Counselor Education and Supervision (Ph.D.) 
Academic Year
2012-2013
School
Graduate School
School Web site
School Dean
Henry Flores, Ph.D.
hflores@stmarytx.edu
Department
Counseling & Human Services
Program Director
Julie A. Strentzsch, Ph.D.
jstrentzsch@stmarytx.edu
Admission Requirements
To be considered for admission into St. Mary's University Graduate School, you will need to submit the following (along with application):
- (3) Letters of Recommendation
- (2) Official Transcripts reflecting your degree earned.
- Official GRE Scores
- Official TOEFL (80 Computer based) (international students only)
- Financial Guarantee (international students only)
Regular Admission:
200 X GPA + Average GRE Score [(Verbal + Quantitative + Analytical) /3] = 938
GPA X+ MAT = 90
Condidtional Admission:
200 X GPA + Average GRE Score [(Verbal + Quantitative + Analytical) / 3] = 931
GPA X+ MAT = 78
Program Specific Admission Requirements
Admission is granted only to those who show high promise of success in doctoral study. Generally, students must meet the following minimum criteria to be considered for admission:
- Have a Bachelor's Degree (for non-Master's entry) or Master's Degree in Counseling or a related area (for Master's entry) from an accredited college or university.
- Have the equivalent of two years full-time work experience as a professional counselor (post-Master's degree). This may be waived under exceptional circumstances.
- Satisfactory scores on the General Test of the GRE are required.
- Have positive recommendations from past employers relating to professional counseling experience, as well as from faculties of previous undergraduate/graduate studies.
- Have a positive recommendation from the Graduate Admissions Committee of the Department of Counseling.
- A successful interview with department faculty.
- Personal Statement required
- Show potential in the area of research and writing, as evidenced by previous coursework and/or experience.
- Students who meet the minimum criteria are not guaranteed admission. Enrollment is limited to approximately ten full-time equivalent students per year, and each individual's application is evaluated as a whole, taking into account his or her strengths, weaknesses, background, and personal goals. The faculty also attempts to assess the personal characteristics of applicants and to admit for study those individuals who are judged to have the greatest potential for success in the academic program and as professional practitioners after graduation. Generally, the selection process involves choosing among highly qualified applicants, rather than qualified and unqualified applicants.
Degree Requirements
PhD Counselor Education and Supervision (65hrs)
| Course # |
Course Title |
Hours |
| Core Courses (34hrs): |
| CN8381 | Advanced Research I | 3 |
| CN8382 | Advanced Research II | 3 |
| CN7385 | Process & Outcome Research | 3 |
| CN8355 | Advanced Theories of Counseling | 3 |
| CN8393 | Leadership, Advocacy, and Service | 3 |
| CN8350 | Philosophical Foundations of Counseling | 3 |
| CN8324 | Process of Supervision in Counselor Education | 3 |
| CN8194 | Professional Identity in Counselor Education and Supervision | 1 |
| CN8341 | Advanced Multicultural Assessment | 3 |
| CN8309 | Theory and Practice of Teaching | 3 |
| CN6341 | Introduction to Neural Anatomy and Physiology | 3 |
| CN8373 | Gender & Ethnicity Through the Life Cycle OR |
| CN7368 | Relational Cultural Theory and Social Justice | 3 |
| Clinical Courses (13hrs): |
| CN7140 | Advance Clinical Practicum | 1 |
| CN8314 | Supervision Practicum | 3 |
| CN8359 | Doctoral Internship I | 3 |
| CN8360 | Doctoral Internship II | 3 |
| CN8361 | Doctoral Internship III | 3 |
| Electives (9hrs): |
| Dissertation (9hrs): |
| CN8390 | Dissertation Research | 3 |
| CN8391 | Doctoral Proposal | 3 |
| CN8392 | Doctoral Defense | 3 |
| Total hours | 65 |
PhD Counselor Education and Supervision (68hrs)
NeuroFeedback Focus
| Course # |
Course Title |
Hours |
| Core Courses (34hrs): |
| CN8381 | Advanced Research I | 3 |
| CN8382 | Advanced Research II | 3 |
| CN7385 | Process & Outcome Research | 3 |
| CN8355 | Advanced Theories of Counseling | 3 |
| CN8393 | Leadership, Advocacy, and Service | 3 |
| CN8350 | Philosophical Foundations of Counseling | 3 |
| CN8324 | Process of Supervision in Counselor Education | 3 |
| CN8194 | Professional Identity in Counselor Education and Supervision | 1 |
| CN8341 | Advanced Multicultural Assessment | 3 |
| CN8309 | Theory and Practice of Teaching | 3 |
| CN6341 | Introduction to Neural Anatomy and Physiology | 3 |
| CN8373 | Gender & Ethnicity Through the Life Cycle OR |
| CN7368 | Relational Cultural Theory and Social Justice | 3 |
| Clinical Courses (13hrs): |
| CN7140 | Advance Clinical Practicum | 1 |
| CN8314 | Supervision Practicum | 3 |
| CN8359 | Doctoral Internship I | 3 |
| CN8360 | Doctoral Internship II | 3 |
| CN8361 | Doctoral Internship III | 3 |
| Neurofeedback Courses (12hrs): |
| CN6341 | Introduction to Neural Anatomy and Physiology | 3 |
| CN8317 | Therapy & Practice of Neurofeedback Therapy | 3 |
| CN8118 | Practicum I | 1 |
| CN8218 | Practicum II | 2 |
| CN8318 | Practicum | 3 |
| Dissertation (9hrs): |
| CN8390 | Doctoral Proposal | 3 |
| CN8391 | Doctoral Proposal | 3 |
| CN8392 | Doctoral Defense | 3 |
| Total hours | 68 |
PhD Counselor Education and Supervision (66hrs)
Play Therapy Concentration
| Course # |
Course Title |
Hours |
| Core Courses (34hrs): |
| CN8381 | Advanced Research I | 3 |
| CN8382 | Advanced Research II | 3 |
| CN7385 | Process & Outcome Research | 3 |
| CN8355 | Advanced Theories of Counseling | 3 |
| CN8393 | Leadership, Advocacy, and Service | 3 |
| CN8350 | Philosophical Foundations of Counseling | 3 |
| CN8324 | Process of Supervision in Counselor Education | 3 |
| CN8194 | Professional Identity in Counselor Education and Supervision | 1 |
| CN8341 | Advanced Multicultural Assessment | 3 |
| CN8309 | Theory and Practice of Teaching | 3 |
| CN6341 | Introduction to Neural Anatomy and Physiology | 3 |
| CN8373 | Gender & Ethnicity Through the Life Cycle OR |
| CN7368 | Relational Cultural Theory and Social Justice | 3 |
| Clinical Courses (13hrs): |
| CN7140 | Advance Clinical Practicum | 1 |
| CN8314 | Supervision Practicum | 3 |
| CN8359 | Doctoral Internship I | 3 |
| CN8360 | Doctoral Internship II | 3 |
| CN8361 | Doctoral Internship III | 3 |
| Play Therapy Courses (10hrs): |
| CN7375 | Advanced Child Development | 3 |
| CN7386 | Methods & Techniques of Play Therapy | 3 |
| CN7187 | Expressive Modalities of Play Therapy | 1 |
| CN7188 | Family Play Therapy | 1 |
| CN7189 | Special Topics in Play Therapy | 1 |
| CN7190 | Field Experience in Play Therapy | 1 |
| Dissertation (9hrs): |
| CN8390 | Doctoral Research | 3 |
| CN8391 | Doctoral Proposal | 3 |
| CN8392 | Doctoral Defense | 3 |
| Total hours | 66 |
PhD Counselor Education and Supervision (65hrs)
Relational-Cultural Theory & Social Justice Concentration
| Course # |
Course Title |
Hours |
| Core Courses (34hrs): |
| CN8381 | Advanced Research I | 3 |
| CN8382 | Advanced Research II | 3 |
| CN7385 | Process & Outcome Research | 3 |
| CN8355 | Advanced Theories of Counseling | 3 |
| CN8393 | Leadership, Advocacy, and Service | 3 |
| CN8350 | Philosophical Foundations of Counseling | 3 |
| CN8324 | Process of Supervision in Counselor Education | 3 |
| CN8194 | Professional Identity in Counselor Education and Supervision | 1 |
| CN8341 | Advanced Multicultural Assessment | 3 |
| CN8309 | Theory and Practice of Teaching | 3 |
| CN6341 | Introduction to Neural Anatomy and Physiology | 3 |
| CN8373 | Gender & Ethnicity Through the Life Cycle OR |
| CN7368 | Relational Cultural Theory and Social Justice | 3 |
| Clinical Courses (13hrs): |
| CN7140 | Advance Clinical Practicum | 1 |
| CN8314 | Supervision Practicum | 3 |
| CN8359 | Doctoral Internship I | 3 |
| CN8360 | Doctoral Internship II | 3 |
| CN8361 | Doctoral Internship III | 3 |
| Relational-Cultural Theory & Social Justice Courses (9hrs): |
| CN8373 | Gender & Ethnicity Through the Life Cycle | 3 |
| CN7368 | Relational Approaches to Counseling | 3 |
| CN7369 | Field Placement Social Justice Practicum | 3 |
| Dissertation (9hrs): |
| CN8390 | Doctoral Research | 3 |
| CN8391 | Doctoral Proposal | 3 |
| CN8392 | Doctoral Defense | 3 |
| Total hours | 65 |
Department Courses and Descriptions
Department Courses and Descriptions
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