Advance the Practice of Counseling
54
Credit Hours
3 hrs.
Oral Comprehensive Exam
6
Hours - Applied Doctoral Project
Advance the Practice of Counseling
The Doctor of Education (Ed.D.) in Counseling degree is designed to prepare students to work with individuals, groups, couples, and families in community, social services, academic, and private settings. The degree program emphasizes a systems-based approach with a focus on working with diverse populations in diverse settings. Its purpose is to provide quality doctoral-level training for future practitioners, educators, and researchers who wish to emphasize applications that promote the health and well-being of children, adolescents, adults, and families. The curriculum comprises sixty (60) doctoral-level credit hours. Students must pass an Oral Departmental Comprehensive Exam and submit an applied final project approved by the faculty. The online Doctoral program offers flexibility and convenience, allowing students to pursue advanced degrees while balancing work and family commitments, and can be a great option for those seeking career advancement or a change in career direction.
The Amberton Doctor of Education (Ed.D.) in Counseling program incorporates the standards set forth by the American Counseling Association (ACA). The program includes 18 core courses (54 credit hours), an oral comprehensive exam (0 credit hours), plus six (6 credit hours) for the Applied Doctoral Project (ADP) for a total of 60 credit hours.
PLEASE NOTE: Students who complete the Amberton University Doctor of Education (Ed.D.) in Counseling degree do NOT meet the Academic requirements for becoming a Licensed Professional Counselor in the State of Texas (LPC). Students who are interested in pursuing the LPC license in the state of Texas must take Professional Orientation to Counseling (CSL6780), take and pass the Counselor Preparation Comprehensive Exam (CPCE), and complete Practicum 1 (CSL6840) and Practicum 2 (CSL6845).
To be eligible for practicum, students must complete all coursework required for the degree and pass the Questions regarding licensure in the State of Texas can be answered by visiting the Texas Behavioral Health Executive Council at this website address: Texas Behavioral Health Executive Council. Students interested in National Certification should visit the NBCC website for more information. The website address is: NBCC | National Board for Certified Counselors.
Doctoral Program – Counseling Rotation Schedule
54
Credit Hours
3 hrs.
Oral Comprehensive Exam
6
Hours - Applied Doctoral Project
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