In this Counselor Education and Supervision program from Governors State University, you will be part of a cohort that receives opportunities for personalized student-faculty collaboration and research. Our Ph.D. in CES is accredited by the Council for the Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs (CACREP). Our curriculum is structured around CACREP's standards for doctoral programs. Graduates of the CES program provide leadership in counselor education programs and have the opportunity to shape practitioners of tomorrow.
Career
Specialization in your area of interest and goals post-degree, and the development of a scholarship agenda, creates opportunities to have a meaningful impact on the counseling profession and practice.
Programme Structure
Courses include:
- Lifespan Developmental Issues
- Family Systems: Theory and Practice
- Life Style and Career Development
- Beginning Counseling and Human Relations Skills
- Group Dynamics
- Assessment and Treatment Planning
- Individual and Family Play Therapy
Admission requirements
Academic requirements
GPA: 3
English requirements
TOEFL iBT: 91
Other requirements
General requirements
- Doctorate in Counselor Education and Supervision Application Form and the $75 fee.
- Statement describing personal and professional goals (see personal and professional goals statement prompt below).
- One copy of official transcripts of all previous college work (see minimum Graduate level degree requirements below).
- Professionally written essay addressing your professional counselor identity and integration of social justice advocacy (see professional essay prompt below).
- Three letters of recommendations by professionals who hold a doctorate or master's degree in counseling or related fields.
Tuition Fees
Tuition fees are shown in AUD and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.
International
International tuition fees apply to students who are not citizens or permanent residents of the study country. In some regions, like the EU/EEA, or under certain agreements, students from partner countries may also pay domestic fees. Applies to you.
Non-residents: 18,469 AUD / year (approximately 13,152 USD / year)
Out-of-State
18,469 AUD / year (approximately 13,152 USD / year)
Domestic
Tuition fee for the domestic students. Applies to you.
In-State: 18,469 AUD / year (approximately 13,152 USD / year)
Living costs
Chicago, United States: 1,821-3,498 AUD / month
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
