Ph.D. in Counselor Education and Supervision: CACREP-Accredited, Live-On-Line

Earn one of the most respected credentials in counseling, a CACREP-accredited 60-credit doctoral program delivered Live-On-Line to counselors across the country, preparing you for counselor education, clinical supervision, research, leadership, and advocacy. Campus presence in the Tampa area.

  • CACREP-Accredited
  • Live-On-Line With Two Convenient Weekend Residencies
  • Faculty Hold Florida LMHC and Other Clinical Licenses
  • The Terminal Degree in Counseling

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Why Choose NLU for Counselor Education and Supervision?

CACREP
The gold standard in counselor education accreditation

Increasingly required for counselor education faculty positions.

Live-On-Line
90 minutes of live class per session, plus two residencies

Earn your doctorate without relocating, with real community built in.

9 Faculty Experts
Licensed counselors, supervisors, and scholars

Mentorship from faculty who practice what they teach.

60 SH
Building on your master's for 120 hours of graduate training

The terminal degree for professional counselors.

5 Career Domains
Teaching, supervision, research, advanced practice, leadership

Prepared for the full range of counselor educator roles.

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Program at a Glance

How long?
60 SH
Builds on a 60-hour master's
What format?
Live-On-Line
Synchronous online plus two residencies
What accreditation?
CACREP
The gold standard for counseling programs
What faculty?
9 Experts
Faculty with advanced clinical credentials

What You'll Learn

  • Teach counseling at the college and university level
  • Supervise counselors using established supervision models
  • Conduct qualitative and quantitative research
  • Practice advanced counseling grounded in theory and assessment
  • Lead and advocate for the counseling profession
  • Complete an original dissertation

Full Course List

Supervision
The theory and practice of supervising counselors.
Teaching
Preparing to teach the next generation of counselors.
Multicultural
Multicultural and social justice competence across professional settings.
Ethics
The ethical, legal, and regulatory foundations of the profession.
Leadership
Leading and advocating for the counseling profession.
Clinical Practice
Doctoral-level clinical training in counseling and supervision.
Research
Rigorous research methods and professional writing.
Dissertation
A structured dissertation progression from proposal to defense.

Next start: September 21, 2026 — seats filling fast.

Admissions Requirements

  • A 60-credit master's in counseling or a closely related clinical field
  • A current clinical license or certification
  • Online application at nl.edu with official transcripts
  • Three professional letters of recommendation and a goal statement
  • A successful admissions interview with counseling faculty
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The Gold Standard: CACREP

CACREP accreditation signals the highest professional standards and is increasingly required for counselor education faculty positions at accredited programs.

Earn It Live-On-Line

Synchronous online classes with two 3-day residencies, so you earn the doctorate without relocating, keeping your career moving.

Faculty Who Practice What They Teach

Nine faculty with advanced clinical licenses mentor you through dissertation, practicum, and internship.

Where Will Your Doctorate Take You?

$85,870
Median salary, postsecondary psychology teachers (BLS, May 2024)
Counselor Educator (Faculty)
Clinical Supervisor
Research Scholar
Advanced Clinical Practitioner
Behavioral Health Director
Profession Leader and Advocate

The Ph.D. in Counselor Education and Supervision is the terminal degree for professional counselors who want to teach, supervise, research, and lead. Graduates are prepared for tenure-track faculty positions in counselor education programs, clinical supervisor roles, and leadership in professional counseling associations.

Postsecondary psychology teachers earn a median salary of $85,870 (BLS, May 2024), and demand for counselors overall is projected to grow 17 percent through 2034. The CACREP-accredited credential is increasingly required for counselor education faculty positions at accredited programs.

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How to Apply in 3 Simple Steps

  1. Request Information

    Submit the form above. An NLU admissions advisor will reach out within one business day to discuss CACREP accreditation and the Live-On-Line format.

  2. Connect With an Advisor

    Your advisor verifies your master's degree and clinical credentials meet the prerequisites and walks you through the program structure and residencies.

  3. Interview and Start Classes

    Submit your application at nl.edu with no fee, including transcripts, recommendations, and your goal statement. Qualified applicants complete a faculty interview. Next start: September 21, 2026.

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  • CACREP-Accredited
  • Live-On-Line With Two Convenient Weekend Residencies
  • Faculty Hold Florida LMHC and Other Clinical Licenses
  • The Terminal Degree in Counseling

*Salary data: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Outlook Handbook, Postsecondary Psychology Teachers (SOC 25-1066) and Mental Health Counselors (SOC 21-1018), May 2024.

**Accreditation, format, and curriculum: National Louis University Ph.D. in Counselor Education and Supervision program page and SmartCatalog (nl.edu and nl.smartcatalogiq.com).