Prospective Students and Admissions
Counseling and Student Personnel Services - Gwinnett Campus
Prospective Students and Admissions
Prospective Students
Each spring, a select group of students is invited to enter the Counseling and Student Personnel Services Doctoral Program at the University of Georgia Gwinnett Campus. Those students represent one of the most outstanding aspects of the program. Each individual clearly reflects a commitment to the highest personal and professional standards and enters the program with significant knowledge, experience, and expertise.
The Counseling and Student Personnel Services faculty are committed to recruiting a diverse student body representing a wide array of cultures, geographical regions, and socioeconomic backgrounds. The unique experiences that each student brings to the program are considered to be potential learning tools not only to the individual student but also to his or her classmates. This shared and mutually beneficial experience is the heart of our cohort model. By accepting the invitation to enter the Counseling and Student Personnel Services Doctoral Program, students also accept the challenges that come with the rigorous demands of earning a doctorate.
The selection of students for the program is based on numerous factors. Among the factors considered in selection of students are: admission test scores, undergraduate and graduate academic achievement, quality and extent of work experience, letters of recommendation, and commitment to the field. The selection process also must consider the formation of a compatible, effective cohort.
The typical UGA student is highly qualified in terms of GPA and test scores and often has some research and clinical experience beyond what is required.
Admissions Process
The Department of Counseling and Human Development Services welcomes applications for the Ph.D. program in Counseling and Student Personnel Services at the Gwinnett Campus. All applicants who meet the initial requirements outlined in the Admissions Criteria section below are encouraged to apply.
The application deadline is typically in January for acceptance into a cohort of 15 students to begin classes the following summer. Candidates must complete both the UGA Graduate School application process (http://www.applyweb.com/apply/ugagrad/) and the departmental application process described below.
Note: The Graduate School admissions process and expectations are different from those of the department; therefore, you will need to pay close attention to the requirements for BOTH.
* The UGA Graduate School code for this degree is 159B. Intent to apply for the Gwinnett Ph.D. degree is indicated by the P-16 emphasis.
Please click here to view the Departmental application process.
Admissions Criteria
The admission requirements are comparable to the two on-campus Ph.D. programs but include criteria relevant to the unique characteristics of this program and accreditation by the Council for Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs (CACREP). Because we are developing our program so that it will meet the national accreditation standards and will have a cutting edge professional focus, the program offers a different curriculum from the currently offered on-campus version of the degree. The intent of the program is to provide a vehicle for advanced graduate study. Applicants holding master’s degrees in counseling or college student development that have three years of post-master's experience and are currently employed at least one half-time in a P-12 school or in a college or university setting are preferred. Specific criteria will include:
Master’s Degree: Previous graduate work must include at least six of the eight Counselor Education core courses. Any of the core courses that are missing must be taken as pre or co-requisites. The common core areas are
- Professional Identity
- Social and Cultural Identity
- Human Growth and Development
- Career Development
- Helping Relationships
- Group Work
- Assessment
- Research and Program Evaluation
Students with degrees in other fields are eligible to apply; however, the previous graduate work must include at least 6 of the 8 CACREP master’s core courses.
Academic Record: Performance in the Master’s Degree program (GPA and evaluations of clinical/field experiences), scores from the Graduate Record Exam (GRE), and faculty references will serve as benchmarks of academic capacity for advanced graduate study.
Personal Statement of Goals: Applicant’s reasons for pursuing graduate study and goals for post graduate contribution must be compatible with commonly accepted purposes of advanced study and the specific mission of this program related to P – 16 education and social justice. What should I include in the personal statement?
- Why this program, specifically addressing issues related to the P-16 and social justice emphasis.
- Why doctoral study.
- Future plans and goals; what does the applicant expect on the other side of the doctorate.
- How does the applicant believe being a part-time doctoral student will work at this point in their lives.
Recommendations: A minimum of three references including two academic references and one supervisor in employment.
Resume: A current vita should be included with the application and should include practica and internship experiences as well as post-master’s employment.
Other Important Guidelines
-The requirements state an expectation of 3 (three) years of experience and we expect to adhere to that.
-With regard to transfer credit, each student’s work will be evaluated when they apply.
Course Sequence
This represents the prescribed sequence of required courses. Electives may be taken as available in consultation with the program coordinator or advisor. Students are expected to be enrolled in 12 semester hours each summer. The summer enrollment expectation includes research hours.
First Summer
ECHD 8020 Orientation to Counselor Education
ECHD 9080 Advanced Group
ECHD 9050 Advanced Career
ECHD 8190 Social Justice & Advocacy
First Fall
ECHD 9970 Research Methods
ECHD 9610 Advanced Theories
First Spring
ECHD 7770 Assessment and Program Evaluation
ECHD 9970 Qualitative Research Methods
Second Summer
ECHD 8020 Seminar in Counselor Education
ECHD 9850 Internship in Teaching
ECHD 9970 Quantitative Research Methods
Committee Selection & Program of Study
Second Fall
ECHD 8680 Process of Supervision (if not taken previously)
ECHD 9760 Practicum in Counseling & Human Development
Second Spring
ECHD 9760 Internship in Supervision
ECHD 9650 Consultation (if not previously taken)
PRELIMS in January
Prospectus defense
Third Summer
ECHD 9300 Dissertation
ECHD 8990 Writing/Research Seminar
Prospectus defense
Third Fall
ECHD 9300 Dissertation
Internship in Counseling
Third Spring
ECHD 9300 Dissertation
Dissertation Defense
GRADUATION*
* based on a 3 year completion cycle
Required cognate courses (9 hours) may be scheduled as convenient.
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