Counseling

Ph.D. in Counselor Education and Supervision

Gain the knowledge and experience to assume a leadership role in a clinical, community, nonprofit, academic, or research settings, or to work as a counselor educator. Reach a significant milestone in your career as you earn one of the most highly respected degrees in the profession. Study advanced teaching, supervision, and counseling skills and further develop your expertise in a relevant area.

Specializations

• General
• Consultation
• Counseling and Social Change
• Forensic Mental Health
• Nonprofit Management and Leadership
• Trauma and Crisis

Statement on Licensure
The Ph.D. in Counselor Education and Supervision is not a licensure program and does not prepare an individual to become a licensed counseling professional.

Professional Accreditation
The Ph.D. in Counselor Education and Supervision is not accredited by the Council for Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs (CACREP). However, the program was developed to be in line with national standards for counselor education. Since Walden's Ph.D. in Counselor Education and Supervision is a new program, the university is not yet able to apply for CACREP accreditation. Students will be notified at such time if the program becomes accredited in the future.

Ph.D. in Human Services with a Specialization in Counseling

The Counseling specialization is designed to help you promote positive, health-oriented growth and change in today's diverse communities. By learning and applying developmental counseling theories, you'll be able to help others achieve greater psychological, social, academic, vocational and ethical development. The online degree format, developed by Walden University, is convenient but thorough.

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Ph.D. in Psychology

Becoming an agent of change in your community requires an ability to integrate theory, research and scientific inquiry into practice. The online degree program specializes in Clinical or Counseling Psychology, and prepares you for a career as a licensed psychologist or counselor.

Specializations

• Counseling Psychology (Licensure)
• Clinical Psychology (Licensure)

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M.S. in Marriage, Couple and Family Counseling

Through Walden’s M.S. in Marriage, Couple and Family Counseling program, you can:

• Prepare to work with families to address a range of issues, including the impact of crises, disasters, and other trauma-causing events, as well as family conflicts that must be resolved in the criminal justice system.
• Discover the roles and functions of marriage, couple, and family counselors in a variety of settings to gain an understanding of the cross-cultural competencies and skills required to understand family structures, life-cycle dynamics, intergenerational influences, and healthy family functioning.
• Prepare to advance your career and, depending on the state in which you intend to practice, pursue the appropriate credentials that could qualify you to become a licensed marriage and family therapist or a licensed professional counselor with a specialization in marriage, couple, and family counseling.*
• Study with well-respected educators and/or active professionals in the field who integrate their research and clinical experience into the classroom.
• Create an electronic portfolio of your work that can be shared with potential employers.
• Observe best practices and diverse counseling styles in real-world situations through Walden’s Virtual Field Experience™.
• Develop a social change project that can have a direct impact on the lives of children and families who may not have access to mental health services.

Specialization

• Forensic Counseling
• Trauma and Crisis Counseling

* Licensing regulations vary from state to state. Walden University cannot guarantee professional licensure. See Note on Licensure.

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M.S. in Mental Health Counseling (CACREP-Accredited)

Through a mix of research, practical application, and coursework, Walden’s newly CACREP-accredited M.S. in Mental Health Counseling program can prepare you to integrate knowledge and skills into a career as a successful professional counselor. Developed by leading experts in the field, the CACREP-accredited M.S. in Mental Health Counseling program is designed to meet the high standards set by CACREP and to provide continuity throughout your learning experience, with each course building upon key experiences.

Specialization

• General
• Forensic Counseling

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