Doctor of Education (EdD) in Counseling Psychology
EdD in Counseling Psychology online program
Program Overview
The Doctor of Education in Counseling Psychology helps enhance the professional expertise of those pursuing leadership, supervisory, training, and teaching positions in the counseling profession. You will focus your scholarly work on the application of research techniques to the counseling practice. Students typically enter this program with master's level counseling backgrounds in mental health, social work, school counseling, pastoral counseling, family therapy, and psychiatric nursing.
Online Experience
As a student at Argosy University, you will join one of the largest graduate student communities in the nation and enjoy a collegial, supportive academic environment. You will take classes online in our interactive, user-friendly classroom and learn from seasoned faculty members who provide personalized attention in a small class setting.
Throughout your matriculation, we will support you with a student advisor, faculty mentor, career services, and an online campus community enabling you to connect with your global peers. You must also attend at least two in-person residencies to prepare you for your dissertation.
Certification and Licensure
Please note that the EdD in Counseling Psychology does not prepare graduates for licensure. In the counseling field, licensure is generally earned at the master's level. The doctoral curriculum at Argosy University expands upon the general preparation of master's-level practitioners. Licensure regulations vary by state; students are responsible for checking with relevant certification agencies in the state in which they plan to practice.
Careers
With a combination of prior experience and advanced instruction from Argosy University, your degree may enable you to compete for titled positions such as:
- Researcher
- Executive Director
- Director of Career Services
- Community College Professor
- Counselor (with prior licensure)
- Consultant
- Administrator
- Supervisor
- Researcher
Argosy University Academic Heritage
- Argosy University is a leader in graduate-level education and supports one of the largest graduate student communities in the nation.
- Argosy University has locations in 18 cities across the United States.
- The EdD in Counseling Psychology program is part of the College of Psychology and Behavioral Sciences.
Accreditation
Argosy University is regionally accredited by the Higher Learning Commission and is a member of the North Central Association (NCA) (30 North LaSalle Street, Suite 2400, Chicago, IL 60602.)
