Denver Seminary

102 Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) Degree DOCTOR OF PHILOSOPHY (PHD) IN COUNSELOR EDUCATION AND SUPERVISION The field of counselor education and supervision is growing and developing at a rapid pace. The Doctor of Philosophy in Counselor Education and Supervision (CES) at Denver Seminary is a cohort-based program designed to train and equip biblically grounded leaders in the field of counseling and counselor education who can effectively and ethically train others. Our multifaceted program infuses biblical and theological integration into each of the CACREP core areas of doctoral study: counseling, teaching, supervision, research and scholarship, and leadership and advocacy. An emphasis on personal formation invites students to engage their personal, professional, and spiritual development, in addition to their pursuit of knowledge and skills throughout the program. As a cohort, students take two blended courses each term (Fall, Spring, and Summer) for their first three years, followed by a minimum of two semesters (Fall and Spring) of Dissertation in their fourth year. CES students select electives and internship opportunities that best meet their professional goals, and training is tailored to their individual callings. Students are required to attend a week-long, in-person, residency during the first three summers of their program. Residencies are a time for cohort networking, professional identity development, intensive course work, and special topic seminars. A minimum of four years, and a maximum of seven years are expected for completion of the degree. Program Description The Denver Seminary Doctor of Philosophy in CES program trains professionals to integrate Christian faith into their multifaceted roles as a counselor educator. We develop skilled, experienced, compassionate, self-aware professionals who are ethically and culturally sensitive. Students acquire knowledge and skills to be contributors and influencers in the domains of clinical counseling, counselor education, supervision, research, leadership, scholarship, advocacy, and the integration of faith in professional practice. Program Goals The Doctor of Philosophy in CES program will: 1. Prepare students to articulate and demonstrate their own model and approach to clinical supervision. Equip students with advanced knowledge and skills in counseling theories and counseling practice. 2. Train students in current models and methods of adult learning. 3. Equip students to understand, utilize, design, and execute quantitative and qualitative research relevant to the fields of counseling and counselor education. 4. Prepare students to engage as leaders and advocates within the counseling profession on a programmatic, institutional, state, regional, and national level. 5. Train students to ethically integrate spirituality into their work as counselor educators.

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