Offering Campuses
Argosy University, Phoenix;* Argosy University, Sarasota; Argosy University, Washington DC
Note
*Offered only in the 80 percent online format through Argosy University Online Programs.
Program Overview
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 program requirements that follow.
Optional Concentrations
Students may choose an optional concentration in Counselor Education & Supervision at Argosy University, Washington DC.
Admission Requirements
- 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 on an Argosy University pre-approved English language proficiency test is 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 as specified in Section Five, Admission Policies, “English Language Proficiency Policy .”
- 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.
Admission Notification
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
Applicants are expected to provide all required materials to the Admissions Department by the application deadline. All applications will be reviewed and interviews scheduled 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 admission decisions.
Applications to Multiple Campuses
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
Application deadlines vary by campus. Applicants should consult with the campus Director of Admissions to confirm the deadline to submit application materials.
Graduation Requirements
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. Students enrolled in the EdD in Counseling Psychology degree program are eligible for graduation when the following conditions are met:
- 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. Any course in which a student earns less than a “B-“ must be retaken.
- Successful completion and defense of the dissertation.
- Completion of these requirements within time frame stipulated by the program.
- A completed Petition to Graduate submitted to campus administration
Program Foundation Requirements
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.
Course/Credit Transfer
For information about course/credit transfers, please refer to 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 Appendix IV, Schedule of Tuition and Fees ). 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). 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. A student may only receive any combination of two NC, W, or WF grades during the dissertation sequence. Upon receiving the third NC, W, or WF within the dissertation sequence, the student will be dismissed from the program. 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.
Campus-Specific Program Requirements
To review the program requirements for a given campus, click on the relevant link below:
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