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Minimum degree requirements:
60 quarter credits
- Core courses (50 cr.)
- Capstone (10 cr.)
STUDY THE IMPACT OF TRAUMA
Examine the far-reaching impact of traumatic events and experiences on children and adults. Gain insight into evidence-based approaches and strategies that promote healing and help foster resilience across diverse populations.
FIT A PHD INTO YOUR LIFE
Pursue your PhD in Counselor Education and Supervision online while continuing to work and meet your personal obligations.
FIND YOUR COMMUNITY
Forge deeper, lasting connections with your peers and faculty through small class sizes and engaging learning experiences.
GET THE SUPPORT YOU NEED
Walden offers doctoral tools and support services that help make every phase of your student journey enriching and successful.
Curriculum and Completion Requirements
Walden’s PhD in Counselor Education and Supervision-Trauma and Crisis program offers a blend of rigorous coursework and hands-on experiences. Explore best practices in counselor preparation and the principles of trauma-informed care.
Featured courses in the PhD in Counseling Education and Supervision program with a specialization in Trauma and Crisis
Clinical Supervision
Clinical supervision of counselors and counselors in training requires in-depth knowledge of major conceptual approaches, methods, and techniques; evaluation; and ethical and legal issues related to supervisory interactions and responsibilities. Students in this course are provided with the opportunity to develop their professional identity and learn the skills of a clinical supervisor. Throughout this course, students engage in experiential applications, discussions, and self-reflective assignments that focus on the strategies for working with supervisees representing diverse backgrounds and developmental and learning styles. After a critical analysis of the purpose of supervision, theoretical frameworks, and models of supervision, students develop and apply their own theory of supervision in a practice setting in which each participant oversees a group of practicum students.
Seminar: Leadership, Ethics, and Social Justice
Students in this doctoral-level course work toward preparing their professional identity as counselor educators and supervisors. They explore ethical and legal issues encountered in daily work situations. Students engage in discussions and assignments designed to provide practical application of competencies and responsibilities of counselor educators and supervisors. Students also examine the American Counseling Association (ACA) Code of Ethics and other relevant standards of practice as well as multicultural issues related to counselor preparation training. Effective leadership, social justice, and professional current issues will be critically evaluated.
Vicarious Trauma and Compassion Fatigue
Through this course, students gain an understanding and awareness of vicarious trauma and compassion fatigue for trauma-response-helping professionals. They examine intervention strategies and models of treatment and prevention of vicarious trauma and compassion fatigue through the lens of counselor educators, supervisors, and clinicians. Applying course concepts, students gain hands-on practice conducting a needs assessment and examining the use of standardized instruments. They also propose social change recommendations related to vicarious trauma and compassion fatigue to promote informed and competent trauma-response-helping professionals. Students engage in course assignments that emphasize the ethical, legal, multicultural, and spiritual implications for wellness and self-care, including personal, professional, and organizational elements. As a final project, students interview a trauma-response-helping professional and develop an organizational wellness plan for their setting.
Crisis Management
Small- and large-scale disasters of all types continue to abound. Communities need trained individuals who are prepared to respond to such incidents and who can help plan for future disasters as well as train others to plan and respond. In this course, students learn the fundamentals of crisis management and crisis leadership. They develop an understanding of the theories and models related to crises, disasters, and other events caused by trauma. Students also learn about ethical, legal, and diversity considerations in crisis and trauma response. Through analyses of topical literature, applications, and discussions, students gain a practical understanding of the models for training and supporting other counselors in the areas of crisis response applicable to community, national, and international crises. Employing concepts learned in the course, students develop a crisis management plan for their own community.
Crisis, Trauma, and Disaster Response
This course is designed to provide students with an understanding of the personal and systemic impact of crises, disasters, and other trauma-causing events on individuals, couples, families, and communities. Students examine theories and response models as they relate to sexual trauma, crisis in individuals and families, crisis in the community, and crisis in the nation and in the world. They explore and discuss topics related to counselor competencies, vicarious trauma and counter transference, specific diagnoses, and advocacy. Students also engage in assignments designed to provide practical application of crisis assessment. Through contemporary articles and case studies, they consider and discuss cultural, legal, and ethical issues related to crisis, trauma, and disaster events and response.
Doctoral Experience
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YOUR DOCTORAL JOURNEY
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ACADEMIC RESIDENCIES
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Admissions
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Streamlined Admissions Process
Are you ready to take the next step in your academic and professional journey? To help you get started, we’ve simplified the PhD in Counselor Education and Supervision application process to include:
No application fee
Easy credit transfer
No essay or GRE requirement
View Admission Criteria
Program Admission Considerations: A master’s degree or higher in counseling.
General Admission Requirements: Completed online application and transcripts. Please note that the materials you are required to submit may vary depending on the academic program to which you apply.
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Tuition and Scholarships
Launch your future with our dedicated support at every step. Get details on how to fund your degree through scholarships and financial aid, available for those who apply and qualify.
Tuition Breakdown
We want to put a doctorate within your reach. At Walden, you’ll find many ways to lower your PhD in Counselor Education and Supervision program costs, including:
Partnership-based savings
Federal and state grants for those who qualify
Program Savings
Program Savings
Receive up to a $5,000 grant when you start an eligible PhD program.
| Curriculum | Requirements | Cost | Total * | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition-Coursework | 85 quarter credits | $640 per quarter hour for coursework credits | $54,400^ | |
| Tuition-Dissertation | 15–125† quarter credits | $640 per quarter hour for dissertation credits | $9,600–$80,000* | |
| Program Fee | $185 per quarter | $1,850–$5,920* | ||
| Residency Fee | One Residency | $1,420 each (virtual) $1,520 each (in-person: travel, lodging and other expenses are additional) | $1,420–$1,520 | |
| Intensive Labs | Two in Program | $1,420 each (virtual) $1,520 each (in-person: travel, lodging and other expenses are additional) | $2,840–$3,040 | |
| Estimated Range: | 2.5–Year | 8–Year | ||
| $66,910 | $144,880 *+ | |||
| (assuming completion in a 2.5-year timeframe) | (assuming completion in an 8-year timeframe) | |||
These are ranges of what a student can expect in terms of time and tuition cost to complete a degree. It does not include other fees, nor is it adjusted for tuition increases over time. Walden faculty has concluded that generally students who do not complete their program in eight years are unlikely to complete and only allow students to exceed that time frame when a student petitions for an extension and provides good reason for the delay and assurances that obstacles to completion can be overcome. Time is calculated using the time allowed for each semester or unit that the student completes. Students are encouraged to work continuously during the program so as not to extend the time needed to complete the degree as work can become stale and students lose focus. Students who earn two grades of “Unsatisfactory,” who repeatedly drop a course before a semester or unit has been completed, or are unable to complete in the eight year time frame, should expect that they may be dismissed from the program. Walden believes that it is in the best interest of a student who is unable to complete the degree in the stated ranges to strongly consider withdrawal or obtaining a lesser degree.
Time to completion and cost are not estimates of individual experience and will vary based on individual factors applicable to the student. Factors may be programmatic or academic such as tuition and fee increases and/or the student’s transfer credits accepted by Walden; program or specialization changes; unsuccessful course completion; credit load per term; writing, research and editing skills; use of external data for their doctoral study/dissertation; and/or individual progress in the program. Other factors may include personal issues such as the student’s employment obligations; care giving responsibilities or health issues; part-time vs. full-time enrollment; leaves of absence; and/or other personal circumstances.
Tuition and fees are subject to change. Books and materials are not included. Students may incur additional costs for remedial writing assistance, if necessary.
^This assumes students successfully complete their coursework on the first attempt.
† Based on a 2.5-year minimum completion requirement and an 8-year maximum timeframe as outlined in Walden academic policy.
*Tuition and fees will be higher if students petition to extend the 8-year maximum timeframe or choose to take more expensive elective courses.
+Tuition and time to complete may be reduced if transfer credits are accepted, or if you receive grants, scholarships or other tuition discounts. For a personalized estimate of the number of your transfer credits that Walden would accept, call an Enrollment Specialist at 844-642-0198.
Career Opportunities
With a PhD in Counselor Education and Supervision, you’ll be prepared to impact lives through teaching, supervision, and research.
Educate Future Counselors
Education Administrators, Postsecondary
Oversee faculty research at universities; counselor educators prepare students for the profession.
Expected growth: 3%1
Estimated annual wage: $62,970–$137,2301
1Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics | Job outlook | Estimated wage (as of May 2023)
No guarantee is made that a person who enrolls in the PhD in Counselor Education and Supervision program will obtain a job or will earn the stated salaries. Percentile wage estimates are based on the 10th–75th percentile.
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PhD in Counselor Education and Supervision-Trauma and Crisis FAQ
How long does it take to complete a PhD in Counselor Education and Supervision-Trauma and Crisis program online?
A number of factors can affect how long it will take to complete a PhD program. Students who are able to consistently devote time to their studies can complete the online PhD in Counselor Education and Supervision program in as few as three years. Typically, students complete the degree in less than five years. Talk to an Enrollment Specialist for a personalized estimate on your time to completion.
What can I do with a PhD in Counselor Education and Supervision-Trauma and Crisis degree?
With a PhD in Counselor Education and Supervision degree, you’ll be academically prepared to pursue opportunities as a counseling educator-supervisor, including full-time faculty roles in graduate counseling programs.
What do I need in order to get a PhD in Counselor Education and Supervision-Trauma and Crisis degree?
This specialization is for students who are licensed professional counselors with a master’s degree in counseling or who have graduated from a CACREP-accredited master’s program.
Is previous trauma counseling experience required for admission to this program?
No, previous trauma counseling experience is not needed for this program. By selecting this specialization, students will apply theory and best practices related to trauma and crisis management, working with individuals and groups recovering from the effects of trauma and crisis, such as natural disasters, violence, terrorism, or war. Students will broaden their understanding of the models, leadership roles, and effective strategies to respond to crises as counseling leaders or managers. They also learn the appropriate ethical and legal responses to individual, community, national, and international crises.
Can I earn my PhD in Counselor Education and Supervision-Trauma and Crisis online?
Yes. All of Walden’s programs are delivered online. There is one academic residency and two intensive labs in the program that you have the option to be in person for, but virtual residency and lab options are also provided.