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Counselor Education Prospective Students

Counselor Education

Prospective Counselor Ed Students

Always housed in the College of Education, the Counselor Education program granted our first Ph.D. in 1956. Prior to the late 1970s, the Counselor Education department housed Counseling Psychology, School Psychology, and Special Education. Currently, Counselor Education is embedded in the School of Human Development and Organizational Studies in Education (HDOSE) along with Educational Leadership, Higher Education Administration, Student Personnel in Higher Education, and Research and Evaluation Methods.

On-Campus Ph.D.

Doctorate Program

This program is ideal for prospective ed tech students who embrace scholarship to address important societal problems and desire to create and disseminate new knowledge via collaboration between and among disciplines.

Graduates of this program are college and university faculty, researchers in educational organizations and leaders in centers and institutes.

Entry: Fall
Requirements: Masters degree in relevant field
Typical Course Load: 9 credits per semester
Full-Time/Part-Time: Full-time
Application Deadline: November 15th
Program Completion: 3 years

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On-Campus M.Ed./ Ed.S.

Master’s Program

This program is ideal for professionals aiming to apply theory and research related to educational technology to improve educational environments. These prospective students want to engage in an online community of inquiry while remaining in their professional roles.

Graduates of this program are researching professionals and leaders in K-12, post-secondary, business, industry and not-for-profit environments.

Entry: Fall
Typical Course Load: 12 credits per semester
Full-Time/Part-Time: Full-time or Part-time
Application Deadline: November 15th
Program Completion: 2.5 years

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Scholarships

The College of Education offers 150+ annual scholarships, awarded through a single application process. All students enrolled in COE graduate programs, undergraduate programs, certificates, and undergraduate minors are encouraged to apply. Prospective students to any COE program are also encouraged to apply. Gift agreements for each award vary and disbursements are typically scheduled for each fall semester.

Couple and Family Clinic

Couples and family counseling services are free of cost and open to all. The counseling clinic is part of the UF Counselor Education’s professional training program. The clinic is staffed by a team of UF faculty, doctoral students, and advanced counseling students specializing in couples and family therapy.

Other Resources

Information for prospective students, current students, alumni, and faculty/staff in the Counselor Education program