Counseling
The mission of the program represents a commitment to develop advanced knowledge, skills and commitment to the counseling profession, especially in the areas of:
- Leadership and administration
- Research and program evaluation
- Counselor education and supervision
- Individual and group counseling
- Ethical and professional practice
- Personal dignity, social responsibility and multicultural awareness
The counseling Ph.D. is offered only on the Foggy Bottom Campus in Washington, D.C. Students can complete the program full time or part time.
The Ph.D. is offered through the Columbian College of Arts and Sciences in collaboration with the Graduate School of Education and Human Development. Applicants submit their applications to CCAS; however, all coursework, advising and student services†are administered by GSEHD.††
This program also offers an education specialist (Ed.S.) degree. This is an individualized advanced graduate degree consisting of a minimum of 30 credits beyond a 48-credit master's degree in counseling.
Accreditation
The Ph.D. in counseling is accredited by the Council for the Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs (CACREP), which is the nationally recognized agency for the accreditation of graduate programs in counseling.
Victoria A. Sardi
MA '96, PhD '03
"Obtaining a PhD in counseling from GW has enhanced my personal and professional development in ways I never imagined. When I was a student, the faculty supported and encouraged me to be an active student leader on campus."
"Their confidence in my abilities inspired me to look deep within myself to discover my career direction and passion. It is through my GW experiences that I developed a strong sense of identity, became connected to local and national counseling associations, and in the process enhanced my clinical, research, and advocacy skills."
