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140 Doctor of Philosophy Course Descriptions Course Numbering Doctor of Philosophy course numbers are 1100-level and above. Term of Instruction The instructional year is forty-two weeks in length, which is divided into three semesters of fourteen weeks each (e.g., Fall, Spring, and Summer). All Doctor of Philosophy courses require a student to be enrolled in the Doctor of Philosophy program as either a full time or temporary non-degree seeking student with approval from the PhD CES Program Chair. See the Doctor of Philosophy Temporary Admission of a Non-Degree Seeking Student policy with this Academic Catalog. DOCTOR OF PHILOSOPHY IN COUNSELOR EDUCATION COURSES CO 1101 Leadership in Counselor Education and Supervision This seminar-style course seeks to introduce students to the multiple facets of Counselor Education and Supervision, and what it means to be a leader within the field. Ethics unique to Counselor Education and Supervision are addressed, along with topics related to professional development. In particular, students will delve into the integration of spirituality within the five core areas of Counselor Education and Supervision, as identified by CACREP: counseling, supervision, teaching, research and scholarship, and leadership and advocacy. Three hours. CO 1102 Theological Foundations of Counselor Education and Supervision This doctoral seminar explores the theological and ethical foundations of counselor education and supervision through an integrative Christian framework. Students engage core Christian doctrines alongside counseling, supervision, and multicultural theories to examine how faith informs teaching, supervision, research, and leadership in both secular and faith-based contexts. Emphasis is placed on personal formation, theological self-awareness, ethical responsibility, and the ASERVIC competencies as central to competent, culturally responsive practice. Three hours. CO 1203 Advanced Research Methods This course introduces students to various research methods and research designs in counseling, using both quantitative and qualitative approaches, including the process of selecting a topic, generating questions and hypotheses, and selecting samples for study. Students will create a proposal for a research project related to their areas of interest. Students also will learn how to critique research journal articles with emphasis on research design. Three hours. CO 1204 Supervision and Consultation in Counseling This doctoral-level course explores theoretical and applied dimensions of clinical supervision and consultation. Students integrate supervision models, ethical and legal standards, multicultural responsiveness, and theological reflection while developing supervisory competence through applied practice. Emphasis is placed on supervisory identity, use of self, evaluation and gatekeeping, and supervision across modalities. Three hours. CO 1300 Residency I Students participate in a week-long, in-person experience focused on cohort development, professional identity development, and residential course instruction. Students will also have the opportunity to interact with their Personal Formation advisors during residency. Prerequisite: Enrollment in PhD in CES program. Corequisites: CO 1305 Instruction in Counselor Education; CO 1306 Cultural Foundations of

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