Key information
Duration
Full-time — 36 months
Start dates & application deadlines
- Starting January 2027 — Apply before Oct 2026
- Starting May 2027 — Apply before Feb 2027
- Starting August 2027 — Apply before Feb 2027
Language
English
- Duolingo English Test: 110
- TOEFL® iBT: 79
- PTE Academic: 59
- IELTS: 6
Delivered
On Campus
Campus Location
Tuscaloosa, United States
Disciplines
Education
Overview
Features
The Ph.D. Counselor Education program at The University of Alabama includes academic instruction in counselor education core (professional issues, leadership and advocacy; assessment; counseling and intervention; and college teaching and supervision), as well as supervised experience in clinical practice, clinical supervision, college teaching, research, and leadership and advocacy; measurement, statistics, and research design (students have an option of taking classes leading to a certificate…
in quantitative or qualitative research methods).
Programme Structure
Curriculum:
- Theory Counseling;
- Supervision in Counselor;
- Advanced Internship;
- Teaching and Scholarship;
- Leadership and Advocacy.
Admission requirements
Academic requirements
We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.
English requirements
- Duolingo English Test: 110
- TOEFL® iBT: 79
- PTE Academic: 59
- IELTS: 6
General requirements
An applicant for doctoral study must:
- possess a completed master's degree in Counselor Education
- when necessary, complete supplemental master's-equivalency courses to comply with the CACREP-accredited course of study for the master's degree
- successfully complete a pre-admission doctoral interview for formal pursuit of the doctoral degree in Counselor Education
Fees and funding
Tuition Fees
Tuition fees are shown in AUD and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.
- International (Non-residents): 48,730 AUD / year (≈ 34,542 USD / year)
- Out-of-State: 48,730 AUD / year (≈ 34,542 USD / year)
- Domestic (In-State): 16,483 AUD / year (≈ 11,684 USD / year)
Living costs
Tuscaloosa, United States — 1,199–1,834 AUD / month. The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
Scholarships are available for PhD students in Counselor Education.
