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Doctor of Philosophy in Counselor Education and Supervision

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Doctor of Philosophy in Counselor Education and Supervision

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Mentor Students with a Ph.D. in Counselor Education and Supervision

People often need help to face mental, physical, and spiritual battles. A counselor has a life-long impact on clients they assist and support through personal growth and crises, and these counselors need to be prepared by skilled and experienced teachers. Through Liberty University’s online Ph.D. in Counselor Education and Supervision, you will gain the skills needed to make a lasting difference in the lives of others by advancing your own practice and raising up a new generation of counselors to make an impact for Christ.

Counselors face a different situation with every client, making it essential to have expertise in a broad range of techniques. Through our Ph.D. in Counselor Education and Supervision, you will learn to develop the critical thinking, leadership, and clinical skills needed to impart knowledge and training to other counselors so they will be prepared for their careers. As a pioneer in distance learning since 1985 and a Christian university recognized for its academic quality, affordability, and accessibility, Liberty combines academic excellence with a biblical worldview.

Our online Ph.D. in Counselor Education and Supervision degree is accredited by the Council for Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs (CACREP), so you can be confident that this biblically-based counseling degree meets rigorous standards and will be respected in the industry.

If you want to invest in counseling students and be a leader in your counseling practice, Liberty’s online Ph.D. in Counselor Education and Supervision will give you the skills and expertise you need.

Students must obtain Counseling licensure or a minimum of at least 1 year of clinical experience in the counseling field. This is preferred at admission but can be obtained prior to graduation but is not included in the program curriculum.

What Will You Study in the Ph.D. in Counseling Online Degree?

Advanced human growth and development topics that will give you insights into counseling practice that you can pass on to your students
In-depth counseling theories that are on the cutting edge of foundational mental health research
Qualitative research techniques
Teaching and leadership techniques that will help you mentor counselors and mental health professionals in your practice

Our CACREP-accredited Ph.D. in Counselor Education and Supervision will equip you with the leadership and clinical capabilities needed to make an impact in your practice. Your online counseling degree classes will cover a range of techniques and treatment plans that are essential for a comprehensive approach to treatment and mental health support. You will gain advanced, evidence-based counseling training with real-world experience in teaching and leadership under the mentorship of counseling professionals. Through Liberty University’s Ph.D. in Counselor Education and Supervision, you will equip counselors to help individuals handle the mental, physical, and spiritual battles they are facing.

Potential Career Opportunities with a Ph.D. in Counselor Education and Supervision

Administrator
Advanced clinician
Consultant
Faculty member
Program director, manager, or developer
Researcher
Supervisor

Highlights of Liberty University’s Online Ph.D. in Counselor Education and Supervision

As a leader in distance education since 1985, we understand what it takes to create a flexible and affordable education for busy people. Since we have been investing in distance and online learning for decades, our experience has taught us how to streamline our degree options so you can focus on what really matters to you. While many schools offer online degrees, we believe Liberty stands out.

Here’s what sets us apart:

Our online programs are backed by our brick-and-mortar campus – ranked among Niche.com’s Top 5 College Campuses in America – and that commitment to excellence extends to our online students as well. Earning your online counselor education and supervision degree from a nonprofit university with this kind of recognition can help set you apart from others in your field.
The majority of tuition for undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral programs has not increased in 9 years. While many other online colleges have raised tuition, Liberty has been able to keep costs low as a nonprofit university.

Tuition rates may change annually. For the most current information, please visit our LU Tuition Cost page.

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Available Online

Class Type

Intensive-based

Transfer Credits

Transfer in up to 50% of the degree total

Next Start Date

Jun 23, 2025

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