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2013-2014 Argosy University Academic Catalog—Graduate Programs | Volume 4, Issue 2 [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

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

Program Overview

The Doctor of Education (EdD) in Counseling Psychology degree program at Argosy University, Denver 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.

Eligibility for Licensure

The EdD in Counseling Psychology degree program offered by Argosy University, Denver is not designed or intended to prepare graduates for licensure in the fields of counseling or psychology.

Graduation Requirements

All students enrolled in the EdD in Counseling Psychology degree program at Argosy University, Denver must meet the following requirements to be eligible for graduation:

  • Satisfactory completion of all requirements in the program of study developed in consultation with faculty members. Any course in which the student earns less than a “B-” must be
    retaken.
  • Successful completion of 63 credit hours that includes:
    • 39 credit hours of core courses
    • 12 credit hours of research courses
    • 12 credit hours of dissertation
  • Successful completion of the comprehensive examination.
  • Successful defense of the dissertation.
  • Successful completion of a doctoral level practicum
  • Completion of these requirements within seven years of matriculation into the program.

Program Requirements

All students enrolled in the EdD in Counseling Psychology degree program at Argosy University, Denver are required to successfully complete a minimum of 63 semester credit hours distributed as follows: core course requirements, 39 credit hours; research requirements, 12 credit hours; dissertation requirements, 12 credit hours.  In addition to completing the course requirements listed above, students are required to successfully complete a doctoral level practicum,  comprehensive examination ,  and defend their dissertation .

Core Course Requirements—Students Are Required to Take the Following

 

Core Course Requirements—39 Credit Hours

 

Research Requirements—Students Are Required to Take the Following

 

Students Choose One of the Following

 

Research Requirements—12 Credit Hours

 

Dissertation Requirements—Student Are Required to Choose One of the Following Tracks*

Track One

Track Two

Dissertation Requirements—12 Credit Hours

Note

* Unless otherwise advised, students who begin dissertation Session I will follow Track One. Students who begin dissertation Session II will follow Track Two.
 

Practicum Requirements

All students enrolled in the EdD in Counseling Psychology degree program at Argosy University, Denver 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.

Practicum Field Experience Requirements—Students Are Required to Take the Following

 

Practicum Field Experience Requirements—0 Credit Hours

 

Additional Counseling Doctoral Skills Courses (Optional)

 

Recommended Course Sequence for the Doctor of Education in Counseling Psychology Degree Program at Argosy University, Denver

Student progress through the program is intended to be sequential. Certain courses are offered to first-year students that are designed to provide a theoretical and practical foundation for courses that will follow in subsequent years. Certain advanced courses also require the student to have the background of more basic courses in order to benefit fully from the course experience. Students must satisfy all stated prerequisites for a course before registration for that course can be considered official.  The recommended course sequence for the EdD in Counseling Psychology degree program offered by Argosy University, Denver can be obtained from the program chair.