Overview
Explore the graduate programs in counseling psychology at Argosy University. Argosy University, Schaumburg in Schaumburg, Illinois, offers a Doctor of Education (EdD) in Counseling Psychology program that is designed to meet the special requirements of working mental health professionals motivated to develop their knowledge and skills to handle the changing needs of modern organizations.
The program is designed to provide working professionals with the opportunity to pursue their personal and professional goals through the completion of a graduate program in counseling psychology.
Concentration
The EdD in Counseling Psychology program offers an optional concentration in Counselor Education & Supervision.
Eligibility for Licensure
The EdD in Counseling Psychology with an optional concentration in Counselor Education & Supervision does not prepare graduates for licensure. In the counseling field, licensure is generally earned at the master’s level. The licensure laws vary from state to state. In Illinois, the license to practice independently is the licensed clinical professional counselor (LCPC). Practitioners in closely related fields (social work, clinical psychology, marriage and family therapy) also qualify for independent licensure as practitioners. The doctoral curriculum expands upon the general preparation of master’s-level practitioners.
Argosy University’s Schaumburg campus emphasizes the importance of an applicant having met local licensure/certification requirements as a counselor/mental healthcare provider. Because the EdD in Counseling Psychology with an optional concentration in Counselor Education & Supervision program does not lead to any credential as a provider of counseling services, the degree is of limited value without having first achieved those credentials at the master’s level. In no way should the doctoral degree be seen as preparation for entry-level practice.
Career Outcomes
The EdD in Counseling Psychology degree may enable you to compete for titled positions such as:
• Researcher
• Executive Director
• Director of Career Services
• Community College Professor
• Consultant
• Administrator
• Supervisor
Program Objectives
Specific objectives of the EdD in Counseling Psychology degree program include training practitioners who can:
• Deliver effective treatment to diverse populations of clients
• Understand the biological, psychological, and sociological bases of human functioning
• Exercise leadership both in the health care delivery system and in the training of mental health professionals
• Expand the role within society
• Work with other disciplines as part of a professional team
Apply
Enhance your career potential by enrolling in the EdD in Counseling Psychology program. You can learn more about specific financial aid programs (available to those who qualify) on our Financial Aid & Scholarships pages, or by contacting us to request more information.
This degree program is also offered at other Argosy University Locations