* Doctoral Program in Counselor Education (Ph.D.)




Interested in becoming a counselor educator at the college/university level?







For information, please contact Christopher Sink (csink@spu.edu 206-281-2453), program coordinator.



See also: http://www.spu.edu/depts/soe/academics/doctorate/index.asp

(800) 601-0603

(206) 281-2091

gradadmissions@spu.edu 


  •  Applicants with a bachelor's degree in psychology, sociology, education, or related fields:  PhD students take ~72 quarter credits for a M.Ed. (plus an ESA school counseling certification) and 66 credits to complete the doctoral courses (min. total 138 credits [quarter]). As a result, students will earn a Ph.D. (counselor education), M.Ed. (school counseling), and an ESA school counseling certification.
  • Applicants with a master's degree related to counseling or similar area: PhD students take ~90 quarter credits. Students earn a PhD in school counselor education (ESA certification is optional).
  • Ask about opportunities for graduate assistantships, teaching courses, etc.