Doktorat iz Obrazovanja Savetnika

A good fit for individuals who want to fulfill counselor educators' roles – research, writing, teaching, supervision, counseling and consultation, and leadership and advocacy.

The doctoral program prepares students for careers in academia and advanced clinical and administrative positions. Our program aligns with the University of Florida’s mission to prepare the next generation of scholars and professional leaders. The doctoral program is ideal for individuals with a previously earned master’s degree in counseling or a related field and clinical experience. Doctoral students complete coursework, a doctoral clinical practicum, a counselor education internship including writing, teaching, and supervision, and conduct research leading to completing a dissertation. Students average 3 years to complete the doctorate, many of whom balance work and school commitments.

The University of Florida College of Education, founded in 1906, consistently ranks among the top 25 public education schools in the elite Association of American Universities. The college’s distinguished professors and their graduate students aggressively pursue vital, interdisciplinary research to transform teaching and learning, education policy, and leadership in all educational disciplines. By partnering with public schools and communities across the state and beyond, UF education faculty engage in novel scholarship and research activities that enhance “whole school” improvement, student achievement, early-childhood readiness, teacher preparation and retention, and classroom technology advances.

Teaching is one of several career paths that UF education students can choose from. Nearly 1,400 students are enrolled on campus in 29 bachelor’s and advanced degree programs, within nine academic specialties: • K-12 Curriculum and Instruction • Counselor Education • Early Childhood Education • Educational Leadership • Higher Education Administration • Research and Evaluation Methods • School Psychology • Special Education and Early Childhood Studies • Student Personnel in Higher Education.