Ph.D. in Counselor Education at Texas A&M University- Corpus Christi

Greetings from sunny Corpus Christi, Texas! I am reaching out to you with the hopes you will pass on the information below to any of your students you believe might be interested in pursuing a Ph.D. in Counselor Education. We have a limited number of doctoral fellowships available that will cover ALL tuition and fees. If you or your students have any questions, please feel free to contact our Department Chair, Dr. Joshua Watson at Joshua.watson@tamucc.edu or  361-825-2739.

Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi

Department of Counseling and Educational Psychology

Ph.D. in Counselor Education

Applications Now Being Accepted to Join the 2020 Doctoral Cohort

The CACREP-accredited counselor education program at Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi currently is accepting applications for admission to its award-winning doctoral program beginning in fall 2020. Students admitted to the program matriculate through a comprehensive, three-year curriculum consisting of sequenced coursework, organized clinical experiences, and an extensive series of research courses culminating in the dissertation project as a member of a globally diverse cohort. Additionally, the department provides students ample opportunity to collaborate with a highly productive faculty nationally recognized for their scholarly work and leadership in the profession. Strengths of the program include:

·         Mentorship by leaders in the counseling field

·         Holistic training emphasizing skill development in teaching, research, and leadership

·         Supportive cohort format

·         Graduate assistantships and scholarship opportunities available

·         Coursework in contemporary research methodologies

·         Opportunities to publish and present with faculty and peers at professional venues nationwide

·         Flexible course scheduling

In addition to the graduate assistantships and scholarship opportunities available to applicants, the department is pleased to announce the availability of a limited number of doctoral fellowship positions. These doctoral fellowships include a 20-hour graduate assistantship and waiver of all tuition and university fees. Doctoral fellowships will be awarded through a competitive application process and are renewable on an annual basis for a maximum of three years. Information on applying for a doctoral fellowship will be provided to students when they submit a completed application.

To be considered for a CNEP Doctoral Fellowship, a completed application must be submitted by:

April 1, 2020

To learn more about the program’s application requirements, please visit: http://gradcollege.tamucc.edu/degrees/education/counselor_ed.html

To begin the application process, please visit: http://gradcollege.tamucc.edu/new_students/application_process.html

Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi, an R2 doctoral university and part of The Texas A&M University System, is the area’s premier institution of higher learning, enrolling more than 12,000 students. The University’s location on the Gulf of Mexico and the cultural border with Latin America shapes its focus and provides the foundation for gaining national prominence.