Doctoral Program Details
Unique Features of the Professional Counseling and Superivison Program
Supportive Learning Community
- Cohort Members
- Program Director
- Advisor
- Advisory Committee
- Faculty and Supervisors
- Local Professional Community
Flexible to meet the learning needs of advanced counseling practitioners who
- Work in school, community or other service settings;
- Hold a license or certificate to practice counseling
- Earned a 48 semester hour master's in counseling from a CACREP accredited (or equivalent) program; and,
- Earned an Ed.S. degree in counseling
Program Description
Program Description
The Ed.D. in Professional Counseling and Supervision is an applied doctorate with an emphasis on the application of knowledge through continued practice. The program begins each fall with a cohort of between six and ten students. The 36-hour program is completed in two years of continuous enrollment. Two doctoral level courses are offered each term in the evenings, on weekends, and/or via distance learning. The program builds upon a strong foundation developed through previous graduate education and professional experience.
- Doctoral students learn to evaluate and improve programs and interventions in the context of their current work settings
- Students develop expertise in progam and intervention evaluation
- Dissertations, evaluation studies, are developed through embedded assignmets across the curriculum
OUR FACULTY
Counseling faculty in the Department of Collaborative Support and Intervention are well-recognized at state, regional and national levels for their professionalism. They consistently publish research and practice articles in peer reviewed journals, attend and present at state, regional and national conferences, and hold leadership positions in professional and honor societies.
The Ed. D. Professional Counseling and Supervision Website includes a directory of instructors and their credentials, as well as other vital information.
Margaret Parrish (Pre-enrollment advisor) parrishm@westga.edu 678-839-6062
Method of Delivery
Students enroll in two courses per term for a 2 year period. The courses are delivered in multiple ways. Most are hybrid, some are weekend face-to-face, and others are completely on-line.
Accreditation
SACS
Credit & Transfer
Total semester hours required to earn a degree: 36
Maximum Hours Transferable into program: 0
Tuition & Fees
For the most up-to-date and accurate cost information, see the Bursar's Office website at http://www.westga.edu/bursar/.
Coursework
Course of Study Sheet
Coursework builds upon and extends knowledge and skills previously developed. The major areas of emphases are program evaluation, clinical and administrative supervision, and advocacy.
Year One
Fall EDSI 9961 Quantitative Research
CEPD 9171 Program Evaluation
Spring CEPD 9183 Directed Research
CEPD 9186 Internship
Summer EDSI 9962 Qualitative Methods in School Improvement
CEPD 9184 Seminar I: Professional Issues
Year Two
Fall CEPD 9187 Supervision
CEPD 9999 Dissertation (3)
Spring CEPD 9186 Internship
CEPD 9999 Dissertation (3)
Summer CEPD 9185 Seminar II: Advocacy
CEPD 9999 Dissertation (3)
Program Evaluation - CEPD-9171
Complete: 8 - 15 Weeks | Credit hours: 3.0
Description: This course focuses on the theories, concepts, and processes involved in planning and managing evaluations. Students will engage in evaluations in specific counseling situations (individual, group, organizational) using focus groups, key stakeholder interviews, survey design, data gathering, analysis and/or other methods as appropriate and analyze outcomes to make recommendations for development and/or remediation.
Directed Doctoral Research - CEPD-9183
Complete: 8 - 15 Weeks | Credit hours: 3.0
Description: Individual injury on a research problem consisting of a plan for data collection and analysis, as well as, critical review, integration and interpretation of research literature.
Doctoral Seminar Professional Issues - CEPD-9184
Complete: 8 - 15 Weeks | Credit hours: 3.0
Description: This course is a special topics seminar structured to address current issues and trends in counseling. An exchange of scholarly thinking and research will be the hallmark of classroom interactions and activities.
Doctoral Seminar-Advocacy for Marginalized and Underserved Populations - CEPD-9185
Complete: 8 - 15 Weeks | Credit hours: 3.0
Description: This course is a special topics seminar structured to address advocacy of marginalized and underserved populations in counseling. An exchange of scholarly thinking and research will be the hallmark of classroom interactions and activities.
Doctoral Internship - CEPD-9186
Complete: 8 - 15 Weeks | Credit hours: 3.0
Description: This course entails a minimum of 600 clock hours of supervised experiences in counselor education and supervision (e.g., clinical practice, research, teaching). Specific area of concentration is determined by advisor and student. Course must be taken twice to fulfill requirements of program.
Doctoral Practicum in Supervision - CEPD-9187
Complete: 8 - 15 Weeks | Credit hours: 3.0
Description: This course is designed to provide closely directed advanced experience in supervision of professional counseling. The focus is on development of effective clinical supervision style and skills via recording and critique of supervision sessions. Ethical, legal, multicultural and other professional issues are addressed.
Dissertation - CEPD-9199
Complete: 8 - 15 Weeks | Credit hours: 1.0
Description: The dissertation experience requires the designing and conducting of an independent scholarly inquiry guided by a faculty dissertation committee.
Quantitative Research Methods - EDSI-9961
Complete: 8 - 15 Weeks | Credit hours: 3.0
Description: This course introduces the graduate student to basic methods of empirical inquiry used in education, nursing, and related social sciences. Quantitative research designs commonly used in these disciplines are emphasized. Students will learn how to select samples, identify appropriate measurement instruments, analyze data descriptively, and apply a variety of inferential statistical tests to answer research questions.
Qualitative Research Methods - EDSI-9962
Complete: 8 - 15 Weeks | Credit hours: 3.0
Description: This course focuses on the use of qualitative methods of research, including theoretical perspectives and methods of collection and analysis of qualitative data sources in educational studies. It emphasizes analysis of work samples, observations, inquiry data, artifacts, and other sources of data. Students become skilled at using methods of qualitative research to evaluate school improvement issues. In addition, students examine strategies for thematic and other forms of analysis of observational and inquiry data. Throughout the course students collect and analyze school improvement data.
Faculty
This describes the general information about faculty for this program.
Guidelines for Admittance
- All graduate applicants must complete the online Grad Application. A one-time application fee of $40 is required.
- International applicants are subject to additional requirements and application deadlines. See Procedures for International Students.
- Official transcripts from a regionally or nationally accredited institution are required and should be sent directly to the UWG Admissions Office.
Program-specific Admittance Guidelines
A 1-2 page essay that indicates your personal goals and suitability for the program.
Three recommendations completed by individuals who have supervised your work in schools or other type of professional setting. See Recommendation Form. We encourage you and prefer that you use the electronic recommendation letter templates included in the Graduate online application.
A vitae listing education and employment history, experience in counseling, awards and recognitions, etc. Please be sure to include your current and complete contact information.
A signed Mission Statement.
A Letter of Support from your employer.
Application Deadlines
Review of applications begins the first Friday in February and continues until the cohort (6-10) is filled. The start date for each cohort is fall semester.
Admission Process Checklist
Contact
Office of Admissions 678-839-5600 678-839-4747 (fax)admiss@westga.edu
Admissions – Mandeville Hall
University of West Georgia
1601 Maple Street
Carrollton, GA 30118-4160
The Ed.D. in Professional Counseling and Supervision Website includes a directory of instructors and their credentials, as well as other vital information.
Contact
Margaret Parrish (Pre-enrollment advisor)parrishm@westga.edu 678-839-6062
Dates
Review of applications begins the first Friday in February and continues until the cohort (6-10) is filled. The start date for each cohort is fall semester.
Registration is available Mar 26 - July 7, with additional drop/add dates August 20-24.
Fall 2012 Term: Aug 20 - Dec 7.
Dates for Admissions (Undergraduate Only), Financial Aid, Fee Payment, Registration, Start/End of Term Dates, Final Exams, etc:
- Fall semesters http://www.westga.edu/registrar/index_15929.php
- Spring semesters http://www.westga.edu/registrar/index_18490.php
- Summer semesters http://www.westga.edu/registrar/index_15835.php
Specific Graduate Admissions Deadlines:
Learning Objectives
- Candidates will evaluate an intervention delivered in their work settings to respond to specific client or student needs identified through the use of local data.
- Candidates will develop a well- integrated, comprehensive review of the literature sufficient to support the evaluation of a program implemented in their respective work setting.
- Candidates will establish the evaluability of a program, develop an evaluation study design, conduct an evaluation study, report results and make appropriate recommendations for program improvement.
- Candidates will make appropriate recommendations for improvement of interventions or programs based on outcomes evaluation data.
- Candidates will identify and propose data driven program improvements indicated by the results of their dissertation evaluation projects
- Candidates will complete and submit a professional association program proposal or manuscript addressing professional development needs of peers in the context of a current trend in counseling.