Ph.D.
Regis University proudly introduces its first and only Ph.D. program in counselor education and supervision. This innovative program is primarily online, providing the flexibility that working professionals need, while fostering a tight-knit cohort community. Through a mix of virtual classes, self-directed study, occasional on-campus intensives and an impactful community-based capstone project, your work will be practical and meaningful.
Designed to be completed in two-and-a-half years, the program accepts up to 15 students per annual cohort, ensuring personalized attention and a supportive learning environment. Perfect for those seeking to balance their professional and academic commitments, our program prepares graduates for both advanced clinical roles and academic/research positions.
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Program Format
Online 14- and 16-week terms,
with in-person weekend intensive each semester
Time Commitment
2.5 years
Key Dates
Starts are offered in Aug.
Priority deadline: Dec. 1
Final deadline: Jan. 19
Oversee the delivery of mental health services, ensuring high-quality care, managing clinical staff and developing and evaluating treatment programs.
Lead a counseling program, coordinating and supervising counselors, developing student support initiatives and ensuring effective academic and personal development services.
Conduct studies to advance knowledge in mental health, developing and testing new therapeutic methods and interventions.
*U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, mental health counselor, 2022
**U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, postsecondary teacher, 2022
Graduates of the Ph.D. in Counselor Education and Supervision program will enhance their clinical leadership and program evaluation skills, making them invaluable assets in their current clinical settings or enabling them to transition into academic and research roles. The program's capstone/dissertation project is designed to showcase students' skills through impactful work, helping them secure their next career opportunity.
Elevate your counseling practice by embracing cultural humility, gaining confidence in multicultural interactions and leaning into opportunities for cultural growth. Empower yourself with our Jesuit values of social justice and be ready to lead and make a real difference in the field.
Gain hands-on experience by seeing clients virtually in our state-of-the-art clinic. Enhance your clinical skills at the heart of the School of Mental and Behavioral Health, where your journey to excellence begins.
Examine the purposes, theoretical frameworks, models of, and roles and responsibilities related to clinical supervision, while gaining clinical supervision skills across diverse settings and platforms that make a real difference in the development of future counselors.
To apply to the Ph.D. in Counselor Education and Supervision program, you will need:
Note: Applicants must currently hold or be eligible for an LPC or LPCC in the state of Colorado. Applicants must hold a master's degree from a program aligned with CACREP standards, including 700 clinical hours and 60 credit hours. For those with different graduate backgrounds, faculty will provide individualized guidance to meet the CACREP core standards.
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Tuition for the 2024-2025 academic year: $995 per credit hour
Total program credits: 60
Tuition is one part of the overall cost of attendance, which includes all expenses students may have, including basic living costs. For more information about tuition, fees and your estimated cost of attendance, visit our Cost of Attendance for Adult Undergraduates and Graduate Students page. Tuition and fees are subject to change. See our educational benefits and funding options for active-duty military members or veterans at regis.edu/preferred-military.
Earning your Ph.D. in Counselor Education and Supervision from Regis sets you apart and expands your professional network–think of it as an investment in your future. Between scholarship opportunities and financial aid packages, advancing your education is within reach. Explore our Investing in Your Future graduate financing guide or visit our Office of Financial Aid on the web.
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The Ph.D. in Counselor Education and Supervision is offered by the School of Mental and Behavioral Health in the Rueckert-Hartman College for Health Professions.