded in an understanding of models of instruction and adult learning. Classroom management issues, including screening, remediation, and gatekeeping, are considered. Ethical, legal, and cultural considerations of instruction and course management are explored. Content is explored within the context of counselor education and supervision.

CES 7233 – Grant Writing – 3 credit hours

This course focuses on grant development, writing, capital acquisition, grant management, and outcomes evaluation.

CES 7243 – Leadership in Action: Advocacy & Organizational Administration – 3 credit hours

This course provides an exploration of the theories, models, and skills of leadership for professional organizations and venues, the counseling profession, and its constituents. Theories, models, and skills in advocacy for the counseling profession and underserved/underrepresented populations will be processed. In addition, practical aspects of mental health administrations, including personnel management, diversification of services, resource utilization, fiscal management, risk management, and ethical and legal considerations are explored. Roles and strategies for coordinating an effective response to crises and disasters are included.

CES 7313 – Clinical Supervision & Consultation – 3 credit hours

This course provides an advanced exploration of clinical supervision and consultation. The purposes, roles, relationships, and skills involved in clinical supervision and consultation are considered as well as legal and administrative responsibilities, such as supervisee assessment, remediation, and gatekeeping. These factors are placed within the context of current and emerging theories, models, and modes of clinical supervision, with an emphasis on the importance of developing and utilizing an individual approach to supervision in an ethical and culturally relevant manner.

CES 7323 – Leadership & Administration in Counselor Education – 3 credit hours

This course introduces theories and skills of leadership in counselor education programs. Additionally, the course explores the nature of leadership in academic programs, including faculty governance and advocacy, budget development, accreditation, curriculum development, personnel management, conflict resolution, crisis management, and other issues related to the management of an academic unit. Development of a personal leadership style that is ethical and culturally relevant is emphasized.

CES 7333 – Research, Program Evaluation & Outcomes Assessment in Higher Education – 3 credit hours

This course introduces models and methods of program evaluation, program research, and outcomes assessment. Topics include evaluation strategies and designs, data collection, analysis, and reporting. Emphasis is placed on the use of program evaluation methods to support programmatic change. Content is explored in the context of CES program accreditation processes and requirements.

CES 7TX1-7TX3 – Topics in Counselor Education – 1-3 credit hours

Students focus on the development of an individual specialty area in counselor education. Each student will identify and develop a specialty area (in counseling, teaching, supervision, leadership, or research) for application and practice and will develop an individualized study plan for the seminar. The individualized plan should include a minimum of 70 practice hours as well as customized readings related to the area of specialization. All aspects of the individualized plan should be developed in conjunction with the instructor, who supervises the experience. Credit hours for CES 7TX1-7TX3 will not substitute for any part of the 72 hours required for the Counselor Education & Supervision doctoral degree. In addition, these hours do not contribute to field experience hours accumulated in CES 8003 or CES 8010. Enrollment in this course requires approval from the student’s advisor as well as the CES program director. This course may be repeated for credit, up to a total of nine hours.

CES 8003 – Advanced Practicum – 3 credit hours

In this course students participate in a supervised, doctoral-level counseling practicum of a minimum 150 hours, of which 40 hours must be providing direct counseling services. Specifics of the placement are determined in consultation with program faculty. Students receive one hour per week of individual/triadic supervision in the clinical setting as well as regularly scheduled group supervision by program faculty.

CES 8010 – Internship – 1-3 credit hours

A supervised experience in counseling, teaching, clinical supervision, research and scholarship, and/or leadership and advocacy. Specific placement requirements are allocated at the discretion of the doctoral advisor and student, based on experience and training. Students receive one hour per week of individual/triadic supervision in the internship setting as well as regularly scheduled group supervision by program faculty. Students must complete 70 hours of supervised experience for each credit hour of the internship. Prerequisite: CES 8003.

CES 9001 – Dissertation Continuation – 1 credit hour

This course will facilitate the completion of an approved dissertation which will utilize the knowledge, skills, and abilities gained throughout the program in areas of counseling and research. This course is required for students who do not complete the dissertation project with nine credits of CES 9003. Failure to enroll in this course throughout the remainder of the dissertation process is a violation of the continuous enrollment policy for the CES program.

CES 9003 – Dissertation Research: Dissertation Hours – 3 credit hours

This course will facilitate the completion of an approved dissertation which will utilize the knowledge, skills, and abilities gained throughout the program in areas of counseling and research. Field-based projects will be emphasized. Ethical and culturally relevant strategies for conducting research will be addressed throughout the experience. Prerequisite: Comprehensive examinations.

CES 9013 – Professional Writing, Publication & Presentations in CES – 3 credit hours

This course provides an introduction to and exploration of the practice and skills required for professional writing, engaging the publication process, and the development of professional presentations. Students will work under supervision to generate publication manuscripts and/or presentations to present in a professional venue.

CES 9023 – Research Design & Project Development – 3 credit hours

This course will explore research project development, including analysis of the literature, hypothesis construction, selection and identification of appropriate research methodology, data analysis, and discussion of research results. Students will develop an understanding of research methods, statistical analyses, and needs assessment. This course will also focus on understanding research methodologies and how these can be used for action research, program evaluation, and improving counseling effectiveness. Ethical and professional issues associated with research and program evaluation will also be presented.

CES 9033 – Psychometric Theory & Measurement Design – 3 credit hours

This course will explore theoretical perspectives regarding instrument construction and design. Students will explore strategies for designing, administering, and interpreting quantitative measures. Ethical and professional issues associated with measurement construction, bias, and cultural variation will also be included.

CES 9053 – Qualitative Method & Design – 3 credit hours

This course provides a study of the design, approaches, implementation, and analysis of qualitative research. The development of an in-depth understanding of the major methods of inquiry associated with qualitative research will be emphasized. Students will explore the analysis, interpretation, and presentation of qualitative research data. Ethical and cultural considerations of qualitative research are included.

CES 9073 – Analysis of Variance Methods – 3 credit hours

This course covers means-testing approaches in statistical analyses. It begins with the various types of t-tests and proceeds to multifactorial MANCOVA designs.

CES 9083 – Regression Methods – 3 credit hours

This course covers correlational approaches in statistical analyses. It begins with the various types of correlations and proceeds to multiple regression and structural equation modeling designs.