ALLISON PAOLINI, M.S., NCC, CFM, CPC

THOMAS GARCIA, M.S., NCC, LMHC CAP, CRC

Counselor Education Doctoral Program

COUNSELOR EDUCATION AND SUPERVISION PH.D. PROGRAM• USF is a Research One institute• At the Doctoral level USF’s

departments emphasize the importance for student’s to carry out empirical research, as well as, to publish and present their findings

• The main goal of the Counselor Education Ph.D. program at USF is to prepare students to become mastery professors upon graduation

MISSION STATEMENT The mission of the Counselor Education

Program is to prepare interpersonally skilled and culturally competent professional counselors who facilitate the psychological growth and development of those they serve as well as assist them in enriching the quality of their lives

These counselors also help those who experience difficulties in overcoming or resolving the complex interpersonal, vocational and emotional adjustment problems associated with modern living

COUNSELOR EDUCATION PROGRAM PREPARES STUDENTS TO…. The program prepares students to be

employed as counselors in schools, community/mental health agencies, and universities

Serve as effective counselors in schools or community agencies,

Provide leadership in educational and human services settings.

Provide effective programs and interventions for individuals, groups, and organizations

Strive to enhance the worth, dignity, self-respect, and positive development of themselves and of individuals and groups within their employment context

VALUES OF THE COUNSELOR EDUCATION PROGRAM

Excellence in teaching, research, service and support activities

 Free exchange of ideas in the spirit of academic freedom and professional responsibility

Contributions to the greater understanding and resolution of societal problems

 An open and trusting environment in which individuals can expect ethical treatment and civility in all interactions

VALUES OF THE COUNSELOR EDUCATION PROGRAM Human diversity, pluralism, and

community Shared governance, teamwork, and

collaboration in decision-makingPersonal commitment and

contribution to the university's greater good

Individual growth and development

DESCRIPTION OF COUNSELOR EDUCATION AND SUPERVISION DOCTORAL PROGRAM Counselor Education and Supervision

is intended to be a research and theory intensive experience designed to provide a balance of intellectual and experiential learning resulting in professional educators who have multiple competencies as researchers, theorists, and problem-solvers in human growth and development.

DESCRIPTION OF COUNSELOR EDUCATION AND SUPERVISION DOCTORAL PROGRAM The doctoral program emphasizes

theory and research as opposed to clinical skill development and is designed primarily for students who desire to become professors. Although multicultural human growth and development and social justice are the organizing themes of the program, there are five (5) concentrations or research specialization areas represented by the faculty that will deliver the program. 

COGNATE In addition to completing required course work

all Doctoral students must choose a cognate A cognate is an area of specialization in which

students will complete 12 credit hours in Students complete their cognate in an area

that they are interested in learning more about Many students incorporate information from

their cognate into their dissertation For instance, if a student’s cognate is Marriage

and Family Therapy their dissertation may be on the effectiveness of utilizing a family systems modality with families who are impacted by substance abuse

5 AREAS OF CONCENTRATION / RESEARCH SPECIALIZATION Career Development Marriage and Family Counseling Mental Health Counseling Play Therapy Clinical Supervision Upon completion of degree ALL doctoral

students will be expected to develop a plan of study and final research project (dissertation) that incorporates one or more of these areas

DESCRIPTION OF COUNSELOR EDUCATION AND SUPERVISION DOCTORAL PROGRAM The training in the doctoral program will

include a wide variety of assessment and intervention strategies ranging from individual and small group methods to classroom or residence hall programs

The doctoral program also endorses the multicultural competency standards of the American Counseling Association, and research and programmatic interventions designed to reduce racism and sexism

DESCRIPTION OF COUNSELOR EDUCATION AND SUPERVISION COUNSELING PROGRAMDoctoral students will work closely

with faculty members in designing, implementing and evaluating innovative educational and psychological solutions for important human problems. Generally, there will be an emphasis on interventions that are field-based or that take place in natural settings, but experimental methods that require laboratory facilities will also be encouraged.

DESCRIPTION OF COUNSELOR EDUCATION AND SUPERVISION COUNSELING PROGRAMUpon graduation students will

typically find employment as assistant professors of counselor education, senior administrators of student development programs, school guidance supervisors and staff developers; mental health services directors, and educational trainers and career development specialists in industry or the private sector

ADMISSION TO THE DOCTORAL PROGRAM

The faculty seek to attract a carefully selected group of students from educational and community services who may now be functioning as teachers, school counselors, mental health therapists, educational administrators, school psychologists, social workers or community planners.

ADMISSION TO THE DOCTORAL PROGRAM

The faculty expects applicants to have had at least three(3) years of professional experience in their respective fields

Entry will be limited to those applicants that offer evidence of (a) high intellectual competence, (b) strong professional commitment and (c) successful leadership experience

ADMISSIONS TO THE DOCTORAL PROGRAM A 48 hour master’s degree in counseling (or a

closely related field) including a 600 hour internship (a CACREP requirement) and coursework in counseling theories, career counseling, cross-cultural counseling, gender issues, and basic statistics will be a prerequisite for admission

Applicants that meet most, but not all, of these requirements may be admitted “With Deficiency” and then meet the additional course work requirements as part of the doctoral program

ADMISSIONS TO THE DOCTORAL PROGRAM Accepted Ph.D. students who have not written

a master’s thesis will be required to complete a Thesis Equivalent Assignment (TEA) during the doctoral program prior to taking the comprehensive examination and well in advance of the dissertation. 

Students and their advisors negotiate this process

Personal interviews will be required for admission except in situations that would require extensive travel

ADMISSIONS TO THE DOCTORAL PROGRAM Interviews typically may last from 45 to 60

minutes.  Applicants will also be expected to complete a written work sample and case study analysis in addition to the interview

This process typically requires from 60 to 90 minutes but there will be no actual time limit

The counselor education faculty members are very interested in attracting students from diverse ethnic, cultural, linguistic and social backgrounds

The program values plurality and members of the counselor education faculty wish to actively solicit applications from members of all the diverse communities that make up our society

PROGRAM OF STUDY The faculty anticipates that the typical

doctoral student will be a professional counselor currently employed in an agency, school or institution and will plan to take two courses each semester

Students progressing at that rate would typically complete the doctoral program in three and one half to four years

Doctoral students who have no deficiencies and who pursue full-time study (9 credits) could complete the program in two and one half to three years

PROGRAM OF STUDY• The PhD. program will be comprised of

the following elements:• Research Core• Theory Core• Clinical Core• Professional Practice Core• Cognate• Applied Computer and Instructional

Technology Competence• Deficiencies

PROGRAM OF STUDY Research Core: 24 credits of course

work in: (a) inferential statistics (4 credits), (b) research design (4 credits), multivariate or qualitative methodology (4 credits) and (d) dissertation research (12 credits)

Theory Core:  15 credits of course work in career development, cognitive-behavioral methods and research, marriage and family counseling, and clinical supervision theory and practice

PROGRAM OF STUDY Clinical Core:  13 credits drawn from: 

advanced counseling practicum (3 credits), counseling supervision practicum (4 credits), doctoral internship (6 credits), and one clinical course from any of the program concentration areas (3 credits)

Professional Practice Core:  06 credits distributed as follows: supervised practice teaching (2 credits) and the advanced professional issues seminar (2 credits) leading to the development and submission of a manuscript for publication review (2 credits).  

PROGRAM OF STUDY Cognate: 09 credits. Three (3) courses in a

single unified field (e.g., Psychology, Instructional Technology, Educational Measurement, etc.) or an interdisciplinary supporting program of three (3) courses representing a unified theme (e.g., Urban Education, Qualitative Research, Children and Families, African American Affairs, etc.)

Applied Computer and Instructional Technology Competence:  03 credits.  This may be achieved by coursework, workshops, previous and current professional experience, or any combination of these methods.  Completion negotiated by student and advisor.

REQUIRED COURSE WORK EDF 7020 Supervised Experience in College

Teaching MHS 7401 Advanced Counseling Theories and Practicum MHS 7600 Consultation and Supervision

Theories and Practicum MHS 7740 Survey Course in Planning,

Evaluation, and Accountability MHS 7840 Advanced Internship in Counselor

Education MHS 7930 Advanced Seminar in Counselor

Education MHS 7980 Dissertation

REQUIREMENTS CONTINUED Prerequisites (600 hour internship and

Master’s level course work Thesis equivalent if student didn’t complete

a thesis during their master’s program Theory Core (16 credits) Advanced

Counseling Theories, Consultation & Supervision, Survey Planning, Cognitive Behavioral Theory

Research Core (27-34 Credits) (Statistical Analysis I-III, Directed Research & Dissertation

REQUIREMENTS CONTINUED Professional Application Core (14-20

Credits) Supervised Experienced Teaching, Advanced Practicum, Practicum in Supervision of Counseling, Advanced Seminar in Counseling, Advanced Internship

Cognate (12 Credits) 3 or more courses in area of specialization

Computer Competency (3 Credits) Coursework, Workshops, Professional Experience

OTHER 411 ABOUT DOCTORAL PROGRAMo Minimum of 69 total credits beyond one’s

Master Degreeo Doctoral program’s course work prepares

graduates to teach at the college levelo The Counselor Education and Supervision

Doctoral program doesn’t prepare graduates to become clinical practitioners

o Graduates from the Counselor Education program who would like to pursue private practice need to go on for licensure to become Licensed Mental Health Counselors

CONTACT INFORMATION If you are interested in applying to

the Counselor Education and Supervision Doctoral Program contact Dr. Carlos Zalaquett at zalaquet@tempest.coedu.usf.edu

You can also contact Dr. Deborah Osborn at osborn@coedu.usf.edu

Counselor Education Program Telephone (813) 974-3515

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