Counselor Education and Supervision (specialization in Social Justice Counseling)

 

DEPARTMENT OF COUNSELING & PSYCHOLOGICAL STUDIES Chair: Dr. Otis Williams III

DEGREE OFFERED Doctor of Philosophy in Counselor Education and Supervision  (specialization in Social Justice Counseling)

 

 

Graduate Program Coordinator:

Dr. Janelle Cox, Ed.D

Room 275, James E. Proctor Building

 

PROGRAM DESCRIPTION

Doctor of Philosophy in Counselor Education and Supervision (specialization in Social Justice Counseling) at Bowie State University will be a 60-credit hour program that strives to prepare students as future practitioners, educators, and researchers in the field of counseling. Students will identify areas of interest that affect the counseling community and develop basic and applied research skills. Statistical and technological training will foster student’s ability to develop analytical skills, scientific knowledge, and problem-solving capabilities. They will also be prepared to form collaborative relationships with other disciplines and agencies to alleviate societal concerns. As leaders in the field, future graduates will be skilled to make scientific contributions via grants, publications, and research. The doctoral program will include a concentration in Social Justice Counseling that is infused throughout the curriculum. Of the 60-credit hours required, 12-credit hours will be specifically designed to prepare students in addressing national and international topics related to systemic change, leadership, and advocacy.

Mission Statement

It is the mission of the Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) degree in Counselor Education and Supervision to prepare students as advanced level practitioners, educators, and researchers in the field of counseling. Counselor Educators will identify areas of interest that affect the counseling community and develop basic and applied research skills, develop analytical skills, scientific knowledge, and problem-solving capabilities. They will also be prepared to form collaborative relationships with other disciplines and agencies to alleviate societal concerns. As leaders in the field, future counselor educators will be skilled to make scientific contributions via grants, publications, and research.

 

Admission Requirements

The Counselor Education and Supervision program will enroll students in the fall of

each year. Admission requirements are as follows:

1. A completed BSU Graduate School application
2. Master’s degree transcripts in counseling, psychology, or a related field with a minimum GPA of 3.50.

In addition to the BSU Graduate School application, applicants must submit the following items

     C. Three letters of recommendation on official letterhead with an ink signature:

a. Two must be from a college professor or someone who can attest to the aptitude for graduate studies.

b. One may be written by a supervisor or a professional who is familiar with your work.

                 D. Candidates will conduct a 10-minute presentation for faculty at the interview which responds to the

a.  Background information: Family history, education, and work

b.  Goals: What do you expect to be doing in five years as a counselor educator? In ten years as a counselor educator?

c.  Strengths: What strengths do you have that would contribute to your being a good counselor educator?

d.  Change: What do you believe to be the facets of your personality, behavior, and outlook that, if modified or changed, would make you a better person/counselor educator? What plans, if any, do you have for making any such change(s)?

e.  Why Bowie State University? Why did you decide to apply to the Counselor Education and Supervision program at Bowie State University?

g.  Candidate’s comments: What additional information, thoughts, feelings, concerns, or questions do you have?

E. Writing Sample (i.e., master’s thesis, previous work from a course, publication, etc.)

F. Applicants must participate in a group interview as well as individual interviews with faculty.

G. Current resume.