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Program Overview The PhD in Mental Health Counseling program places equal emphasis on counseling and research skills. In small classes, students are exposed to evidence-based counseling approaches for demographically and clinically diverse populations. It provides the foundation to conduct research in various topics within mental health and counseling such as evidence-based treatment, counselor supervision, program evaluation, counselor training, professional identity, and related topics in counseling preparation. As a doctoral student, you will help to advance the field of mental health counseling by building research-based knowledge. The program builds on our strong, widely respected master's-level program to prepare students to become high-caliber researchers and professionals. With the assistance of faculty mentors, graduates of the program will develop specialization in an area of mutual interest, including: ■ ■ Grief and trauma counseling ■ ■ Positive psychotherapy ■ ■ Multicultural counseling ■ ■ Psychological resilience ■ ■ Mindfulness The program is small and selective—accepting approximately 10 students per academic year. Small class settings enable meaningful interaction with faculty and fellow students. This doctoral program is open only to applicants with master's degrees in mental health counseling or a closely- related field. Data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics shows that job growth in the mental health counseling sector is expected to grow significantly—by 20 percent— from 2016 to 2026 as health insurance companies increasingly cover counseling services and as the population grows overall.