Earn Your Ph.D. in Counselor Education & Supervision

Help transform mental health through a holistic counseling perspective. Regent’s Doctor of Philosophy in Counselor Education & Supervision is a CACREP-accredited terminal degree designed for licensed mental health professionals and licensed and certified school counselors, as well as those who have completed a master’s in counseling from an accredited college or university. You can build upon your counseling skills while developing new abilities in the areas of teaching, research, leadership and clinical supervision. You can also acquire sound ethical and moral standards — supported by a Christian worldview.

  1. Develop strong multicultural competencies in counselor education.
  2. Experience hands-on training in principles and practices of counseling.
  3. Study the process of growth, development and passage through life stages.
  4. Conduct research and program evaluation relevant to the work setting.

Fill out the form on this page to learn more about how Regent University can help you achieve your goals.

Locations: Online w/ Residency
Total Credit Hours: 66
Next Session Start: June 22, 2026

  • Licensed Professional Counselor
  • University Faculty/Leadership
  • Clinical Practitioner
  • Mental Health Services Agency/Nonprofit Director
  • School Counseling & Supervision Scholar
  • Mental Health Agency/School Administrator
  • Researcher/Writer
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Unlock Your Leadership Potential

If you’re ready to reach for personal excellence, advance in your career, and change lives for the better, our exceptional top-ranked degree programs—offered online and on campus in Virginia Beach—can help you:

Sharpen Your Skills

Gain the critical skills and discipline-specific training employers seek.

Expand Your Opportunities

Earn the essential credentials that help you advance in your career field.

Deepen Your Faith

Learn biblical principles and values that anchor you as a Christian leader.

Increase Your Impact

Get equipped to influence your field and shape culture and communities.

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Discover the degree program that aligns with your interests, career goals, and calling.

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Experience the Regent Difference

Regent is here to help you navigate your educational journey, focusing on faith, community, skills employers seek, and real-world experience.

Scholarships

Access a financial aid package customized for your situation, including scholarships to help pay for college.
  • 80% of Regent students receive financial aid
  • Nearly $24 million in institutional scholarships and aid provided in 2023-24
  • Our Financial Aid team assists you in planning how to pay for college, creating aid packages tailored to your needs

Online Classes

Nearly 75% of our military students complete their coursework entirely online. Our flexible online options enable you to earn your degree around your family, work, and life commitments.
  • Customizable degrees in today’s most in-demand fields
  • Convenient 8- and 15-week course sessions
  • Generous transfer policy—up to 90 credit hours!

Military Support

Regent is proud to support the military with discounts and awards, flexible class sessions, and one-on-one assistance to help you succeed in your degree program.
  • Active-duty tuition assistance and military benefits counseling
  • VA educational benefits for service members and their spouses and dependents
  • Academic advising and tutoring
  • Free career coaching and employment services
  • Dedicated Green Zone campus supporting military and veteran students

*Admission requirements vary by program. "GI Bill®" is a registered trademark of the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). More information about education benefits offered by VA is available at the official U.S. government website at www.benefits.va.gov/gibill.

Hear From Our Students

For 48 years, Regent has prepared 40,000 alumni to succeed in their careers and make a positive difference in the world. You, too, will be challenged to excel both in mind and spirit—to reach for personal excellence and change lives for the better.
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Chris Hull

Ph.D. in Counselor Education & Supervision, 2009

"I choose Regent for its professional thoughtful and approach to education, but what shaped me was the mentoring faculty and my cohort experience."

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Audrey Bilbraut

Ph.D. in Counseling & Psychological Studies, '24

"Great education. Top notch! Rigorous curriculum that takes on real work-life demands while incorporating sound Biblical principles."

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Kelly James

Ph.D. in Counselor Education & Supervision, 2011

"Learn all that you can while you're a student at Regent. Take everything the professors say and learn from their wisdom and expertise, because soon you will be the leader in your field."