Study PhD - Doctor of Philosophy in Counselor Education at Western Michigan University in the USA, College of Education and Human Development
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PhD - Doctor of Philosophy in Counselor Education

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What will I learn?

The doctoral program in Counselor Education is designed to provide advanced-level preparation for counselors in various mental health and school settings as well as preparing counselors for the counselor education professorate in colleges and universities. Preparing counselors to work as counselor educators and supervisors is the program’s highest priority. Doctoral students pursuing this degree are expected to demonstrate 1) a wide range of individual and group counseling skills 2) a sound theoretical foundation in counseling 3) teaching and supervision competencies 4) advanced multicultural counseling skills 5) research and scholarship skills 6) competencies associated with being an educational leader and social justice advocate, and 7) an understanding of academic program development, curriculum and administration. Students are expected to involve themselves in appropriate activities of the Department, College, University and of relevant professional counseling associations. The doctoral program in Counselor Education is not intended to meet the educational requirements of those who seek to be licensed psychologists. It assumes that applicants have or are about to complete their master’s degree in counseling or a closely related field. Persons with a master’s degree in a related field may be asked to complete additional course work or an additional master’s degree in counseling.

Which department am I in?

College of Education and Human Development

Study options

Full Time (7 Semesters)

Tuition fees
US$17,482.00 per year
Health Insurance- 1324

*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please check with institution

Start date

August 2027

Venue

Kalamazoo Campus

Kalamazoo, MI,

Kalamazoo,

Michigan,

49008, Midwest, United States

Full Time (7 Semesters)

Tuition fees
US$17,482.00 per year
Health Insurance- 1324

*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please check with institution

Application deadline

01/12/2026

Start date

May 2027

Venue

Kalamazoo Campus

Kalamazoo, MI,

Kalamazoo,

Michigan,

49008, Midwest, United States

Entry requirements

For international students

It assumes that applicants have or are about to complete their masters degree in counseling or a closely related field. Persons with a masters degree in a related field may be asked to complete an additional masters degree in counseling.

Minimum English proficiency test scores:

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

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About Western Michigan University

Western Michigan University offers career-focused degree programs which propel students into meaningful careers in their specialty.

  • 9/10 students employed in jobs they like (WMU Outcomes, 2024)
  • Top 100 for graduate programs in five fields (USNWR, 2025)
  • 16:1 student-faculty ratio, (WMU Common Data Set, 2024)
  • 93% of students join Experience-Driven Learning (WMU, 2024)

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