Program Information
The Doctor of Education (EdD) in Counselor Education & Supervision (CES) program at Argosy University, Sarasota promotes students’ professional development and supports academic excellence while providing flexibility in program delivery.
Professional Development
The EdD in CES program meets students where they are and uses a developmental approach to develop students as counseling clinicians, educators, supervisors, and researchers. For example, the program includes a counseling seminar series that mentors students in professional presentations, publications, and leadership while the customized practicum internship experience develops the student as a clinician, professor, and supervisor.
Developmentally, students first take a course on teaching in higher education and then participate in three different levels of teaching with increased knowledge, skills, and responsibility at each level. A developmental process throughout the program supports continuous incremental growth that promotes student success.
Specialty Development
Along with professional development, students will develop specialty knowledge and skills in an area of their choosing. Argosy University, Sarasota faculty have extensive experience in clinical practice and teaching with expertise in addictions, crisis and trauma, forensics, grief and loss, Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender (LGBT) issues, multiculturalism, spirituality, and wellness. However, students are not limited to those areas, but can develop expertise in any area of their choosing.
“The educational process was tailored to my personal development and the faculty mentorship allowed for much professional growth.”
— Joanne Jodry, Argosy University, Sarasota EdD in CES Graduate (2011)
“Mentorship is an integral part of the educational process; the encouragement and support received has been unparalleled.”
— Nicole Jackson, Argosy University, Sarasota EdD in CES Candidate
Academic Excellence
The curriculum offered in the EdD in CES program is continuously reviewed and refined to promote academic excellence and to align with current demands in the field. From course delivery that fits the content being taught (i.e. knowledge content can be taught effectively online, while skills benefit from a residency) to a balanced curriculum that addresses industry needs through an efficient 60-credit hour program, to strategic student and faculty evaluation processes that identify and remediate any challenges, the student gains value. Such academic rigor contributes to Argosy University, Sarasota’s EdD in CES program being accredited by the Council for Accreditation and Related Educational Programs (*CACREP), a specialized accrediting body recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA).
“The faculty and staff at Argosy University, Sarasota treat students in an unexpectedly collegial manner where we move from junior colleagues to more senior colleagues as we progress through the program.”
— Jim Payne, Argosy University, Sarasota EdD in CES Candidate
Flexibility
The EdD in CES program at Argosy University Sarasota offers a flexible format that provides opportunities for working professionals to achieve a doctorate degree that develops them as counseling clinicians, educators, supervisors, and researchers. Our unusual program formatting enables students to benefit from the convenience of online education combined with the many benefits of face-to-face experiential learning in short, intensive residencies.
The program is designed for students to take courses mostly online — up to 12 courses can be completed online. The remaining coursework can be completed in a format that blends online learning with a (two to four days) on-campus residency.
Choose the Schedule that is Best for You
You can complete the program with only one residency per semester using an extended scheduling plan or accelerate your progress by combining residencies for two courses in one trip to campus or making multiple trips to campus. You choose the scheduling that best fits your needs, learning style, and goals.
“The EdD in CES program is a remarkable program. The flexibility of the program has made it possible for me to pursue a doctoral degree while simultaneously supporting my family and practicing my profession.”
— Denise Rosario, Argosy University, Sarasota EdD in CES Candidate
Career Outcomes
The EdD in Counselor Education & Supervision program is designed to prepare counselors for a variety of settings by providing the advanced skills and knowledge necessary to provide leadership and advocacy, as well as serve in supervisory, training, and teaching positions in the counseling profession.
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Enhance your career potential by enrolling in this Argosy University, Sarasota Counselor Education &Supervision degree program. You can learn more about specific financial aid resources (available to those who qualify) on our Financial Aid & Scholarships pages, or by contacting us to request more information.
*The Argosy University, Sarasota EdD in Counselor Education & Supervision degree program is accredited by The Council for Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs (CACREP), a specialized accrediting body recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA).
The Council for Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs can be contacted at 1001 North Fairfax Street, Suite 510, Alexandria, VA 22314, (703) 535-5990 www.cacrep.org.
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