The Special Education, Counseling, and Student Affairs  graduate program offers a Doctor of Philosophy in Counseling and Student Development with an emphasis in Counselor Education and Supervision.  The program requires 51 hours of coursework plus research culminating in a dissertation that is a unique contribution to the field. The research will include a three-hour seminar in counseling research and may include up to 12 hours of laboratory research work. Training extends beyond that found in the entry-level, basic master’s program. The doctoral program addresses the professional leadership roles in counselor education, supervision, advanced counseling practice, and research competencies.  The program is accredited by the Council for the Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs (CACREP).