Bridge PhD in Counselor Education and Supervision – Quantitative
Refine Your Counseling Skills With a Doctor of Philosophy in Counselor Education and Supervision Bridge – Quantitative
The online PhD in Counselor Education and Supervision bridge program at Grand Canyon University (GCU) offers an abridgment of the professional counseling program so master’s-level professionals can meet the admission standards for the Doctor of Philosophy in Counselor Education and Supervision quantitative program.
This PhD in Counselor Education and Supervision online program is designed for master’s or entry-level mental health professionals who want to advance their counseling skills, teach or supervise counselors in training and become leaders and/or researchers in the behavioral health field.
Course Topics in the PhD in Counselor Education and Supervision Online Bridge Program – Quantitative
GCU’s online PhD in Counselor Education and Supervision bridge program links curriculum from the MS in Clinical Mental Health Counseling to the Doctor of Philosophy in Counselor Education and Supervision. During this program, you will have the opportunity to gain in-depth knowledge in the following topics:
- Individual and family development
- Assessments and statistical concepts
- Quantitative research methods
- Various counseling methods and techniques for individuals and groups
- Counseling and cultural diversity
- Ethics and legal standards in counseling
The Doctor of Philosophy in Counselor Education and Supervision bridge program assists applicants with meeting the professional practice standards by offering a supervised counseling practicum which aids in obtaining direct client experience.
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Career Opportunities for Graduates With a PhD in Counselor Education and Supervision Bridge – Quantitative
At the completion of the online PhD in Counselor Education and Supervision bridge program, you will have satisfied the requirements to enter the PhD program where you can become a scholar-practitioner and apply your skills in clinical or scholarly environments.
Careers you may pursue as a graduate with a PhD degree in counselor education and supervision include:
- Counseling faculty member
- Advanced clinician
- Mental health counselor
- Family counselor
- School counselor
- Correctional counselor
Online PhD in Counselor Education and Supervision Bridge – Quantitative FAQs
Advance your counseling career by acquiring strong foundational skills through this PhD in Counselor Education and Supervision online bridge program. Review the below frequently asked questions to learn more.
A Doctor of Philosophy in Counselor Education and Supervision quantitative bridge program focuses on filling in the gaps in a master’s education so students can satisfy the admission requirements for the PhD program. The mission of the full PhD program is to produce scholar-practitioners who can teach and lead the next generation of counseling professionals.
Graduates from bridge counselor education and supervision PhD programs have the opportunity to gain the required skills to move into a Doctor of Philosophy in Counselor Education and Supervision program. Upon graduating with your PhD, you can pursue leadership and teaching positions within the counseling field as a practitioner. Whether you want to teach future counselors, work as an advanced clinician or start your own practice, a PhD in Counselor Education and Supervision can help you seek opportunities that meet your career goals.
The online PhD in Counselor Education and Supervision bridge program is designed for those who have a master’s degree in mental health but need to gain further education in order to meet the PhD admission standards. If you have a desire to teach university students how to navigate the counseling profession in a diverse world, get started by first completing the bridge PhD.
Grand Canyon University is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission (HLCommission.org), an institutional accreditation agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. Program availability varies and is not offered in all states or modalities. If you are seeking licensure/certification, please refer to the “Accreditation and Compliance/State Disclosures” link for the specific program of interest’s website page for your location and/or employment state’s licensure requirements, per 34 CFR 668.14(b)32 and 668.43(c). Policy information is located in the University Policy Handbook on gcu.edu. Scholarship information is available on gcu.edu.
Time to Completion and Dissertation Process
To learn more about time to completion and the dissertation process at GCU, visit our doctoral page.
Core Courses
Course Description
This course provides an understanding of the nature, needs, and differing abilities of individuals at all developmental levels. Theories of individual and family development, transitions across the life span, theories of learning, theories of personality development, and ethical and cultural strategies for facilitating optimum development over the life span are addressed.
Course Description
This course provides an introduction to basic tests and appraisal in counseling. Individual and group approaches to testing, assessment, evaluation, behavioral observations, computer-managed and computer-assisted methods are addressed. The following statistical concepts are also addressed: scales of measurement, measures of central tendency, indices of variability, shapes and types of distributions, correlations, reliability, and validity.
Course Description
This course introduces research methods and basic statistical analysis, including the following: the importance of research, opportunities for research, and difficulties in conducting research. Research methods such as qualitative, quantitative, single-case designs, action research, and outcome-based research are addressed.
Course Description
This course provides a broad understanding of career development and related life factors including psychotherapy, career counseling techniques and processes, career development theories, decision-making models, issues of diversity, and interrelationships between work and family.
Course Description
This course provides a broad understanding of group development, group dynamics, group counseling theories, and ethical standards with reference to professional and substance use disorders counseling. The course addresses group process components, appropriate selection criteria, developmental stage theories, group members’ roles and behaviors; and group leadership styles and approaches. The course includes didactic and experiential group learning. Required synchronous group experience: 12 hours. Prerequisite: CNL-515.
Course Description
This course provides a broad understanding of counseling ethics, legal standards, and responsibilities, including professional identity, report writing, record keeping, and service reimbursement for clinical mental health and school counselors. Additionally, the history of and current trends in counseling are addressed. Important goals of this course are to help students develop a strong personal and professional ethic, as well as an appreciation of the value of professional collaboration and identity.
Course Description
This course provides a broad understanding of issues and trends in a multicultural and diverse society. Studies in this area include the following: attitudes and behaviors based on such factors as age, race, religious preference, physical disability, sexual orientation, ethnicity and culture, family patterns, gender, socioeconomic status and intellectual ability; individual, family, group, and community strategies for working with diverse populations; theories of multicultural counseling and identity development; multicultural competencies; and issues such as substance use disorders. Students examine a variety of cultural populations, exploring issues and trends that are associated with each population. Cultural considerations for immigrants, refugees, and undocumented citizens are also addressed.
Course Description
This course provides a broad understanding of counseling processes, including characteristics and behaviors that influence the helping processes. Included are age, gender, ethnic differences, verbal and nonverbal behaviors, personal characteristics, and orientations. The development of counseling techniques is emphasized, including establishing and maintaining the counseling relationship; diagnosing and identifying the problem; formulating a preventative, treatment, or rehabilitative plan; facilitating appropriate interventions; and successfully terminating the counseling relationship.
Course Description
The practicum course is a distinctly defined, supervised clinical fieldwork experience in which the student develops basic counseling skills and integrates professional knowledge under the supervision of a faculty member or an on-site clinical site supervisor approved by the college or university with a minimum of 1 hour per week of individualized and/or triadic supervision throughout the practicum. Practicum students participate in an average of 1 ½ hours per week of group supervision via Zoom with a counseling faculty member or student supervisor who is under the supervision of a counselor education program faculty member on a regular schedule throughout the practicum. Documentation of a minimum requirement of 100 hours of counseling-related activities, which includes 40 direct client contact hours, is submitted directly to the college’s Office of Field Experience for verification and tracking. The practicum is completed prior to the internship; therefore, students may not progress to CNL-664A without the required amount of hours submitted, the required amount of individual and group supervision, and proper approval. This course has multiple synchronous required activities. Students must be prepared to be flexible in meeting the demands of this course in order to progress to the internship. Practicum/field experience hours: 100. State licensure requirements may mandate additional hours. Students must review and adhere to their state board's additional requirements. Prerequisites: Completion of all didactic coursework in the program; a GPA of 3.0 or better; and maintenance of student professional liability insurance in the amount of $1 million, $3 million.
- GCU cannot and will not promise job placement, a job, graduate school placement, transfer of GCU program credits to another institution, promotion, salary, or salary increase. Please see the Career Services Policy in the University Policy Handbook.
- Please note that this list may contain programs and courses not presently offered, as availability may vary depending on class size, enrollment and other contributing factors. If you are interested in a program or course listed herein please first contact your University Counselor for the most current information regarding availability.
- Please refer to the Academic Catalog for more information. Programs or courses subject to change
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