Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 36 months
- - maximum 7 years period for completion
Start dates & application deadlines
- Starting January 2027
- Application deadline not specified.
- Starting September 2027
- Apply before Feb 2027
Many of the programmes fill quickly, so it is best to begin the application process early.
Applications are accepted throughout the year.
Language
English
- PTE Academic: 66
- IELTS: 7
Credits
60 SCH
Delivered
On Campus
Campus Location
Chicago, United States
Disciplines
Counselling Psychology
Overview
The Counselor Education and Supervision programme from Adler University develops empathetic, compassionate, and socially responsible leaders to promote humanistic scholarship and practice.
Students are prepared to publish in peer-reviewed journals, and encouraged to examine and engage in research interests that will drive their doctoral dissertation. Upon graduation, many work as professional consultants, advanced clinicians, and in academia.
Programme Objectives
- Professional Identity - Demonstrate an in-depth understanding and identification of the various roles of counselor educators in the training and supervision of counselors, teaching, advancing the standards, knowledge, and skills based on the profession of counseling, research and scholarly work, advocating for the welfare of those whom they serve, and advocating for and leadership within the profession.
- Supervision - Demonstrate a conceptual understanding of and ability to apply various theories and models in the supervision of counselors with reference to the characteristics of the counselor supervisees, clinical settings, and relevant therapeutic issues.
- Clinical Practice - Demonstrate the ability to apply, evaluate, and integrate theories from both individual and systems perspectives in the provision of interventions in different practice areas in counseling and in serving diverse populations.
- Multicultural and Social Justice Competency - Demonstrate an advanced understanding of social change theories and a keen awareness of social justice issues and their respective causes from social, cultural, and systemic perspectives.
- Leadership and Advocacy - Demonstrate an in-depth understanding of the role of counselor educators in social changes and advancement of the counseling profession, and ability to utilize leadership and advocacy models in order to initiate changes with reference to topical and political conditions.
Careers
The programme is designed to prepare the doctoral graduates with the advanced skills, knowledge and experience for roles such as:
- Leaders and advocates in the profession
- Clinical supervisors
- Expert clinicians in area of practice
- Clinical and Specialist Consultants
- Professors of counselor education programmes or other counseling disciplines
- Skilled researchers and scholars in the advancement of the field of counseling
Accreditation
Accredited by the Council for Accreditation of Counseling and Related Programs (CACREP).
Programme Structure
Courses include:
- Professional, Legal, and Ethical Issues
- Counseling Theories
- Counseling Skills
- Human Growth and Development
- Multicultural and Social Justice Counseling
Admission requirements
Academic requirements
- GPA - Your GPA, or Grade Point Average, is a number that indicates how well or how high you scored in your courses on average. Usually a GPA scales between 1.0 and 4.0, however different countries and universities can have different grading systems. 3
English requirements
- PTE Academic - PTE Academic (Pearson Test of English) is a language test that enables students to demonstrate their writing, listening, speaking, and reading skills when applying to study in English. The score refers to a total score which ranges between 10 and 90. 66
- IELTS - The International English Language Test System (IELTS) tests your English-language proficiency on a scale of 1 – 9. The score refers to the combined average score of 4 subjects (writing, listening, speaking, and reading). 7
General requirements
- A master’s degree in counseling or a related field from a regionally accredited U.S. institution or a comparable degree from an international institution.
- Applicants who did not graduate from CACREP-accredited or equivalent programs may be required to complete the equivalency requirements in addition to the doctoral curriculum.
- Successful completion of master’s level counseling coursework, and clinical training, practicum and/or internship as part of a master’s program.
- An academic record that demonstrates ability to fulfill the academic demands of our program. Successful applicants typically have a grade point average of 3.25 or higher on a 4.0 scale for graduate-level coursework.
- Approved applicants will be invited to complete an interview as part of the application process.
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. Non-residents: 51,210 AUD / year ≈ 36,300 USD / year
- Out-of-State - 51,210 AUD / year ≈ 36,300 USD / year
- Domestic - Tuition fee for the domestic students. In-State: 51,210 AUD / year ≈ 36,300 USD / year
Additional Details
International students: $1,815 per credit + $1,402 International fee per term
Living costs
Chicago, United States: 1,830-3,514 AUD / month
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
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