The Ph.D. Program in Clinical Counseling is dedicated to the preparation of counselors who facilitate the optimal development of individuals, groups, and organizations that is culturally relevant and psychologically appropriate across the lifespan.

This program is designed to contribute to the professional development of students through the knowledge and recognition of contemporary strategic issues and practices, achieved through the development of knowledge of scientific research methods and their application in the business environment for senior managers and consultants with advanced critical thinking and analytical skills.

The doctorate in education recipients are armed with the skills and knowledge to enact meaningful changes in today’s schools and classrooms. The program will introduce students to the most popular theories and philosophies guiding today’s education system while examining ways to solve current problems using established best-practice strategies and resources.

The program provides effective skills to develop high-level coaching, having the opportunity to focus research into student’s own practice, which must be innovative and strategic. You will need to be able to demonstrate that you have the capability of making an impact on your organization or profession.

This program will equip the student to know the methods of qualitative, historical, and practical theological research, to grow in understanding of the biblical, historical and theological warrants for contemporary ministerial practice and to develop effectiveness in the expository communication of Scripture, through oral and written media.