Program of Study
Upon admission to the graduate program, each student is assigned an advisor to review the program options and to develop a plan of study. The program requires prerequisites for more advanced courses. To guide students in the sequencing of courses, six levels of course sequencing have been identified. With few exceptions, each level must be taken in sequence.
Level One
Transition 1: Admission
- Complete BSU and Program Admission Requirements
- Overall GPA Requirement of 3.5 or above
- Admission Portfolio: Personal Statement: Interpersonal, Writing Skills, Academic Background & Experience (CV/Resume), Academic Transcript(s), and Candidate Interview
Professional Portfolio
Students are required to submit a comprehensive portfolio to showcase the multifaceted abilities of the student, demonstrating their competence in core areas such as counseling theories, ethical practices, clinical supervision, and cultural competence. It serves as a tangible representation of their academic and experiential journey, as well as a valuable resource for future students, faculty, and the counseling community at large. Students who do not pass after three attempts will be dismissed from the program. Those who require special accommodation must contact Disability Services. 1. Complete annual portfolio review with advisor 2. Submit a final portfolio at the beginning of your final semester. 3. All portfolios must meet the following requirements
Practicum and Internship Requirements
Clinical requirements for the program consist of three courses in sequence that total 600 hours. Students can review from our list of approved Practicum & Internship sites that meet CACREP standards where they can interview for an intern position. Sites not listed must be approved by the University before enrolling in the course. It is also recommended that students attend the Practicum & Internship Orientation one year prior to enrolling in the course. The clinical courses are COES 860 Practicum COES 870 Internship I, COES 880 Internship II which consists of 600 hours at a field placement site. Students must engage in supervised experiences in counseling and at least two more of the four remaining doctoral curricular areas (supervision, teaching, research and scholarship, and leadership and advocacy). Students must Advanced to Candidacy before starting their dissertation courses. The Counseling Faculty at this point reviews each application. If candidates have a 3.75 grade point average and are recommended by at least two members of the full-time faculty based on the student’s disposition survey assessment, they are advanced to candidacy in the degree program.
Students are eligible to submit their portfolio capstone in the last semester of the program.
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