PhD in Counseling and Counselor Education

Syracuse University is a prestigious private research university located in Syracuse, New York. Founded in 1870, Syracuse offers a diverse range of undergraduate and graduate programs across various disciplines, including arts and sciences, business, engineering, communication, and more. The university is renowned for its commitment to academic excellence, innovation, and social impact. Syracuse provides students with a transformative educational experience that combines rigorous coursework with experiential learning opportunities, research projects, and community engagement. With world-class faculty, state-of-the-art facilities, and a vibrant campus community, Syracuse fosters a supportive environment where students can thrive intellectually, creatively, and personally. The university's strong emphasis on interdisciplinary collaboration, global perspectives, and inclusion prepares graduates to excel in their careers and become responsible global citizens.

The doctoral degree in Counseling and Counselor of Education prepares graduates who—through commitment, excellence, and humanistic engagement—will have meaningful and sustained impact in their communities, actively and diligently affirming the dignity and self-worth of all persons. This rigorous CACREP-accredited program— taught by dynamic, student-centered faculty members who are experts in their field—prepares students to be practitioner-scholars within the academy, clinics, community agencies, and school districts. Faculty are deeply engaged in scholarship, social justice, servant leadership, and advocacy activities across the profession, and they support students in the same through developmentally sequenced curricular, mentoring, and supervisory experiences.