Ph.D.
Regis University proudly introduces its first and only Ph.D. program in counselor education and supervision. This innovative program is primarily online, providing the flexibility that working professionals need, while fostering a tight-knit cohort community. Through a mix of virtual classes, self-directed study, occasional on-campus intensives and an impactful community-based capstone project, your work will be practical and meaningful.
Designed to be completed in two-and-a-half years, the program accepts up to 15 students per annual cohort, ensuring personalized attention and a supportive learning environment. Perfect for those seeking to balance their professional and academic commitments, our program prepares graduates for both advanced clinical roles and academic/research positions.
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Program Format
Online 14- and 16-week terms,
with in-person weekend intensive each semester
Time Commitment
3 years
Key Dates
Application deadline: July 1
Interview: July 13
Starts are offered in Aug.
Oversee the delivery of mental health services, ensuring high-quality care, managing clinical staff and developing and evaluating treatment programs.
Lead a counseling program, coordinating and supervising counselors, developing student support initiatives and ensuring effective academic and personal development services.
Conduct studies to advance knowledge in mental health, developing and testing new therapeutic methods and interventions.
*U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, mental health counselor, 2023
**U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, postsecondary teacher, 2023
Graduates of the Ph.D. in Counselor Education and Supervision program will enhance their clinical leadership and program evaluation skills, making them invaluable assets in their current clinical settings or enabling them to transition into academic and research roles. The program's capstone/dissertation project is designed to showcase students' skills through impactful work, helping them secure their next career opportunity.
Elevate your counseling practice by embracing cultural humility, gaining confidence in multicultural interactions and leaning into opportunities for cultural growth. Empower yourself with our Jesuit values of social justice and be ready to lead and make a real difference in the field.
Gain hands-on experience by seeing clients virtually in our state-of-the-art clinic. Enhance your clinical skills at the heart of the School of Mental and Behavioral Health, where your journey to excellence begins.
Examine the purposes, theoretical frameworks, models of, and roles and responsibilities related to clinical supervision, while gaining clinical supervision skills across diverse settings and platforms that make a real difference in the development of future counselors.
To apply to the Ph.D. in Counselor Education and Supervision program, you will need:
Note: Applicants must currently hold or be eligible for an LPC or LPCC in the state of Colorado. Applicants must hold a master's degree from a program aligned with CACREP standards, including 700 clinical hours and 60 credit hours. For those with different graduate backgrounds, faculty will provide individualized guidance to meet the CACREP core standards.
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Tuition for the 2025-2026 academic year: $995 per credit hour
Total program credits: 60
Tuition is one part of the overall cost of attendance, which includes all expenses students may have, including basic living costs. For more information about tuition, fees and your estimated cost of attendance, visit our Cost of Attendance for Adult Undergraduates and Graduate Students page. Tuition and fees are subject to change. See our educational benefits and funding options for active-duty military members or veterans at regis.edu/preferred-military.
Earning your Ph.D. in Counselor Education and Supervision from Regis sets you apart and expands your professional network–think of it as an investment in your future. Between scholarship opportunities and financial aid packages, advancing your education is within reach. Visit our Office of Financial Aid on the web.
Courses meet weekly from 5:30-7 p.m. via Zoom.
Because this is a new program, CACREP requires us to wait until we graduate our first class before we can apply for accreditation. As soon as that milestone is reached, we plan to submit our application immediately. We have a strong history of success with accreditation in our master’s programs and are optimistic about this process. That said, we’re committed to being as transparent as possible. While we believe there is a high likelihood of receiving accreditation, we cannot guarantee it. What could that mean for you? The good news is that, because this is a doctoral program, program accreditation is not tied to licensure the way a master’s degree is. Even if the program weren’t CACREP-accredited within a year after you graduate, which is the goal, you would still be eligible to pursue core faculty positions at CACREP-accredited institutions. Many of our graduates from non-CACREP doctoral programs have gone on to successful academic and professional careers.
Most courses meet weekly for 90 minutes via Zoom and require 90 minutes of asynchronous work. The asynchronous work may include online activities such as engaging in discussion boards, watching videos, providing reflections on readings, etc.
In addition to the 90 minutes of synchronous class time and 90 minutes of asynchronous work, most classes also include a four-hour in-person intensive once a semester. All course intensives will occur over the same weekend so you can attend all three course intensives on the same weekend.
No, we currently do not provide funding for our Ph.D. program. However, there are often scholarship and grant opportunities.
Additionally, our program is designed for working professionals already established in the education and mental health fields. Our program's accessible format is intentionally designed to support working professionals in completing their doctoral degrees while continuing their careers.
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The Ph.D. in Counselor Education and Supervision is offered by the School of Mental and Behavioral Health in the Rueckert-Hartman College for Health Professions.