Counselor Education and Supervision (PHD)
Gain the expertise to shape future counselors, fostering leadership, advocacy and scholarly excellence across a variety of professional settings.
Empower Future Counselors
A Ph.D. in Counselor Education and Supervision can empower you to shape the future of counseling. With a focus on advanced clinical training, innovative supervision techniques and a commitment to ethical practice, our program helps prepare you to lead, research and mentor the next generation of counselors. Through a unique blend of leadership, multicultural competency and hands-on experience, you’ll train to address the evolving needs of different communities with expertise and compassion.
Spring 2026 Graduate Flex Term.
What Are My Job Opportunities?
With a Ph.D. in Counselor Education and Supervision, you can pursue a number careers in both academia and the public sector. Academic careers can include university professor, clinical supervisor or counseling program director. Beyond academia, you may find your place serving in mental health agencies or private practices.
Careers and Salaries
Current Median Salaries from US DOL Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Outlook Handbook, 2023
What credentials can I get with the doctorate in counseling?
Every state has different laws governing professional counselor licensure. For state-specific policies, consult with the licensing board of the state in which you plan to practice.
Generally, states with licensing laws for professional counselors require a 48-60 semester-hour degree (generally a master's degree) and post-degree supervision hours before an individual is eligible to practice counseling (licensed professional counseling or licensed marriage and family therapist). Many doctoral students who have earned their master’s degree use the doctoral program to advance their skills in specific areas such as play therapy, child and adolescent counseling, couples and family counseling and/or supervision. Your advisor can help you tailor your electives to meet your licensing and practice needs.
Program Details
A Ph.D. in Counselor Education and Supervision is crafted to prepare leaders through advanced supervision, research and multicultural training.
What Might I Learn?
You will have the opportunity to gain experience in a number of key areas.
Supervision and Leadership
Develop expert-level skills in supervising, mentoring and leading emerging counselors, equipping you to shape the next generation of professionals while maintaining the highest standards of ethical practice and clinical excellence.
Counselor Education Excellence
Become a leader in counselor education, mastering the art of teaching, curriculum development and mentorship. Equip yourself to inspire and shape the next generation of counselors through innovative and effective educational practices.
Research and Innovation
Master the design and execution of cutting-edge research that drives the evolution of counseling practices, with a strong focus on program evaluation and evidence-based interventions that enhance client care and counselor effectiveness.
Ethical and Legal Considerations
Deepen your expertise in ethical decision-making and legal frameworks, ensuring you uphold the highest standards of integrity, compliance and professionalism while navigating complex clinical and supervisory challenges.
Taking Classes
Our part-time program offers a flexible blend of academic and hands-on learning, with face-to-face and online options to fit your schedule. You’ll take core counseling courses in-person, while electives are available in online or hybrid formats.
Please check the schedule of classes for course offerings, locations and times, which are subject to change.
Curriculum
Course offerings in the Ph.D. in Counselor Education and Supervision program rotate each semester, so be sure to review the course catalog and current class schedule for the latest details.
Career-Ready Preparation
Our mission is to prepare research-informed, ethically sound and multiculturally responsive counselor educators and supervisors who can effectively:
- Conduct research and engage in scholarship
- Provide counseling supervision
- Facilitate learning
- Engage in leadership and advocacy, and
- Deliver counseling services.
Fulfilling this mission will ensure the delivery of a high-quality doctoral education that meets the Council for Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs (CACREP) standards. It all starts here. Begin your journey and apply today!
Adding Value with Certificates
Our program offers graduate certificates in areas like trauma and addiction counseling, which can enhance your expertise and career prospects.
Chemical Dependency Counseling Graduate Certificate
This certificate will prepare you with the necessary theories, assessments and modalities to counsel, prepare, and implement treatment plans for substance abuse clients, their families and co-workers.
Psychology of Gerontology and Positive Aging Graduate Certificate
This certificate will enhance skills for persons working with older adults in business, medical or social settings. You will have a better understanding of physical, psychological and developmental impacts of aging and an enhanced understanding of ethical principles of dealing with potentially vulnerable population.
Higher Education Teaching Graduate Certificate
Prepare for the college classroom with our program designed to provide college instructors with the knowledge and tools for teaching today’s college students.
Organization Development Graduate Certificate
If you are passionate about helping organizations thrive, this certificate is for you. With this certificate, you will find a career in organization development, change management and other careers related to organization development.
student Opportunities
State and National Conferences
Our faculty support doctoral students in preparing and presenting proposals at local, regional and national conferences.
Doctoral Student Association
The university maintains a doctoral student association that actively works to support student success. Current doctoral students in our department would be happy to speak with you about their program and education.
Seminars
Each semester, the Counseling Department hosts a series of doctoral seminars presented by faculty members, doctoral students and other qualified individuals. Examples of past topics include ethics in supervision, play therapy, preparing your proposal/article for submission, conversations with the ACA president-elect, preparing for doctoral comps, involvement in professional associations and multicultural issues in the classroom.
Publications
Doctoral students are welcome and encouraged to join faculty in publication efforts. As students prepare manuscripts and original work, Counseling faculty strive to foster mentoring relationships to guide students through the submission and publication process.
Doctoral Program Checklist
Earning your doctorate might seem complicated and worrisome. Learn more about the steps you’ll take with this helpful checklist.
- Read the doctoral handbook
- Meet with your assigned advisor
- Begin residency requirements (review in the doctoral handbook)
- Complete all doctoral coursework
- Complete COMPS portfolio
- Obtain doctoral candidate status
- Begin the dissertation process
- File for graduation
Finding My Community
We believe that education thrives in an environment where collaboration, support and mutual respect flourish. Our community of students and professors embodies these values, creating an enriching and dynamic atmosphere for learning and growth. Our students come from a variety of backgrounds and bring a wide range of experiences and perspectives to the table. Our professors are not only experts in their respective fields but also dedicated mentors who are committed to guiding and nurturing the next generation of scholars.
LaVelle Hendricks, Ed.D.
Alum Faculty
Ajitha Chandrika Prasanna Kumaran, Ph.D., NCC
Faculty
Candace Chuyou-Campbell, Ph.D., LPC-S, RPT-S
StaffI love being able to help others while also teaching counselors-in-tra…
Delarious O. Stewart, Ed.D.
Faculty
Student Organizations
Our campus has many ways to engage and get involved. Through collaboration and innovation, East Texas A&M student organizations strive to foster a supportive community that promotes professional development, networking opportunities and advocacy for student success.
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Financing My Future
Financial Aid
Financial aid includes a variety of programs, like scholarships, federal and state grants, and federal and state work-study programs. Find out how you may be eligible for scholarships, grants, loans and/or a graduate assistantship. Financial Aid and Scholarships
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Enhance your expertise through on-campus employment opportunities.
Graduate Assistant/Research/Teaching
Graduate assistant teaching (GAT), graduate assistant research (GAR), and graduate assistant non-teaching (GANT) assistantships at East Texas A&M offer financial support and professional development for graduate students. Assistantships are available in academic and non-academic departments.
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East Texas A&M is one of the most affordable colleges around the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex. Our tuition rates are some of the most competitive in Texas.
$3,669
for Texas residents
/
$7,341
For non-residents
Tuition and fees for graduate students taking nine credit hours are $3,669 for Texas residents and $7,341 for non-residents. But don’t worry: there are
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- Online Courses ($50 per hour)
- Remote Locations ($20 per hour)
- Lab Fees ($5 – $30 per course)
How Do I Get Started?
If you have not already done so, complete the Request Information form. You will be connected with your enrollment specialist, who can answer your questions. When you’re ready, go ahead and follow the steps below to apply.
Admissions Requirements
To be considered for admission, you must first meet the following criteria.
- GPA minimum 3.4
- Master's degree from a regionally accredited university
Admission Process
Deadlines
Spring admission consideration: October 15
Summer admission consideration: March 1
This program does not have fall admission consideration.
All applicants seeking admission to a doctoral degree program in Counseling must have completed coursework from a master's degree program accredited by CACREP(Council for Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs).
- Create an account or login if you already have one
- Complete your profile section first once you log into your account
- Select “School Search” and select East Texas A&M
- Choose the semester you wish to begin
- Select “Counselor Education and Supervision, PHD” as your “Program.”
- Pay the $50 application fee.
Wait to receive an application confirmation email before proceeding to the next step.
- Within two business days of your application, the Graduate School will send a confirmation email to the personal email account you used for ApplyTexas.
Submit the following documents after you receive an application confirmation email.
- Upload your documents at myLeo > Apps > Check Admissions Application Status & Test Scores or email your documents to your graduate coordinator unless otherwise specified below.
Your Graduate Coordinator
Contact your previous institution(s) and request that they send your official transcripts to your graduate coordinator.
- We recommend that you request transcripts for all of your academic work.
All international transcripts must be evaluated and the evaluation submitted to the Graduate School.
We accepts evaluations sent directly from the following Agencies.
- If a normal evaluation is submitted, official original transcripts with all marksheets will still need to be submitted.
- If a WES ICAP or equivalent is submitted, we will not need the official transcripts to be submitted separately.
To be considered for admission, one of the following is required
- a bachelor's degree with an overall GPA of 2.75 or higher, or
- a bachelor’s degree with a GPA of 3.0 or higher in the last 60 hours, or
- an awarded master's degree with an overall GPA of 3.4 or higher.
If your institution is unable to submit a digital copy, hard copies may be mailed to:
East Texas A&M University
Attn: Graduate School
PO Box 3011
Commerce, Texas 75429-3011
We will need official/original documents. If those documents are the only copies you have, the Graduate School can mail them back to you upon request. Contact your graduate coordinator for more information.
Submit the Statement of Goals Form found in the Application Packet. An additional page can be added.
Submit a resume or curriculum vitae (CV) which includes your academic and professional history and achievements.
All international transcripts must be evaluated and the evaluation submitted to the Graduate School.
We accept evaluations sent directly from the following Agencies.
- If a normal evaluation is submitted, official original transcripts with all marksheets will still need to be submitted.
- If a WES ICAP or equivalent is submitted, we will not need the official transcripts to be submitted separately.
Request three signed letters of recommendation, on letterhead, from professionals who can attest to your goals and ability to succeed in the program.
- At least one of the references should hold a doctoral degree.
Those individuals should
Email the letter to your graduate coordinator or
Send the letter to you. Then, you will utilize the upload system: myLeo > Apps > Check Admissions Application Status & Test Scores
Submit a one-page essay which closely addresses the following topic:
Describe your personal philosophy of the principles which guide therapeutic change. Identify aspects of this philosophy that derive from counseling theorists and those which are your own.
Submit official General Test GRE scores
Request that your GRE®scores be sent to East Texas A&M University (6188) when you register for the test. If you have already taken the GRE®, you can order additional score reports.
Review the Application Packet for more information.
Look for application updates in myLeo > Apps > Check Application Status
- Once an admission decision has been made, you will receive an email to your student email account at myLeo > Apps > Leomail.
- Apply for scholarships and graduate assistantships once you are admitted.
- Apply for financial aid by submitting a FAFSA and sending it to school code 003565.
- Contact your financial aid advisor with any questions.
Once registration opens and you are eligible to enroll, your graduate enrollment specialist will contact you to complete registration.
- View your degree plan in DegreeWorks.
- To register for classes, go to myLeo > Student Resources > Registration Menu.
Contact your graduate enrollment specialist if you have any questions regarding your degree plan and registration.
Your Graduate Enrollment Specialist
Deadlines
Spring admission consideration: October 15
Summer admission consideration: March 1
This program does not have fall admission consideration.
All applicants seeking admission to a doctoral degree program in Counseling must have completed coursework from a master's degree program accredited by CA
- Create an account or login if you already have one
- Complete your profile section first once you log into your account
- Select “School Search” and select East Texas A&M
- Choose the semester you wish to begin
- Select “Counselor Education and Supervision, PHD” as your “Program.”
- Pay the $75 application fee
Wait to receive an application confirmation email before proceeding to the next step.
- After you submit your application, the Graduate School will send a confirmation email within two business days to the personal email account you used for ApplyTexas.
Submit the following documents after you receive an application confirmation email.
- Upload your documents at myLeo > Apps > Check Admissions Application Status & Test Scores or email your documents to your graduate coordinator unless otherwise specified below.
Your Graduate Coordinator
Contact your previous institution(s) and request that they send your official transcripts to your graduate coordinator.
- We recommend that you request transcripts for all of your academic work.
You must hold one of the following GPA requirements to be considered for doctoral admission:
- An awarded bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited university with at least a 3.00 GPA on the last 60 hours or an awarded bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited university with at least a 2.75 GPA or higher or
- An awarded master's degree from a regionally accredited university with at least a 3.4 GPA or higher in the field of counseling or closely related field.
If your institution is unable to submit a digital copy, hard copies may be mailed to:
East Texas A&M University
Attn: Graduate School
PO Box 3011
Commerce, Texas 75429-3011
We will need official/original documents. If those documents are the only copies you have, the Graduate School can mail them back to you upon request. Contact your graduate coordinator for more information.
Submit a one-page essay which closely addresses the following:
- Describe your personal philosophy of the principles which guide therapeutic change. Identify aspects of this philosophy that derive from counseling theorists and those which are your own.
Submit the Statement of Goals Form
- You can find the form in the Application Packet.
- An additional page can be added.
Submit a resume or curriculum vitae (CV) which includes your academic and professional history and achievements.
Submit official General Test GRE scores
- Request that your GRE®scores be sent to East Texas A&M University (6188) when you register for the test. If you have already taken the GRE®, you can order additional score reports.
Request three signed letters of recommendation, on letterhead, from professionals who can attest to your goals and ability to succeed in the program.
- Two of the references should hold a doctoral degree.
Those individuals should
email the letter to your graduate coordinator or
send the letter to you. Then, you will utilize the upload system: myLeo > Apps > Check Admissions Application Status & Test Scores
Submit these documents to the Office of International Programs once you have been admitted
- Official sponsor statement
- Bank statement from the sponsor with a balance of at least $26,025 USD which is less than 1 year old
See the Office of International Program's “Confirmation of Financial Resource” for more details.
You do not need to submit test scores if you have completed (all years) of a bachelor's or higher degree from a regionally accredited university in the United States.
Request that your scores from one of the following be sent to East Texas A&M University:
- TOEFL (Minimum Scores: IBT 79, or CBT 213, or PBT 550)
- IELTS (Minimum Score: 6.00 band overall)
- PTE (Minimum Score: 53 overall or higher)
- Duo Lingo (Minimum Score: 105)
*Scores must be less than two years old.
Review the Application Packet for more information.
Look for application updates in myLeo > Apps > Check Application Status
- Once an admission decision has been made, you will receive an email to your student email account at myLeo > Apps > Leomail.
- Apply for scholarships and graduate assistantships once you are admitted.
- Apply for financial aid by submitting a FAFSA and sending it to school code 003565.
- Contact your financial aid advisor with any questions.
Once registration opens and you are eligible to enroll, your graduate enrollment specialist will contact you to complete registration.
- View your degree plan in DegreeWorks.
- To register for classes, go to myLeo > Student Resources > Registration Menu.
Contact your graduate enrollment specialist if you have any questions regarding your degree plan and registration.
Your Graduate Enrollment Specialist
I Still Have Questions
We are here to help! Send us an email. We can answer your questions and assist you in the application process.
Contact the Department
- Department of Counseling
- 903.886.5637
- 903.886.5594
- [email protected]
- P.O.Box 3011
- Commerce, TX 75429-3011