Curriculum Outline
Students who have completed the requirements of Pace University's MS in Mental
Health Counseling program and meet all admission requirements may apply for
admission to the doctoral program. An additional 45 credits of coursework and a
doctoral dissertation are required for the degree, as described below. Students must
also pass a written qualifying examination at the conclusion of the first year
to advance to the second year of the PhD degree.
Year 1 Fall (12 credits)
MHC 705 Statistics and Research Design I 4
MHC 731 Theories and Methods of Counselor Education 4
MHC 723 Applied Social Psychology and Social Policy 4
Year 1 Spring (12 credits)
MHC 732 Theories and Practice of Counselor Supervision 4
MHC 706 Statistics and Research Design II 4
MHC 830 Research Design: Special Topics Seminar 4
Year I Summer (Comprehensive Exam)
At the end of the first year, all students will be required to pass a comprehensive
written examination assessing content from the first two semesters. The examination
will be scheduled for early summer. If needed, a student can retake the examination.
A second failure will result in dismissal from the program and an appeal will not
be considered.
Year 2 Fall (11 credits)
MHC 733 Leadership and Advocacy in the Counseling Profession 4
MHC 831 Doctoral Dissertation Seminar I 4
Elective 3
Year 2 Spring (10 credits)
MHC 832 Doctoral Dissertation Seminar II 4
MHC 725 Internship Seminar 3
Elective 3
Year 3 (Dissertation Phase)
Upon completion of coursework, students will then be eligible to propose and pursue
their dissertation projects.
