Counseling & Supervision, Ph.D.
Nationally Accredited by the Council for Accreditation of Counseling & Related Educational Programs
Emphasis: Rural Mental Health Issues
Paid Assistantships Available
Our Ph.D. program in Counseling & Supervision prepares and enhances students’ capacity for skill development and critical thinking as they go on to become clinicians, supervisors, educators, advocates, scholars, leaders, and program evaluators within the counseling profession.
We offer a dynamic and collaborative learning environment via an infusion of scholarship, research, and real-world problem solving. The program also makes an impact within our region by helping address mental health and addiction treatment needs in the community.
Concentration Leader
Dr. Tony Michael, Professor
Phone: (931) 372-3057 | Email: tmichael@tntech.edu
Features of the Degree
The Ph.D. consists of a minimum of 48 credit hours of advanced coursework, a 100-hour clinical practicum, a 600-hour internship, and dissertation research.
The program is offered as an annual fall admission cohort.
Applicant Profile
- A master’s in counseling and related professional experience.
- Plans to further career options by pursuing opportunities in counselor education, supervision, program evaluation, and other advanced professional positions.
- Expresses a commitment to effecting change in regional mental health issues, including addictions.
graduate catalog Apply: College of Graduate Studies Courses / Syllabi
Program Objectives
Consistent with the 2016 CACREP Standards, our doctoral program seeks to...
(a) extend the knowledge base of the counseling profession in a climate of scholarly inquiry;
(b) prepare students to inform professional practice by generating new knowledge for the profession;
(c) support faculty and students in publishing and/or presenting the results of scholarly inquiry; and,
(d) equip students to assume positions of leadership in the profession and/or their area(s) of specialization (2016 CACREP Standards, p. 38).
Our Commitment
The counseling programs at Tennessee Tech are devoted to promoting a supportive environment all students and faculty. We...
(1) establish an environment of mutual respect that encourages an open exchange of
ideas and perspectives through constructive dialog and;
(2) maintain a learning environment that is free from harassment and discrimination.
Consistent with the core values of professional counseling, Tech strives to promote an understanding of culture and human development at individual, group, institutional, and societal levels to address issues that obstruct advancement and progress. We desire for all students and faculty to feel welcome.
