About the Ed.D. in Counselor Education & Supervision
The field of counselor education and supervision is dedicated to both the academic preparation and comprehensive supervision of counselors across multiple settings. The Doctor of Education (Ed.D.) in Counselor Education & Supervision degree program aligns with the master’s-level counselor education programs in order to encourage entry-level counseling students to work toward becoming doctoral-level practitioners, educators, and supervisors.
The Ed.D. in Counselor Education & Supervision degree program is designed to prepare counselors for a variety of settings by providing the advanced skills and knowledge necessary to provide leadership and advocacy, as well as serve in supervisory, training, and teaching positions in the counseling profession.
The Ed.D. in Counselor Education & Supervision degree program is also designed to help current practitioners with existing master’s-level preparation to advance their careers. This doctorate degree can provide expanded opportunities to compete in the marketplace, on par with the growing number of doctoral-level counseling practitioners.
The Ed.D. in Counselor Education and Supervision program is accredited by the Council for Accreditation of Counseling and Related Education Programs (CACREP). See link.
Live-On-Line Program
The EdD program in Counselor Education and Supervision at NLU is delivered in a Live-On-Line format using a technology-based interactive, distance learning format that combines Real-Time instruction with online coursework. In addition to the online instruction, each course will meet for a real-time video conference classroom experience for 1.5 hours per week for 10 weeks. These courses are delivered in the evenings, usually from 6pm – 8pm EST or 8pm – 9:30pm EST. The student will benefit by weekly live interaction with their instructor and peers. This delivery format allows for the intimacy of an on-ground classroom but has the flexibility of an online program. This instructional methodology integrates the synchronous and asynchronous instruction supported as the most efficacious by research.
In addition to the flexibility that online coursework provides, there are several other potential benefits of earning your degree from the comfort of your home or office.
Many students find that taking classes online lowers the total cost of attending college. This is due, in large part, to the fact that with online learning, there is no need to commute to campus.
Except for the 90 minutes of scheduled live class time, these programs are also largely self-paced. This means it’s easier for motivated students to manage, and maximize, their available time. For the asynchronous portion of the course, you can choose when — and where — to complete the supplemental lectures and lessons.
Program Faculty:
- Laura M. Schmuldt, Ph.D., LMHA, NCC
- Martin Cortez Wesley, PhD, LMHC, LPCC-S, NCC, LCADC, MAC, DCC
- Tremaine Leslie, PhD, LAC
- Donna Kirkpatrick-Pinson, Ed.D., LCPC (IL), NCC, NCSC, PEL:SC (IL)
- Angela Brinton, EdD, LMHC, LMFT, NCC
What You Will Learn
NLU's doctorate in counselor education and supervision (CES) program is designed to prepare graduates for careers in counselor education, professional leadership and supervision, advanced clinical practice, advocacy, research, and scholarship.
Students gain hands-on training through extensive field-based experiences and learn via a practitioner-oriented curriculum.
- Relevant coursework
- Connected community
- Accomplished faculty
Program Learning Outcomes
- Exhibit teaching methods, that include instructional and curriculum design, and assessment methods, that are aligned to current ethical, social, and cultural issues within the field of counselor education and supervision. [Teaching] – CACREP 6.B.3a-i
- Demonstrate evaluative, gatekeeping, and remediation skills that are based on counseling supervision methodology and techniques. [Counseling Supervision] – CACREP 6.B.2a-k
- Demonstrate the ability to perform qualitative and quantitative research with an understanding and application of recommended practices for professional writing. [Research] – CACREP 6.B.4a-l
- Implement advanced counseling skills that are grounded in advanced theory application, assessment, and consultation. [Counseling Skills] – CACREP 6.B.1a-f
- Apply and engage in ethical, legal, and regulatory aspects of the profession. [Ethics] – CACREP 6.B.1f, 2j, 3h, 4l, 5l
- Practice ethical and relevant multicultural and social justice strategies and interventions in all professional settings. [Multicultural] – CACREP 6.B.1f, 2k, 3h, 4l, 5l
- Articulate and implement leadership theory and social justice advocacy models within the counseling profession. [Leadership and Social Justice] – CACREP 6.B.5a-l
Career Outlook
Having acquired skills and knowledge in ethics, social and cultural issues, multicultural competence, interpersonal effectiveness, and written/oral presentation, graduates of this program are well positioned for careers in:
- Counselor Supervision
- Research (understanding and applying qualitative and quantitative research)
- Advanced Practice/Assessment
- Counselor Education
- Leadership & Advocacy
