Offering Campuses Program Overview  Optional Concentrations Admission Requirements Admissions Notification Application Requirements Applications to Multiple Campuses Application Deadlines Graduation Requirements

Program Requirements Program Foundation Requirements Residency Requirements Enrollment Requirements Academic Progress Requirements Academic Advisement Writing Program Course/Credit Transfer Dissertation Requirements

Offering Campuses Argosy University, Chicago; Argosy Univerity, Denver; Argosy University, Hawai’i; Argosy University, Inland Empire; Argosy University, Los Angeles; Argosy University, Orange County; Argosy University, Phoenix; Argosy University, San Francisco Bay Area; Argosy University, Sarasota; Argosy University, Schaumburg; Argosy University, Seattle; Argosy University, Washington DC Campus Specific Requirements Doctor of Education in Counseling Psychology Program—Argosy University, Chicago Doctor of Education in Counseling Psychology Program—Argosy University, Denver Doctor of Education in Counseling Psychology Program—Argosy University, Hawai’i Doctor of Education in Counseling Psychology Program—Argosy University, Inland Empire; Los Angeles; Orange County; San Diego Doctor of Education in Counseling Psychology Program–Argosy University, Phoenix Doctor of Education in Counseling Psychology Program—Argosy University, San Francisco Bay Area Doctor of Education in Counseling Psychology Program—Argosy University, Sarasota Doctor of Education in Counseling Psychology Program—Argosy University, Schaumburg Doctor of Education in Counseling Psychology Program—Argosy University, Seattle  Doctor of Education in Counseling Psychology Program—Argosy University, Washington DC

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Program Overview

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The Doctor of Education (EdD) in Counseling Psychology degree program is designed to present a structured opportunity to prepare counselors and master’s level clinicians from a variety of settings with the skills and credentials necessary to pursue leadership, supervision, training, and teaching positions in the profession.

The program is designed to emphasize the development of attitudes, knowledge and skills essential in the formation of professionals who are committed to the ethical provision of quality services. Curriculum is designed to provide for the meaningful integration of theory, training, and practice. Specific objectives of the program include training practitioners who can:

• Deliver effective treatment to diverse populations of clients
• Understand the biological, psychological, and sociological bases of human functioning
• Exercise leadership both in the health care delivery system and in the training of mental health professionals
• Expand the role within society
• Work with other disciplines as part of a professional team

Students with a background in mental health, social work, school counseling, pastoral counseling, and psychiatric nursing have the opportunity to join together to earn the terminal degree in their field. They can develop new interests and levels of competency and direction for practice through an applied, research-practitioner approach to the role of professional counselor and doctoral level practitioners.

Faculty members are committed teaching professionals dedicated to the development of individual student interest areas through course selection and dissertation topics. The eclectic mix of faculty backgrounds, theoretical orientations, and interests exposes students to new ideas while extending established interests. For more detailed in formation on the EdD in Counseling Psychology degree program, please refer to the campus-specific sections that follow.

Optional Concentrations

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Students may choose an optional concentration in Counselor Education & Supervision at the following Argosy University campus locations: Chicago, Hawai‘i, Schaumburg, and Washington DC. An optional concentration in Forensic Counseling is available to students at Argosy University, San Francisco Bay Area.

Admission Requirements

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• A master’s degree in a mental health field with a counseling practicum from a regionally accredited institution, a nationally accredited institution approved and documented by the faculty and dean of the College of Psychology and Behavioral Sciences, or an appropriately certified foreign institution.
• A grade point average of at least 3.0 (on a scale of 4.0) in work leading to a master’s degree and in any subsequent graduate study.
• A minimum score of 550 on the written TOEFL® or 79 on the TOEFL® Internet (iBT) is also required for all applicants whose native language is not English or who have not graduated from an institution at which English is the language of instruction.
• Completion of an interview with a member of the program Admissions Committee.

All applications for admission must be submitted to the Admissions Department. An admissions representative is available to help interested applicants complete the following required documentation:

• Completed Application for Admission Form
• Application fee (Non-refundable, except in California and Arizona. In the state of Arizona, the application fee is refundable if the application is canceled within three business days of the applicant signing the Enrollment Agreement.)
• Personal/professional goal statement with a self-appraisal of qualifications for the profession
• Current résumé (or career summary)
• Three completed Applicant Recommendation Forms
• Official transcripts from the institution that conferred the master’s degree and any institutions where graduate coursework was subsequently taken. Bachelor’s level transcripts are not required.

Admissions Notification

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Students are notified in writing of the decision made by the Admissions Committee. The Admissions Committee decisions are final and not subject to appeal. Applicants who have been denied admission may reapply after the passage of one year from the date of denial by submitting all documents required of a new applicant. Individuals who intend to reapply for admission are strongly encouraged to contact the Admissions Department prior to reapplying.

Application Requirements

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Applicants are expected to provide all required materials to the Admissions Department by the application deadline. The Admissions Committee will review all applications and set up an interview with applicants who meet the requirements to determine the level of fit between a prospective student and the Argosy University. The director of admissions will notify all applicants of the Admissions Committee’s decisions.

Applications to Multiple Campuses

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An applicant who wants to apply to more than one campus must complete a separate application and forward a full set of application materials to each campus.

Application Deadlines

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Students may enter the program at various points throughout the year. All admission materials must be submitted by the following dates:

Fall Admission
June 30	Final deadline
Spring Admission
October 30	Final deadline
Summer Admission
March 15	Final deadline

Note: Please refer to the campus-specific section that follows for application deadlines at Argosy University, Phoenix and Argosy University, Washington DC.

Graduation Requirements

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Students in the program will be responsible for completing the program requirements in effect at the time of admission. However, the program retains the right to modify these requirements in accordance with the demands of the counseling profession. Courses will be completed in the order recommended by the program.

• Satisfactory completion of all requirements in the program of study developed in consultation with the faculty members.
• Satisfactory completion of 60 credit hours* beyond the master’s degree, including 48 credit hours of coursework and 12 credit hours of dissertation.
• Successful completion and defense of the dissertation
• Completion of these requirements within time frame stipulated by program
• A completed Petition to Graduate submitted to campus administration

* Effective Spring 2009, students at Argosy University, Denver and Argosy University, Seattle are required to successfully complete 63 credit hours beyond the master’s degree, including 51 credit hours of coursework and 12 credit hours of dissertation.

Program Requirements

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The program curriculum is designed for delivery in a specific sequence. Courses offered to first year students provide a theoretical and practical foundation for courses that will follow. Students must satisfy all stated prerequisites for a course before registration can be considered official.

Students in the EdD in Counseling Psychology degree program are required to successfully complete a minimum of 60 semester credit hours. See campus-specific sections that follow for detailed information on credit distribution. Students can begin the dissertation at the completion of the required courses.

Program Foundation Requirements

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In addition to the 60 credit hours program requirements, there are eight (8) foundation courses and a year-long practicum seminar requirement for the program. Students with equivalent master’s level coursework and clinical practicum experiences may waive the foundation courses requirement. Students must complete the foundation courses within the first year (except practicum) and the practicum series within the second year. 

Foundation Courses

PC 6005 Maladaptive Behavior and Psychopathology  (3)

PC 6105 Counseling Skills II  (3)

PC 6230 Theories in Counseling Families and Individuals  (3)

PC 6300 Professional and Ethical Issues  (3)

PC 6505 Group Counseling  (3)

PC 6510 Social and Cultural Foundations of Therapy  (3)

PC 6521 Research and Program Evaluation  (3)

PC 6700 Couples and Family Counseling  (3)

PC 6400 Practicum I  (3)

PC 6401 Practicum II  (3)

PC 6402 Practicum III  (3)

 

Residency Requirements

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Residency requirements vary by campus. Refer to the campus-specific program descriptions for more detail.

Enrollment Requirements

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Students in the program are required to take two three-credit courses per semester unless otherwise noted in the campus-specific sections that follow. Any student wishing to decrease the overall time of the program may need to schedule additional credit courses. Doctoral students wishing to enroll in fewer credit hours must petition the department chair for part-time status.

Academic Progress Requirements

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Students should plan to spend approximately 20 hours reading and completing homework each week. Those who cannot accommodate this workload should plan to attend part-time.

To make satisfactory progress toward a degree, students must:

• Maintain a grade point average (GPA) of 3.0 on a scale of 4.0
• Complete the program within a specified length of time

Academic Advisement

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Academic advisement is a prerequisite to enrollment. In addition, students are required to complete a Program of study indicating when they intend to take the required courses. Both one-on-one and group advisement sessions are required. Academic advisement takes place during “Brown Bag Lunch” meetings. Led by the program advisor, the group discusses upcoming registration needs, advisement issues, shares announcements and answers questions. To ensure enrollment in the correct courses, students must obtain the program advisor’s signature on enrollment forms before registration.

Writing Program

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Students are expected to be proficient in written and oral communication and to produce written work consistent with accepted standards in the field. Those who are identified by faculty as needing further development of writing skills will be referred to their faculty advisors for a developmental writing plan.

Course/Credit Transfer

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For information about course/credit transfers, please refer to section seven, “Section Seven, Academic Policies and Procedures .”

Dissertation Requirements

Upon successful completion of required coursework and comprehensive examinations, students enroll in dissertation courses. To progress through each dissertation course, students must complete specified course objectives. If progress is made and all objectives met, students enroll in the next dissertation block. If progress is made and objectives are substantively but not fully met by the end of each course (as determined by the dissertation chair in discussion with the dissertation committee) students must enroll in a zero credit extension course (tuition based on a credit hour equivalent as defined in the Tuition and Fees Schedule in Appendix IV). If it is determined that no progress has been made, students will be required to retake the block in which no progress was made. If the student is required to retake a block due to no progress, the dissertation chair will assign a grade of No Credit (NC). A student may only receive two NC grades during the dissertation sequence. Upon receiving the third NC within the dissertation sequence, the student will be dismissed from the program. Students are required to enroll in a Dissertation course or Dissertation Extension course every session from the beginning of the dissertation until passing the final defense earning 12 semester credit hours for dissertation. Published course objectives for each dissertation course apply unless the student and dissertation committee/chair agree to and confirm in writing alternative specified objectives more appropriate for a particular dissertation topic.

Doctor of Education in Counseling Psychology Degree Program—Argosy University, Chicago

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Program Overview

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The Doctor of Education (EdD) in Counseling Psychology degree program with an optional concentration in Counselor Education & Supervision is designed to meet the special requirements of working mental health professionals motivated to develop their knowledge and skills to handle the changing needs of modern organizations. The program is designed to provide working professionals with the opportunity to pursue their personal and professional goals through the completion of a graduate program.

Eligibility for Licensure

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Illinois

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The EdD in Counseling Psychology degree program with an optional concentration in Counselor Education & Supervision does not prepare graduates for licensure. In the counseling field, licensure is generally earned at the masters level. The licensure laws vary from state to state. In Illinois, the license to practice independently is the Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC). Practitioners in closely related fields (social work, clinical psychology, marriage and family therapy) also qualify for independent licensure as practitioners. The doctoral degree program curriculum expands upon the general preparation of masters-level practitioners.

Argosy University, Chicago and Argosy University, Schaumburg emphasize the importance of an applicant having met local licensure/certification requirements as a counselor/mental health care provider. Because the EdD in Counseling Psychology degree program with an optional Concentration in Counselor Education & Supervision does not lead to any credential as a provider of counseling services, the degree is of limited value without having first achieved those credentials at the master’s level. In no way should the doctoral degree be seen as preparation for entry-level practice.

Enrollment Requirements

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Students in the EdD in Counseling Psychology degree program with an optional concentration in Counselor Education & Supervision enroll in two 3-credit-hour classes per semester, but may need to take additional coursework in order to decrease the overall time to complete the required classes. Doctoral degree students wishing to enroll in fewer credit hours must petition the department chair for part-time status.

Additional Requirements for Academic Progress

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Students must complete this program within seven years after matriculation. Students who have temporarily withdrawn from Argosy University will have seven years plus the length of time that they were not enrolled, not to exceed one year, to complete the program.

Students in the program are required to complete 60 credit hours. The suggested minimum amount of work that a student should complete each year following matriculation to successfully complete the program appears below:

Suggested Incremental Time Frame Completion Rates
End of Year One	9 credit hours
End of Year Two	18 credit hours
End of Year Three	27 credit hours
End of Year Four	36 credit hours
End of Year Five	45 credit hours
End of Year Six	54 credit hours
End of Year Seven	60 credit hours

Additional Graduation Requirements

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In addition to the stated graduation requirements, students must meet the following requirements to be eligible for graduation:

• Maintain a GPA of 3.0 on a scale of 4.0
• Successfully complete the Comprehensive Examination
• Complete all program requirements within seven years of matriculation

Comprehensive Examination

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The comprehensive examination at Argosy University, Chicago is a take-home examination that consists of printed, APA-formatted, original responses to questions submitted by the faculty. The comprehensive examination is designed to allow the student to demonstrate competence in the end-of-program outcomes in advanced practice, counselor supervision, counselor education, social and cultural issues, qualitative and quantitative research, assessment, ethics, and multicultural competence. Any student who fails the Comprehensive Exam a second time (one opportunity for revision is permitted) is automatically dismissed from the program.

Program Requirements

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Students in the EdD in Counseling Psychology degree program with an optional concentration in Counselor Education & Supervision are required to successfully complete a minimum of 60 semester credit hours distributed as follows: core requirements, 21 credit hours; theory requirements, 3 credit hours; research requirements, 12 credit hours; elective or concentration requirements, 12 credit hours; dissertation requirements, 12 credit hours. Students can begin the dissertation upon completion of the required courses.

 

Doctor of Education in Counseling Psychology Degree Program—Argosy University, Denver

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Program Overview

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The Doctor of Education (EdD) in Counseling Psychology degree program is designed to emphasize the development of attitudes, knowledge and skills essential in the formation of professionals who are committed to the ethical provision of quality services. To ensure that students are prepared adequately, the curriculum is designed to provide for the meaningful integration of theory, training and practice. Specific objectives of the program include the following:

• The training of practitioners capable of delivering effective treatment to diverse populations of clients in need of such treatment.
• The development of counseling psychologists who understand the biological, psychological and sociological bases of human functioning.
• The training of practitioners who are capable of exercising leadership both in the health care delivery system and in the training of mental health professionals.
• The preparation of counseling psychologists capable of expanding their role within society.
• The education of practitioners capable of working with other disciplines as part of a professional team.

Eligibility for Licensure

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Colorado

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Graduates of the Doctor of Education (EdD) in Counseling Psychology degree program may be eligible to become licensed psychologists in Colorado. Students should determine the requirements for professional licensure in the state they wish to practice. More information is available from the Colorado Department of Regulatory Agencies at http://www.dora.state.co.us.

Additional Standards for Academic Success

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Students must make satisfactory progress towards a degree by maintaining a grade point average (GPA) of 3.0 on a scale of 4.0. Students must complete this program within seven years after matriculation. Students who have temporarily withdrawn from Argosy University will have seven years plus the length of time that they were not enrolled, not to exceed one year, to complete the program.

Students are required to complete 63 semester credit hours. The minimum amount of work that a student must complete each year following matriculation to successfully complete the program appears below:

 

Suggested Incremental Timeframe Completion Rates
End of Year One	9 credit hours
End of Year Two	18 credit hours
End of Year Three	27 credit hours
End of Year Four	45 credit hours
End of Year Five	63 credit hours

 
Note: The Suggested Incremental Timeframe Completion Rates are not a replacement for the specific program sequencing and enrollment requirements, which may be stricter than the Suggested Incremental Timeframe Completion Rates.

Additional Graduation Requirements

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In addition to the stated graduation requirements, students must meet the following requirements to be eligible for graduation:

• Successful completion of the Counseling Psychology Comprehensive Examination
• Successful completion of an approved internship placement totaling 2080 hours which occurs over 12-24 months
• Completion of these requirements within five years of matriculation into the program

Practicum Requirements

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All students in the EdD in Counseling Psychology degree program are required to complete a 600 to1200 hour doctoral level practicum. All practicum placements must be approved by the Program Chair or the Director of Training prior to starting. Practicum begins in the Fall, however application for practicum is accomplished Spring Semester Session I. Students must work closely with the Program Chair or Director of Training to accomplish the practicum site applications.

Counseling Psychology Comprehensive Examination

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The Counseling Psychology Comprehensive Examination is a national exam and it is offered several times a year. The format is designed to provide a thorough and standardized assessment of students’ knowledge of professional practice, assessment, diagnosis, treatment, theory, writing, research, interpersonal effectiveness, ethics, and diversity. Students must register with the Program Chair to have access to the e-College shell to participate in the comprehensive examination.  The Program Chair manages the comprehensive examination retrieval process.

The exam period is one week long and is completed independently. Questions are presented through e-College. Students must respond to each question in writing. When students have completed their answers to the questions, the answers are uploaded to the comprehensive examination e-College shell. Each question is read and evaluated by two different counseling psychology faculty members. If there is a discrepancy in the grade, a third counseling psychology faculty member will be asked to read the answer. All exams are read without knowing who wrote them. The grades are pass or fail. Students can take the exam twice. If after the second attempt they are not able to pass the exam, results will be presented to the Student Professional Development Committee (SPDC) by the Program Chair. Options for remediation will be developed by the SPDC.

Eligibility

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The Counseling Psychology Comprehensive Examination evaluation criteria are designed to assess clinical competency at a level appropriate to students who have completed required course work. Students are eligible to take the exam if they are in good academic standing in the doctoral degree program (a GPA of at least 3.0 on a 4.0 scale).

Dissertation

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The Dissertation is an essential part of the scholar/practitioner education at Argosy University. Designed as a capstone experience, the dissertation is designed to provide an opportunity for the student to apply theory and research to a particular topic and to think critically and creatively about counseling psychology. The dissertation must demonstrate clearly and concisely the student’s ability to: a) articulate a counseling psychology question or set of questions; b) critically evaluate and synthesize the relevant theoretical, clinical and research literature; and c) analyze collected data in light of the organizing question(s) and the prevailing knowledge in the area chosen for study. Students select the topic of their dissertation, with the approval of their selected Chairperson and the Dissertation Committee. It should be noted that students may need to seek additional training(e.g., advanced statistics courses or computer applications) or resources external to the school (e.g., statistical consultation, research subjects) to complete some dissertation options. Students are required to develop a plan identifying training and resource needs as part of their dissertation proposal.

Scope

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Students are expected to address a psychological issue that is grounded in theory and is addressed by current research. The appropriateness of the project is determined by the Dissertation Chair and Committee members. The dissertation must be a potentially publishable review or a synthesis of findings that could be presented to professional counseling psychologists in a conference or a workshop setting.

Types of Inquiry

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A broad range of inquiry is permitted in the dissertation. The only restrictions are: (a) the topic must have a clinical application; and (b) there must be a published empirical literature of sufficient size to warrant critical review. The focus of the review is determined by the student in collaboration with the dissertation chair and committee.

Prerequisites

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To be eligible to register for dissertation, students must have successfully completed all coursework and obtain approval from their academic advisor.

Registration for Dissertation

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All students must register for dissertation and remain registered until they complete the project. Students must have their dissertation proposal approved by their chair and committee members.

Internship Requirements

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EdD in Counseling Psychology degree program students are required to complete an Association of Psychology Postdoctoral and Internship Centers (APPIC) or APPIC like internship. All students are required to participate in the APPIC match process or apply to the Argosy University, Denver Consortium. Students are eligible to begin internship when they have successfully completed all their academic course work and passed the Counseling Psychology Comprehensive Examination. It is highly recommended that students have defended their dissertation proposal prior to beginning internship. Students work with the Program Chair or Director of Training to complete the application process and make application to appropriate internship sites. The internship application process begins in September and is completed in December. Internships begin the following August or September. Most internship placements require a 35-40 hour work week commitment for a minimum of 12 months. Students are required to complete 2,080 hours during internship.  There are some internship sites in Colorado, however many sites are not in the Denver area. There are sites throughout the United States which the student can apply. Students are not eligible for graduation without completing the internship and dissertation.

Program Requirements

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Student in the EdD in Counseling Psychology degree program are required to successfully complete a minimum of 63 semester credit hours distributed as follows: professional development courses, 9 credit hours; writing and research requirements, 15 credit hours; professional practice requirements, 15 credit hours; counseling psychology skills requirements, 12 credit hours; and dissertation requirements, 12 credit hours.

 

Doctor of Education in Counseling Psychology Degree Program—Argosy University, Hawai’i

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Program Overview

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The Doctor of Education (EdD) in Counseling Psychology degree program with an optional concentration in Counselor Education & Supervision is designed to meet the special requirements of working mental health professionals motivated to develop their knowledge and skills to handle the changing needs of modern organizations.

The program is designed to provide working professionals with the opportunity to pursue their personal and professional goals through the completion of a graduate program.

Eligibility for Licensure

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Hawai‘i

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The EdD in Counseling Psychology degree program with an optional concentration in Counselor Education & Supervision does not prepare graduates for licensure in the State of Hawai‘i. In the counseling field, licensure is generally earned at the master’s level. In Hawai‘i, practitioners in the fields of marriage and family therapy, social work, and mental health counseling qualify for independent licensure as practitioners at the master’s level. The doctoral curriculum expands upon the general preparation of master’s level practitioners.

Enrollment Requirements

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Students in the EdD in Counseling Psychology degree program enroll in two 3-credit-hour classes per semester, but may need to take additional coursework in order to decrease the overall time to complete the required classes. Doctoral students wishing to enroll in fewer credit hours must petition the program chair for part-time status.

Additional Requirements for Academic Progress

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Students must complete this program within seven years after matriculation. Students who have temporarily withdrawn from Argosy University will have seven years plus the length of time that they were not enrolled, not to exceed one year, to complete the program.

Students in the program are required to complete 60 credit hours. The suggested minimum amount of work that a student should complete each year following matriculation to successfully complete the program appears below:

Suggested Incremental Time Frame Completion Rates
End of Year One	9 credit hours
End of Year Two	18 credit hours
End of Year Three	27 credit hours
End of Year Four	36 credit hours
End of Year Five	45 credit hours
End of Year Six	54 credit hours
End of Year Seven	60 credit hours

Additional Graduation Requirements

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In addition to the stated graduation requirements, students must meet the following requirements to be eligible for graduation:

• Maintain a GPA of 3.0 on a scale of 4.0
• Successfully complete the Comprehensive Examination.
• Complete all program requirements within seven years of matriculation

Comprehensive Examination

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The comprehensive examination at Argosy University, Hawai‘i is a take-home examination that consists of printed, APA-formatted, original responses to questions submitted by the faculty. The comprehensive examination is designed to allow the student to demonstrate competence in the end-of-program outcomes in advanced professional practice, counselor supervision, counselor education, social and cultural issues, research, assessment, ethics, and multicultural competence. Any student who fails the comprehensive examination a second time is automatically dismissed from the program.

To be eligible to take the comprehensive examination, the student must have successfully completed all required coursework or be completing their last course requirement. For more detailed information please refer to the Comprehensive Exam Handbook.

Program Requirements

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Students in the EdD in Counseling Psychology degree program with an optional concentration in Counselor Education & Supervision are required to successfully complete a minimum of 60 semester credit hours distributed as follows: core requirements, 21 credit hours; theory requirements, 3 credit hours; research requirements, 12 credit hours; elective or concentration requirements, 12 credit hours, and dissertation requirements, 12 credit hours. Students can begin the dissertation upon completion of the required courses.

  

Doctor of Education in Counseling Psychology Degree Program—Argosy University, Inland Empire; Argosy University, Los Angeles; Argosy University, Orange County; and Argosy University, San Diego

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Mission Statement

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The Counseling Psychology degree program embraces a range of relevant theory and techniques applicable in the three major areas of counseling psychology: a) the remedial (assisting in remedying problems in living), b) the preventive (anticipating, circumventing, and forestalling difficulties that may arise in the future), and c) the educative and developmental (discovering and developing potentialities). That is a) the focus is on normal individuals, and developmental life stages challenges, b) a focus on assets, strengths, and positive mental health, c) an emphasis on relatively brief interventions, and d) an emphasis on context, socioculturalpolitical influences, diversity, and person-environment interactions rather than exclusive emphasis on the individual.

Eligibility for Licensure

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California

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Graduates of the EdD in Counseling Psychology degree program are eligible to pursue licensure in California as psychologists. In addition to the educational requirements provided at Argosy University, Inland Empire; Argosy University, Los Angeles; Argosy University, Orange County; Argosy University, San Diego; and Argosy University, San Francisco Bay Area, 3000 hours of supervised training is required for licensure as a psychologist. Some hours may be acquired during the doctoral program. Also, prospective psychologists must pass the Examination for Professional Practice in Psychology (EPPP), and the California Jurisprudence and Professional Ethics Examination (CIPEE).

For more information and application materials, please contact the Board of Psychology, 1422 Howe Avenue, Suite 22, Sacramento, CA 95825-3200, 916.263.2699, bopmail@dca.ca.gov, www.psychboard.ca.gov.

Additional Graduation Requirements

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In addition to the stated graduation requirements, students must successfully complete the Comprehensive Examination.

Program Formats

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Courses are offered on campus on Saturdays from 9 a.m.–4 p.m., one morning course from 9 a.m.–12 p.m., one afternoon course from 1–4 p.m., weeknights, from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. and online with on-campus meetings. Full-time students will take two on-campus and one blended/online course each semester. During the fall and spring semesters, courses are 15 weeks long. During the summer semester, courses are 7.5 weeks long. The program is approximately three (3) years in length for students who attend full time (approximately 3 courses per semester, including summers). Full-time students should plan to spend approximately 20 hours reading and doing homework each week, and should thus arrange their work and family lives accordingly. Students whose lives will not accommodate this workload or whose past academic records are less strong should plan to attend part-time. National online courses are not part of the EdD in Counseling Psychology degree program curriculum.

Privacy

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Personal growth and development is considered necessary to becoming an effective counselor. As a result, courses incorporate strategies for promoting such growth. These experiences may include, among others, journaling, reflecting on one’s difficulties with the counseling process, identifying and sharing personal issues and history that may hinder effective and culturally sensitive counseling, and sharing personal experiences with bias and discrimination. We recognize the sensitivity necessary to create an environment of safety for such sharing, and expect faculty and students to conduct themselves in a way that promotes such safety. One necessary component in creating safety is the faith that one’s disclosures will be held in confidence. Therefore, we expect students to keep confidential any material shared in class and in course assignments.

Program Requirements

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The EdD in Counseling Psychology degree program requires the satisfactory completion of 60 semester credit hours distributed as follows: counseling theory and skills requirements, 18 credit hours; professional development and practice requirements, 18 credit hours; research requirements, 12 credit hours; and dissertation requirements, 12 credit hours.

  

Doctor of Education in Counseling Psychology Degree Program–Argosy University, Phoenix

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• Program Overview
• Application Deadlines
• Eligibility for Licensure
• Residency Requirements
• Enrollment Requirements
• Additional Requirements for Academic Progress
• Additional Graduation Requirements
• Comprehensive Examination
• Program Requirements
   

Program Overview

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The Doctor of Education (EdD) in Counseling Psychology degree program is designed to meet the special requirements of working mental health professionals motivated to develop their knowledge and skills to handle the changing needs of modern organizations. The program is designed to provide working professionals with the opportunity to pursue their personal and professional goals through the completion of a graduate program. Argosy University emphasizes the importance of an applicant having met local licensure/certification requirements as a counselor/mental health provider. The EdD in Counseling Psychology degree program does not lead to a licensure/credential as a provider of counseling services and should not be seen as preparation for entry-level practice. 

Application Deadlines

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Students may enter the program at various points throughout the year. All admission materials must be submitted preceding the session start dates listed below:

Fall 2010 Semester
Session I	September 7, 2010
Session II	October 28, 2010
Spring 2011 Semester
Session I	January 10, 2011
Session II	March 3, 2011
Summer Semester 2011
Session I	May 9, 2011
Session II	June30, 2011

 

Eligibility for Licensure

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The EdD in Counseling Psychology degree program does not prepare graduates for licensure in the field of counseling or psychology. In the counseling field, licensure is generally earned at the master’s level. The licensure laws vary from state to state. Practitioners in closely related fields (social work, clinical psychology, marriage and family therapy) also qualify for independent licensure as practitioners. The doctoral degree program curriculum expands upon the general preparation of masters-level practitioners.

Argosy University, Phoenix is designed to emphasize the importance of an applicant having met local licensure/certification requirements as a counselor/mental health care provider. The EdD in Counseling Psychology degree program does not lead to any credential as a provider of counseling services and should not be seen as preparation for entry-level practice. The degree is of limited value without having first achieved those credentials at the master’s level. In no way should the doctoral degree program be seen as preparation for entry-level practice.
 

Residency Requirements

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Students must take 6 hours of in-residence courses. Students fulfill this requirement through two doctoral residencies. Residency I is taken concurrently with W7000 Advanced Academic Study and Writing and must be taken as the second or third course in the student’s program of study. Residency II is taken during the student’s last course.

Enrollment Requirements

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Students in the EdD in Counseling Psychology degree program enroll in one 3 credit hour course per semester. Doctoral students wishing to enroll in fewer credit hours must petition the department chair for part-time status.

Additional Requirements for Academic Progress

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Students must complete this program within seven years after matriculation. Students who have temporarily withdrawn from Argosy University will have seven years plus the length of time that they were not enrolled, not to exceed one year, to complete the program.

Students in the program are required to complete 60 credit hours. The suggested minimum amount of work that a student should complete each year following matriculation to successfully complete the program appears below:

Suggested Incremental Time Frame Completion Rates

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End of Year One	9 credit hours
End of Year Two	18 credit hours
End of Year Three	27 credit hours
End of Year Four	36 credit hours
End of Year Five	45 credit hours
End of Year Six	54 credit hours
End of Year Seven	60 credit hours

 

Additional Graduation Requirements

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In addition to the stated graduation requirements, students must meet the following requirements to be eligible for graduation:

• Maintain a GPA of 3.0 on a scale of 4.0
• Successfully complete the Comprehensive Examination
• Complete all program requirements within seven years of matriculation
   

Comprehensive Examination

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The comprehensive examination at Argosy University, Phoenix is a take-home examination that consists of printed, APA-formatted, original responses to questions submitted by the faculty. The comprehensive examination is designed to allow the student to demonstrate competence in the end-of-program outcomes in advanced practice, social and cultural issues, qualitative and quantitative research, assessment, ethics, and multicultural competence. Any student who fails the Comprehensive Exam a second time (one opportunity for revision is permitted) is automatically dismissed from the program. 

 Program Requirements

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Students in the EdD in Counseling Psychology degree program are required to successfully complete a minimum of 60 semester credit hours distributed as follows: core requirements, 21 credit hours; theory requirements, 3 credit hours; research requirements, 12 credit hours; elective, 12 credit hours; dissertation requirements, 12 credit hours. Students can begin the dissertation upon completion of the required courses.

Doctor of Education in Counseling Psychology Degree Program—Argosy University, San Francisco Bay Area

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Program Overview

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The Doctor of Education (EdD) in Counseling Psychology degree program at Argosy University, San Francisco Bay Area is designed to emphasize the development of attitudes, knowledge and skills essential in the formation of professionals who are committed to the ethical provision of quality services. To ensure that students are prepared adequately, the curriculum is designed to provide for the meaningful integration of theory, training, and practice. Specific objectives of the program include the following:

• The training of practitioners capable of delivering effective treatment to diverse populations of clients in need of such treatment.
• The development of mental health practitioners who understand the biological, psychological, and sociological bases of human functioning.
• The training of practitioners who are capable of exercising leadership both in the health care delivery system and in the training of mental health professionals.
• The preparation of mental health practitioners capable of expanding their role within society.
• The education of practitioners capable of working with other disciplines as part of a professional team.

Students in the EdD in Counseling Psychology degree program may also choose to pursue an optional concentration in Forensic Counseling.

Eligibility for Licensure

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California

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Graduates of the EdD in Counseling Psychology degree program are eligible to pursue licensure in California as psychologists. In addition to the educational requirements provided at Argosy University, Inland Empire; Argosy University, Los Angeles; Argosy University, Orange County; Argosy University, San Diego; and Argosy University, San Francisco Bay Area, 3000 hours of supervised training is required for licensure as a psychologist. Some hours may be acquired during the doctoral degree program. Also, prospective psychologists must pass the Examination for Professional Practice in Psychology (EPPP), and the California Jurisprudence and Professional Ethics Examination (CIPEE).

For more information and application materials, please contact the Board of Psychology, 1422 Howe Avenue, Suite 22, Sacramento, CA 95825-3200, 916.263.2699, bopmail@dca.ca.gov, www.psychboard.ca.gov.

Enrollment Requirements

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Students must enroll for the equivalent of 9 credit hours per semester the first year and 6 credit hours per semester the second year. Doctoral degree program students wishing to be enrolled in fewer credit hours must petition the program chair for part-time status.

Additional Requirements for Academic Progress

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To maintain academic progress toward a degree all students must maintain the required cumulative grade point average and meet the cumulative maximum time frames for their program. Students who do not meet these and the following requirements will be placed on academic probation.

• Students must maintain a cumulative grade point average (GPA) of at least 3.0 on a scale of 4.0.
• Students must complete the program within five years of matriculation, with all coursework and practicum completed by the end of the fifth year.
• The Counseling Competence Examination (CCE) must be completed successfully no later than the end of the fifth year after matriculation. Students who take an approved leave of absence will have five years plus the length of time that they were on approved leave of absence, not to exceed one year, to complete the program.

The minimum amount of academic work that a full-time student must complete by the end of each year in the program appears below. Students who have temporarily withdrawn from Argosy University will not have the length of time that they were withdrawn counted in the calculation of the student’s year in the program. Curriculum changes may result in a change in the completion schedule for maximum time frame. The following is the minimum amount of academic work that a full-time student must complete by the end of each year in the program following matriculation.

Students are required to complete 60 credit hours within five years of matriculation. The suggested incremental time frame completion rates are listed below:

Suggested Incremental Time Frame Completion Rates
End of Year One	9 credit hours
End of Year Two	18 credit hours
End of Year Three	27 credit hours
End of Year Four	45 credit hours
End of Year Five	60 credit hours

Note: The incremental maximum time frame requirements are not a replacement for the specific program sequencing and enrollment requirements, which may be stricter than the incremental maximum time frame requirements.

Additional Graduation Requirements

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In addition to the stated graduation requirements, students must meet the following requirements to be eligible for graduation:

• Successful completion of the Counseling Competency Examination (CCE)
• Grade Point Average (GPA) of at least “B” (3.0 on a scale of 4.0), with no more than two grades lower than “B-”, and a grade of “B-” or better in all core (first two years) courses
• Completion of these requirements within five years of matriculation into the program

Program Requirements

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The EdD in Counseling Psychology degree program requires the satisfactory completion of 60 semester credit hours distributed as follows: core course requirements, 27 credit hours, elective or concentration requirements, 9 credit hours; research requirements, 12 credit hours; and dissertation requirements, 12 credit hours.

Doctor of Education in Counseling Psychology Degree Program—Argosy University, Sarasota

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Program Overview

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The Doctor of Education (EdD) in Counseling Psychology degree program is designed to meet the special requirements of working professionals motivated to develop their knowledge and skills to handle the changing needs of modern organizations. The program is designed to provide working professionals with the opportunity to pursue their personal and professional goals through the completion of a graduate program.

Eligibility for Licensure

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Florida

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The EdD in Counseling Psychology degree program is not designed to produce licensed psychologists, but rather to help in the development of the highest level of professional counselor and leaders in the fields of human services, consultation, and education. It is the student’s responsibility to determine the requirements for professional licensure in the state they wish to practice.

Program Formats

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Argosy University, Sarasota strives to provide an educational experience with the highest academic quality in a variety of flexible formats designed for the convenience of adult students from various geographical locations. In that respect, regular in-residence, blended/in-residence, tutorial, and online courses are offered from 15-week to 7.5 weeks in length. The in-residence portion of our courses are offered in a variety of formats from 3 days or one weekend to 5 days or two weekends at Argosy University, Sarasota.

Residency Requirements

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Students may complete up to 49 percent of their required program credit hours with Argosy University in an online or distance learning format. Fifty-one percent require an in-residence component. Students completing degree course requirements without meeting the in-residence course format requirement will be required to complete additional in-residence courses to achieve this in-residence format (51%) percentage standard.

Enrollment Requirements

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Satisfactory Academic Progress and Degree Completion Rates

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Students must complete this program within seven years after matriculation. Students who have temporarily withdrawn from Argosy University will have seven years plus the length of time they were not enrolled, not to exceed one year, to complete the program. In order to remain on track for degree completion within the maximum time frame allotted, students are expected to complete credit hours according to the suggested incremental maximum time frame table below:

Suggested Incremental Time Frame Completion Rates
End of Year One	9 credit hours
End of Year Two	18 credit hours
End of Year Three	27 credit hours
End of Year Four	36 credit hours
End of Year Five	45 credit hours
End of Year Six	54 credit hours
End of Year Seven	60 credit hours

Students are responsible for monitoring and maintaining an enrollment status that ensures their progress towards completion of their programs within the maximum time frame.

Additional Graduation Requirements

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In addition to fulfilling the stated graduation requirements, students must successfully complete the Comprehensive Examination.

Capstone Examinations — Comprehensive Examination Requirements

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Argosy University students are required to complete the Comprehensive Examination as part of their graduation requirement. Students may sit for the Comprehensive Examination upon completion of their coursework as indicated on their program of study. Enrollment in CXCOPSYEDD will occur when a student completes all coursework required to take the Comprehensive Exam as defined by their program of study and submits a Comprehensive Exam Petition to the Student Services Department. No credit hours are earned for enrollment but it allows students to maintain a less-than-half-time active enrollment status for up to one semester while taking Comprehensive Exams. It also creates a transcript record, reflecting enrollment for the Comprehensive Examination and the ultimate outcome of all attempts, with a final grade of “CR” or “NC.”

All students must successfully complete the Comprehensive Exam prior to starting the dissertation.

Dissertation Requirements

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Students matriculated in the EdD in Counseling Psychology degree program are required to have a minimum GPA of 3.0, complete all coursework required for the degree, pass the Comprehensive Exam, obtain an approved Petition for Establishing Candidacy and a Dissertation Committee (PECDC), and register for dissertation in order to begin dissertation. Students who are approaching the dissertation phase of their doctoral degree programs should review the Argosy University Dissertation Guide and complete a Petition for Establishing Candidacy and a Dissertation Committee.

Program Requirements

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The EdD in Counseling Psychology degree program requires the satisfactory completion of 60 semester credit hours distributed as follows: core requirements, 18 credit hours; elective requirements, 12 credit hours; theory requirement, 3 credit hours; academic writing and research requirements, 15  credit hours; and dissertation requirements, 12 credit hours.

One of the theory requirement courses will be required as a prerequisite for Advanced Individual Counseling (C 7432 ).

 

Doctor of Education in Counseling Psychology Degree Program—Argosy University, Schaumburg

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Program Overview

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The Doctor of Education (EdD) in Counseling Psychology degree program with an optional concentration in Counselor Education & Supervision is designed to meet the special requirements of working professionals motivated to develop their knowledge and skills to handle the changing needs of modern organizations. The program is designed to provide working professionals with the opportunity to pursue their personal and professional goals through the completion of a graduate program.

Eligibility for Licensure

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Illinois

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The EdD in Counseling Psychology degree program with an optional concentration in Counselor Education & Supervision does not prepare graduates for licensure. In the counseling field, licensure is generally earned at the master’s level. The licensure laws vary from state to state. In Illinois, the license to practice independently is the Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC). Practitioners in closely related fields (social work, clinical psychology, marriage and family therapy) also qualify for independent licensure as practitioners. The doctoral degree program curriculum expands upon the general preparation of masters-level practitioners.

Argosy University, Chicago and Argosy University, Schaumburg emphasize the importance of an applicant having met local licensure/certification requirements as a counselor/mental health care provider. Because the EdD in Counseling Psychology degree program with an optional Concentration in Counselor Education & Supervision does not lead to any credential as a provider of counseling services, the degree is of limited value without having first achieved those credentials at the master’s level. In no way should the doctoral degree be seen as preparation for entry-level practice.

Additional Requirements for Academic Progress

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Students must make satisfactory progress toward a degree by maintaining a grade point average (GPA) of 3.0 on a scale of 4.0. Students must complete this program within seven years after matriculation. Students who have temporarily withdrawn from Argosy University will have seven years plus the length of time they were not enrolled, not to exceed one year, to complete the program.

Students are required to complete 60 semester credit hours. The minimum amount of work that a student must complete each year following matriculation to successfully complete the program appears below:

Suggested Incremental Time Frame Completion Rates
End of Year One	9 credit hours
End of Year Two	18 credit hours
End of Year Three	27 credit hours
End of Year Four	36 credit hours
End of Year Five	45 credit hours
End of Year Six	54 credit hours
End of Year Seven	60 credit hours

 Additional Graduation Requirements

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In addition to the stated graduation requirements, students must successfully complete the Comprehensive Examination.

Comprehensive Examination Requirements

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Satisfactory performance on the Comprehensive Examination is a graduation requirement for all doctoral degree program students. In completing the Comprehensive Exam, students achieve the following:

• Demonstrate integration and synthesis of their learning throughout the course of their doctoral and preceding educational experiences.
• Demonstrate competency in the areas delineated in the Program Outcomes: Advanced Practice, Counselor Supervision, Counselor Education, Social and Cultural Issues, Qualitative and Quantitative Research, Assessment, Ethics, and Multicultural Competence.

Program Requirements

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The EdD in Counseling Psychology degree program with an optional concentration in Counselor Education & Supervision requires the satisfactory completion of 60 semester credit hours distributed as follows: core requirements, 21 credit hours; theory requirements, 3 credit hours; research requirements, 12 credit hours; elective or concentration requirements, 12 credit hours; dissertation requirements, 12 credit hours. Students can begin the dissertation at the completion of the required courses.

  

Doctor of Education in Counseling Psychology Degree Program—Argosy University, Seattle

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Program Overview

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The Doctor of Education (EdD) in Counseling Psychology degree program is designed to emphasize the development of attitudes, knowledge and skills essential in the formation of professionals who are committed to the ethical provision of quality services. To ensure that students are prepared adequately, the curriculum is designed to provide for the meaningful integration of theory, training and practice. Specific objectives of the program include the following:

• The training of practitioners capable of delivering effective treatment to diverse populations of clients in need of such treatment.
• The development of counseling psychologists who understand the biological, psychological and sociological bases of human functioning.
• The training of practitioners who are capable of exercising leadership both in the health care delivery system and in the training of mental health professionals.
• The preparation of counseling psychologists capable of expanding their role within society.
• The education of practitioners capable of working with other disciplines as part of a professional team.

Eligibility for Licensure

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Washington

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Graduates of the EdD in Counseling Psychology degree program are eligible to become licensed psychologists in Washington. Students should determine the requirements for professional licensure in the state they wish to practice. More information is available from the Washington State Department of Health at: https://wws2.wa.gov/doh/hpqalicensing/ hps7/psychology/default.htm.

Additional Standards for Academic Success

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Students must make satisfactory progress towards a degree by maintaining a grade point average (GPA) of 3.0 on a scale of 4.0. Students must complete this program within seven years after matriculation. Students who have temporarily withdrawn from Argosy University will have seven years plus the length of time that they were not enrolled, not to exceed one year, to complete the program.

Students are required to complete 63 semester credit hours. The minimum amount of work that a student must complete each year following matriculation to successfully complete the program appears below:

Suggested Incremental Timeframe Completion Rates
End of Year One	9 credit hours
End of Year Two	18 credit hours
End of Year Three	27 credit hours
End of Year Four	45 credit hours
End of Year Five	63 credit hours

 
Note: The Suggested Incremental Timeframe Completion Rates are not a replacement for the specific program sequencing and enrollment requirements, which may be stricter than the Suggested Incremental Timeframe Completion Rates.

Additional Graduation Requirements

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In addition to the stated graduation requirements, students must meet the following requirements to be eligible for graduation:

• Successful completion of the Counseling Competency Examination (CCE)
• Completion of these requirements within five years of matriculation into the program

Counseling Competency Examination

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The Counseling Competency Examination (CCE) includes a treatment summary, case presentation, written case analysis, oral presentation, and oral examination based on the written and case presentations. This format is designed to provide an assessment of students’ knowledge, clinical reasoning within a conceptual model, technical skills, relationship skills, and ability to communicate in written and oral form. Students are expected to take the examination in the last semester of their second year of coursework. Students must submit a CCE Request form to the Student Services Coordinator. In the event of failure, the examination may be retaken once. If, during the second attempt, the examination is not successfully passed, the results of the examination will be presented to the Student Professional Development Committee to determine further action.

Eligibility

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The CCE evaluation criteria are designed to assess clinical competency at a level appropriate to students who have completed required course work. Students are eligible to take the exam if they are in good academic standing in the doctoral degree program (a GPA of at least 3.0 on a 4.0 scale).

Composition of Committee

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Once a student has submitted the CCE Request form, the chair of the CCE Committee will assign a Review Committee to evaluate the student’s written and oral presentations and conduct the oral examination. Review committees will consist of two core faculty members. The Review Committee members serve ONLY as examiners, NOT as advisors in preparation of the materials. The student should not consult with committee members about the content or structure of the examination, other than in regard to the format and timing of the oral examination. In the event that a student who previously failed the CCE is retaking the exam, no member of a previous committee may serve on the new committee. Committee assignments will be made with consideration to workload and expertise with the type of clinical case.

Dissertation

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The Dissertation is an essential part of the scholar/practitioner education at Argosy University. Designed as a capstone experience, the dissertation is designed to provide an opportunity for the student to apply theory and research to a particular topic and to think critically and creatively about counseling psychology. The dissertation must demonstrate clearly and concisely the student’s ability to: a) articulate a counseling psychology question or set of questions; b) critically evaluate and synthesize the relevant theoretical, clinical and research literature; and c) analyze collected data in light of the organizing question(s) and the prevailing knowledge in the area chosen for study. Students select the topic of their dissertation, with the approval of their selected Chairperson and the Dissertation Committee. It should be noted that students may need to seek additional training(e.g., advanced statistics courses or computer applications) or resources external to the school (e.g., statistical consultation, research subjects) to complete some dissertation options. Students are required to develop a plan identifying training and resource needs as part of their dissertation proposal.

Scope

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Students are expected to address a psychological issue that is grounded in theory and is addressed by current research. The appropriateness of the project is determined by the Dissertation Chair and Committee members. The dissertation must be a potentially publishable review or a synthesis of findings that could be presented to professional counseling psychologists in a conference or a workshop setting.

Types of Inquiry

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A broad range of inquiry is permitted in the dissertation. The only restrictions are: (a) the topic must have a clinical application; and (b) there must be a published empirical literature of sufficient size to warrant critical review. The focus of the review is determined by the student in collaboration with the dissertation chair and committee.

Prerequisites

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To be eligible to register for dissertation, students must have successfully completed all coursework and obtain approval from their academic advisor.

Registration for Dissertation

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All students must register for dissertation and remain registered until they complete the project. Students must have their dissertation proposal approved by their chair and committee members.

Program Requirements

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Student in the EdD in Counseling Psychology degree program are required to successfully complete a minimum of 63 semester credit hours distributed as follows: professional development courses, 9 credit hours; writing and research requirements, 15 credit hours; professional practice requirements, 15 credit hours; counseling psychology skills requirements, 12 credit hours; and dissertation requirements, 12 credit hours.

  

Doctor of Education in Counseling Psychology Degree Program—Argosy University, Washington DC

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Program Overview

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The Doctor of Education (EdD) in Counseling Psychology degree program with an optional concentration in Counselor Education & Supervision is designed to meet the special requirements of working professionals motivated to develop their knowledge and skills to handle the changing needs of modern organizations. The program is designed to provide working professionals with the opportunity to pursue their personal and professional goals through the completion of a graduate program.

Eligibility for Licensure

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Virginia

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In Virginia, the license to practice independently is the Licensed Professional Counselor. Practitioners in closely related fields (social work, clinical psychology, marriage and family therapy) also qualify for independent licensure as practitioners. The doctoral degree program curriculum expands upon the general preparation of master’s-level practitioners. The EdD in Counseling Psychology degree program with an optional concentration in Counselor Education & Supervision does not lead to any credential as a provider of counseling services, the degree is of limited value without having first achieved those credentials at the master’s level. In no way should the doctoral degree be seen as preparation for entry-level practice.

Course Delivery Formats

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The EdD in Counseling Psychology degree program with an optional concentration in Counselor Education & Supervision is intended to make graduate training accessible to professionals who are employed full-time. Courses are offered in multiple formats. The primary course format is the weekend format. In the weekend format, courses are offered on Friday evenings from 5:30 p.m. – 9:30 p.m. and Saturdays 9:00 a.m. – 5:30 p.m. Each course meets on alternate weekends with classes meeting on three weekends and the final examination on the fourth Friday evening. Syllabi are made available prior to the first class meeting. Each semester has two sessions. Students can choose to take courses in additional formats to fit their schedules or to more readily complete the curriculum in two years. These additional formats include:

• In-residence courses that are offered on one evening per week for the entire semester (15 weeks/three hours each week)
• Several courses are offered online
• Courses and seminars may be offered partially online and partially on-campus (in a “blended” format).

 Students may not complete equal to or greater than 80 percent of their required program credit hours with Argosy University in a distance learning format (i.e., online or tutorial).

Application Deadlines

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All admission materials for the EdD in Counseling Psychology degree program must be submitted by the following dates:

Fall Admission	June 15
Spring Admission	November 1
Summer Admission	March 1

Student Advisement

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The student advisor is available for consultation on student professional development, academic/training progress, and other Argosy University or professional issues. Students are encouraged to meet with their advisor as often as necessary to review their progress through the program and to discuss their performance in classes, seminars, and training sites. The advisor will file a memo in the student’s academic file indicating the date of the meeting and, if appropriate, a summary of the meeting. Registration and Add/Drop Request Forms require advisor signatures.

Students are required to meet with their advisor when directed to do so by the Student Professional Development Committee. This would occur when a student is experiencing academic, clinical or personal difficulties.

Student Evaluations

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Evaluation of Learning Objectives (ELO)

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Faculty members are required to submit an Evaluation of Learning Objectives for each student enrolled in a course no later than fourteen days from the last day of the course. Each student will receive an individual copy of his/her Student Evaluation and Grade Sheet.

On this report the faculty member will place:

• The student’s final, overall grade for the course
• Observations on performance in specific areas where applicable
• Additional information and comments where appropriate Student Evaluation and Grade Sheets are placed in the student’s academic file and retained there.

Attendance

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All required experiences in the EdD in Counseling Psychology degree program with an optional concentration in Counselor Education & Supervision at Argosy University, Washington DC (courses, practicum, and seminars) will have an attendance requirement detailed in the syllabi that will figure into the evaluation component of the experience.

Additional Graduation Requirements

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In addition to the stated graduation requirements, students must successfully complete the Comprehensive Examination.

Comprehensive Examination Requirements

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The Comprehensive Examination is a graduation requirement to be taken after all coursework is successfully completed.

Program Requirements

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The EdD in Counseling Psychology degree program with an optional concentration in Counselor Education & Supervision requires the satisfactory completion of 60 semester credit hours distributed as follows: core requirements, 21 credit hours; theory requirements, 3 credit hours; research requirements, 12 credit hours; elective or concentration requirements, 12 credit hours; dissertation requirements, 12 credit hours. In addition to these credit hour requirements, students must successfully pass the Comprehensive Examination, and may choose an optional two-semester Advanced Practicum. Students can begin the dissertation when their coursework and Comprehensive Exam are completed.