The Counseling and Counselor Education doctoral program requires 96 graduate credits beyond the undergraduate degree, and 9-15 credits of dissertation work. Students typically complete the program in 4 years of full-time study; part-time study is also available. If students have not completed a CACREP-accredited master’s degree, you may be required to make up missing courses as part of the doctoral program. Coursework areas may include:
The curriculum follows standards established by the Council for Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs (CACREP) regarding:
More information on academic requirements available in the Syracuse University Course Catalog.