Frequently Asked Questions

What Kind of Program Is It?

When you enroll in Walden University's online Ph.D. in Counselor Education and Supervision program with a specialization in Trauma and Crisis, you have the opportunity to lean the skills and knowledge needed to respond and treat individuals suffering from the effects of violence, natural disasters, and more. You'll also have a chance to learn about the ethical and legal dimensions to international, national, and community crisis. Other topics covered in the curriculum include crisis management, teaching in counselor education, and crisis intervention and trauma. The degree is awarded after a successful oral defense of a dissertation. The dissertation topic is to be determined by you and your program advisor.

What Are the Prerequisites?

If you apply to Walden University's Ph.D. in Counselor Education and Supervision program with a specialization in Trauma and Crisis, you should be a licensed professional counselor who holds a degree from a program that has been accredited by the Council for Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs (CACREP). Walden University's programs should be at least 24 years old and have a high school diploma or GED equivalent; applicants may need to complete additional requirements for some programs.

What Are the Course Requirements?

The Ph.D. in Counselor Education and Supervision program with a specialization in Trauma and Crisis consists of 93 credits. The degree program is divided into core courses, a foundation research sequence, an advanced research course (one is chosen from the list below), specialization courses, a practicum, an internship, and a dissertation. Additionally, a 20-day residency is required, which consists of one 4-day and two 8-day residencies.

Core Courses

• Foundations of Graduate Study in Counselor Education and Supervision
• Professional Orientation, Ethics, and Identity
• Advanced Counseling Theories
• Professional Consultation, Program Evaluation, and Leadership
• Teaching in Counselor Education
• Social Change, Leadership, and Advocacy for Counseling Professionals
• Clinical Supervision
• Professional Counselor as Scholar-Practitioner
• Crisis Management
• Writing a Quality Prospectus

Foundation Research Sequence

• Research Theory, Design, and Methods
• Quantitative Reasoning and Analysis
• Qualitative Reasoning and Analysis

Advanced Research Course

• Advanced Quantitative Reasoning and Analysis
• Advanced Qualitative Reasoning and Analysis
• Advanced Mixed Methods Reasoning and Analysis

Specialization Courses

• Individual Crisis, Trauma, and Recovery
• Crisis Intervention and Trauma

Practicum

• Counseling Practicum

Internship

• Doctoral Internship A
• Doctoral Internship B

Dissertation

• Dissertation

What Could I Do After I Graduate?

Career Opportunities

When you have finished Walden University's Ph.D. in Counselor Education and Supervision program with a specialization in Trauma and Crisis, you have an opportunity to pursue jobs in the field. Possible employers could include colleges and universities, nonprofits, disaster services organizations, such as the American Red Cross, and government agencies, such as the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and the Federal Emergency and Management Agency (FEMA). Prospective job candidates should have strong communication and interpersonal skills and be able to demonstrate an ability to deal with stressful situations. Some possible job titles could include:

• Professor
• Mental health counselor
• Crisis counselor
• Trauma specialist

Walden University is accredited by The Higher Learning Commission and a member of the North Central Association, www.ncahlc.org.

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.