Counselor Education, Ph.D.: Fees & Entry Requirements at University of Alabama, USA

Counselor Education, Ph.D.
University of Alabama

USA

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About this course

What will I learn?

The Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) is a terminal degree in Counselor Education. The program features a variety of preparation options for students, including preparation for professional positions as counseling educators and counseling supervisors in colleges and universities, administrative work in schools and various agencies, and appointments as advanced practitioners working in governmental agencies, non-profit settings, or private practice. A common core of preparation in the doctoral study includes advanced theoretical foundations, counselor pedagogy, counselor supervision training, and research. The doctoral program meets the accreditation criteria of the Council for Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs (CACREP).

Which department am I in?

College of Education

Study options

Full Time (7 Semesters)

Tuition fees
$31,460.00 (26,54,404) per year
Books 800
Start date

Expected January 2027

Venue

Tuscaloosa Campus

Tuscaloosa,

Tuscaloosa,

Alabama,

35487, South, United States

Entry requirements

For international students

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

English Language Requirements: TOEFL score 79; IELTS score 6.5; PTE score 59; Duolingo English Test score 105.

The first application deadline is December 15th and the second application deadline is March 15th. Applicants who submit their application by December 15th will be considered for priority admission and graduate assistantships.

Priority deadline for admission and graduate assistantship consideration is December 15th.

Final admission deadline is June 15th

*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.

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