PhD Counselor Education at University of South Carolina

Programme overview

Prepare to become a counselor educator, supervisor or researcher in an academic setting. Our program emphasizes advanced knowledge and skills in counseling, supervision, teaching, research and scholarship. Counselor educators and supervisors promote awareness, cultivate knowledge and continually build skills in their interactions with economically, socially and culturally diverse members of the communities they serve.

Faculty: College of Education | Department: Educational and Developmental Science | Duration: 18 credit hours | Study mode: full-time | Location: Columbia, SC, United States

What you will study

The program features graduate-level training in qualitative and quantitative research design, implementation and data analysis. Choose your own research topics, and engage with faculty members who have expertise in a wide range of research methodologies. Help prepare the next generation.

Career pathways

Potential careers include Faculty Member, Professor, School Counselor, Counselor, Family Counselor, Researcher.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Admissions (University of South Carolina Academic Bulletin): In addition to The Graduate School’s application requirements, applicants must submit: proof of masters or specialist degree from an accredited college or university. verification of the 30 semester hours of prerequisite work in the CACREP core and clinical areas of instruction. a current resume documenting two years’ minimum work experience related to the field of counseling and related achievements, professional affiliations, and activities. a letter of intent, which should include: long-term goals in terms of benefits (to self and society). skills or competencies needed to achieve the goals. a timeline for completion of your degree. barriers to achievement of those goals. a statement clarifying when you expect to meet the residency requirement.

Tuition is charged per credit, so the total depends on the modules you register for each year. Current fees are listed in the official fee schedule.

Graduate applications are accepted for Fall, Spring and Summer terms; Fall applications open the prior September, Spring applications open in January and Summer applications open in May.

The graduate application fee is $50 per primary application, reinstated effective August 1, 2026. Deadlines are programme-specific and listed per programme on the Degree Programs and Application Requirements pages.

Apply through the official page: https://www.sc.edu/admissions-at-sc/applications/index.php

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