Doctor of Philosophy Programme

PhD OF Psychological Counseling

Next Term Start: October 14, 2024

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OVERVIEW

The Doctor of Counseling Psychology program at CI Justice is accredited and has a proud tradition of preparing students as psychologists and counselors. Firmly committed to the core values ​​of counseling psychology, including a focus on prevention, optimal human development, and the promotion of individual, family, and community well-being, our program seeks to prepare students who will make a difference in the world through research, scholarship, and reflective practice.

The program advocates a student-practitioner training model, in which students receive extensive knowledge of the scientific foundations of the discipline. In turn, students use this knowledge on their path to becoming highly skilled scientists and clinicians. It is important to keep in mind that the doctoral degree is a research degree; our priority is to develop scholars who are able to advance original lines of research and assume leadership roles in both academic and applied settings. Applicants who are exclusively or primarily interested in practicing psychotherapy are encouraged to consider more practitioner-oriented training programs such as those offering the Doctor of Psychology degree.

Our program values ​​diversity in many senses of the word and we are deeply committed to developing multicultural competence in each of our students. We embrace the philosophy that cultural competence is not a fixed achievement, but rather an ongoing pursuit of excellence in the inclusion and affirmation of diverse populations. C.I. Justice prides itself on being “a global college in a global city,” and this context provides students with a unique opportunity to explore diversity issues in all aspects of their lives. In the academic setting, these opportunities include: participating in clinical training opportunities with diverse underserved populations; participating as research assistants on grant-funded projects that address the health needs of these populations; pursuing original thesis projects related to diversity; and our training on multicultural issues is consistent with the International Counseling Psychology Association’s Guidelines for Multicultural Education, Training, Research, Practice, and Organizational Change for Psychologists.

Our program is not committed to any single theory of human functioning or any single theory of counseling and development. Our faculty work from a variety of theoretical perspectives including psychodynamic, cognitive-behavioral, family systems, and humanistic perspectives. We place high value on students who develop a solid foundation in theory and are able to integrate theory clearly into all of their research and clinical work. Diversity is also reflected in the areas of expertise of our faculty. Areas of content expertise include multicultural training, health psychology, social justice, systems and community intervention, and theoretical psychology. Please refer to our faculty listings in the ePacket for a more comprehensive overview of our faculty research interests.

Vision

We are committed to excellence in developing multiculturally competent researchers and practitioners in counseling psychology.

Mission

To foster the development of graduate students and faculty in counseling psychology as scholarly researchers and practitioners committed to promoting mental health in a complex, multicultural world.

Core Courses

Advanced Studies in Scientific Research Methodology

Course code: DESS101
Course name: Advanced Studies in Scientific Research Methodology
Credit hours: 4.00


This course includes a general review of research methods and their components. It also includes the various research designs that are used in experimental studies conducted in the educational, psychological and social fields. It also introduces the characteristics, uses, and factors threatening their validity. This course deals with the use of well-known statistical software in analyzing educational data, such as SAS, SPSS, AMOS software. This course focuses on data entry and organization, and the use of software to examine and analyze data using advanced descriptive, inferential and correlational statistical methods such as ANOVA in its various forms, one-way and factorial. repeated measures, and analysis of variance (ANCOVA). The course also deals with the main correlational designs, such as simple and multiple regression analysis, and paths analysis.

Community Counseling

Course code: DEPY101
Course name: Community Counseling
Credit hours: 4.00


This course deals with the formation and organization of the counseling group and the stages it goes through, the foundations on which collective counseling is based, the general rules for selecting the counselors in the collective counseling, the dynamics of the group, models and strategies of collective counseling emanating from the well-known theoretical foundations such as analytical, behavioral, cognitive, humanistic, gestalt, group session management , Dealing with some group problems, and different forms of counselors that the counselor may encounter within the group. The practical part of this course includes helping students to build and develop collective counseling programs that target different counseling groups.

Supervision in Psychological Counseling and its Applications

Course code: DEPY102
Course Name: Supervision in Psychological Counseling and its Applications
Credit hours: 4.00


This course aims to provide the student with information and training on the functions of supervision in the administrative, supportive and educational counseling process, models of counseling supervision that include skills development model, personal growth model, integrative model, cognitive-behavioral model and stages of the supervision process, application of the supervision process, methods of training counselors, and development of work programs Counseling, measuring the effectiveness of the counseling program, ethical and legal issues in counseling, training and applications in field supervision.

Diagnosed Mental Disorders

Course code: DEPY103
Course name: Diagnosed Mental Disorders
Credit hours: 4.00


This course aims to identify the diagnostic methods used in psychological counseling, such as the diagnostic interview, standards and tests that can be employed in the counseling process, and in different areas of life such as the family, the school, and the workplace. The approved course is (DSM-5), how to diagnose it, and learn about modern trends in addressing and treating these disorders. The course also provides the student with the opportunity for practical training in studying and treating a condition that represents one of the common mental disorders.

Advanced Studies in Psychological Counseling

Course code: DEPY104
Course name: Advanced Studies in Psychological Counseling
Credit hours: 4.00


This course aims to provide the student with the appropriate opportunity for advanced practical study in the field of psychological and educational counseling through carrying out the following activities: preparing a counseling plan, case study, individual counseling, collective counseling, applying communication skills (listening and influencing responses and skills), preparing and designing counseling programs and handouts And posters. At the end of the training, the student is required to prepare a final report documenting all the activities and events that have been implemented. Students are trained in specialized centers, reform and rehabilitation centers, psychological treatment centers, addiction treatment centers, juvenile centers, government and private schools, and UNRWA, which have counseling services and an educational guide.

Counseling and Community Service

Course code: DEPY106
Course name: Counseling and Community Service
Credit hours: 4.00


This course aims to develop students’ abilities to solve community problems and contribute to building it, by addressing community mental health and its components, social aspects of mental health and mental disorder, social aspects of counseling and psychotherapy, social policy and mental health, environment and mental health problems, environmental resources and mental health. Human resources and mental health, the relationship between physical health care systems and mental health care, counseling services for specific communities, such as: the elderly, the disadvantaged, cases of chronic mental illness, retirees, addicts, the unemployed, family crises, delinquency, disaster victims, and counseling applications Community: prevention of mental illness, promotion of mental health, increased social support, reduction of social stress, diagnosis and intervention in social conditions, provision of psychological counseling in the community, development of daily life skills for the helpless in the community, evaluation of social services.

Advanced Methods in Qualitative Research

Course code: DEPY107
Course name: Advanced Methods in Qualitative Research
Credit hours: 4.00


This course aims to teach students how to conduct qualitative research in hypothetical research, and to provide them with knowledge about the nature, characteristics, designs, and procedures of qualitative research, planning for qualitative research, methods for selecting a sample in qualitative research, methods for collecting information, methods for verifying the credibility of qualitative data, methods for analyzing it, and how to Preparing a qualitative research report, focusing on analytical, ethnographic and procedural research.

Elective Courses

Career Guidance

Course code: DEPY151
Course name: Career Guidance
Credit hours: 4.00


Career Guidance
This course aims to study the factors associated with sound professional choice, emphasizing the professional growth process and its impact on the individual’s lifestyle and personality, and the professional decision-making process, in addition to the various theories of growth and professional choice. The course deals with evaluation strategies in career counseling, in addition to the reality of career counseling locally. Internationally, the applied side of this course includes training students to use and apply tests of different professional inclinations and trends, such as the Kudo test, the Super test, the Holland test, and other professional tests. The practical side of this course includes the student designing a career guidance plan based on one of the theories professional and applied in practice.

Planning and Managing School Counseling Programs

Course code: DEPY152
Course name: Planning and Managing School Counseling Programs
Credit hours: 4.00


This course aims to provide the student with the skills to plan an applied program in psychological and educational counseling that serves the school or educational institution, to identify the methods of preparing school counseling programmes, to adopt a method and to prepare an individual or collective program based on a theoretical framework, and the student implements the program under the supervision of the course professor and conducts it, The student presents a detailed research paper about the project he planned and implemented, and discusses it with his teacher.

Guidance for Special Groups

Course code: DEPY153
Course Name: Guidance for Special Groups
Credit hours: 4.00


This course aims to train students to provide counseling services and create programs for special groups, and design measures to count them such as juveniles and delinquents, prisoners, cases of ill-treatment and the elderly, cases of rape and death, cases of child abuse (sexual, psychological, and physical abuse), working women, and children of divorcees Talented and creative people, the unemployed, prisoners, and released prisoners, counseling victims and their families, knowing the conditions of each of these groups separately, their needs and problems, methods of evaluating and solving them, and the necessary skills to deal with them, and providing advisory services to the individuals surrounding them.

Counseling Theories in Marriage and the Family and its Applications

Course code: DEPY154
Course name: Counseling Theories in Marriage and the Family and its Applications
Credit hours: 4.00


This course aims to address the most prominent theories and strategies used in marital and family counseling, the future of marital and family counseling, its practical applications, identification of family needs, and the problems of spouses and the family in general. Family and marital counseling and how to solve it through the practical application of the different strategies used in marital and family counseling. The student sets a guiding plan for a family or marital problem, which is presented to the students and discussed with the course instructor.

Counseling in Crises

Course code: DEPY155
Course Name: Counseling in Crises
Credit hours: 4.00


This course aims to employ theories of counseling in dealing with crises, and to introduce students to the concept of the counseling process and the strategies for its use in dealing with crises. Applied to crises (divorce, death, chronic illness, suicide, etc.).

Tests and Standards in Guidance

Course code: DEPY156
Course Name: Tests and Standards in Guidance
Credit hours: 4.00


This course aims to learn about the origins and design of psychological tests and measures, and to know the types of tests used in psychological counseling, such as: intelligence tests (verbal and non-verbal), and personality tests: (such as: the multifaceted Minnesota, the Rorschach, understanding of the subject, the story test, … etc. ), and measures of inclinations, attitudes, and values, such as: (Coder, Likert, and Thurston), and other various tests, such as: anxiety, and training students on how to prepare, develop, and design scales, and use honesty and stability, and apply, correct, and interpret scales.

What will the first stage be?

The student studies nine courses, distributed as follows:
√ Six compulsory courses.
√Three elective courses from among the courses offered by the faculty for Ph.D. students.
The study is conducted through research seminars in each course, and the research seminar relies on multiple references and is in accordance with the scientific research methodology and standards.
The study of each of the eight courses takes four credit hours for a minimum of four weeks, and it may be more than that according to the abilities of each student, after which the student’s competency and knowledge test is held in the course he finished, then he starts in another course in the same way, and so on.
Courses studied in the first year, the student has the right to extend the study for a period not exceeding a second year.
If a specialization track is chosen within the general program, elective courses will have to be studied from the courses designated for the chosen specialization.

What will the second stage be like?

● The student is assigned a virtual two course that the faculty chooses from among the courses that the student studied at the bachelor’s level. This is a practical training for the student, with ten credit hours. The student must divide this course into twelve to fourteen abbreviated lectures. The student presents each lecture in the form of a written summary of its topic in Word format, accompanied by a video recording of it in the student’s voice using the Power Point program. Its duration is not less than ten minutes and not more than twenty minutes.

What will the thrid stage be like?

Requirements for registering a thesis topic for a Ph. D. degree in Common Law
Requirements for registering a thesis topic for a Ph.d degree in Law and Justice The student must pass the prescribed academic courses with at least 70%.
The student obtains a TOEFL certificate with a score of at least 450, or its equivalent, or obtains a corresponding certificate in the French language, with the exception of those who obtained a first university degree in one of the two languages, or in one of the two languages.
The student submits a request to the university administration to register a Ph. D. thesis with a suggested topic in one of the sub-specialized tracks.
If the initial approval of the subject title is achieved, the Faculty Council shall specify a supervisor to guide the student and follow him up in preparing the plan.
The research plan includes the importance of the subject and a critical presentation of the previous studies in it, and a specification of the research problem, then defining the methodology of the study and its main hypotheses or the questions that you want to answer, and the division of the study and its sources.
The student presents his proposed plan in a scientific seminar. The plan discusses a topic and methodology.
The student amends his plan based on the notes of the professors in the seminar if he is asked to amend it.
The plan is presented after the seminar to the Faculty Council to take its decision regarding the registration of the subject.
In the event of approval, the decision of the Faculty Council is presented to the University Council to approve the registration, and the date of registration is calculated from the date of approval by the University Council.
Jury discussion and degree awarding
The minimum period for preparing a Ph. D. thesis is 16 months, starting from the date of approval of the University Council to register the subject, and the maximum is 7 years, which can be extended for a third exceptional year upon the recommendation of the supervisor and The approval of the Faculty Council, provided that the total period of the student’s enrollment in the degree does not exceed four years.
The supervisor submits a semi-annual report that includes what has been accomplished, and what is required in the remaining period.
After the student completes the thesis and the supervisor reviews it, the supervisor submits to the university administration a report stating that it is valid for discussion, including an evaluation of the student’s performance during the thesis preparation period of 140 degrees, along with submission a full A copy of the thesis signed by him, and a letter with the names of the jury proposed by the professors of the discipline, for presentation to the council the faculty.
It is required that before the student’s discussion, at least fifteen days have passed from the date of approval of the jury committee from the faculty.
The jury committee formed to discuss the thesis is six months, which may be renewed for a similar period based on a report from the supervisor and the approval of the Faculty Council.
The period of validity of the committee formed to discuss thesis is six months. It may be renewed for a similar period based on a report from the supervisor and the approval of the Faculty Council.
Each member of the jury writes a detailed scientific report on the validity of the thesis for discussion, and evaluates the thesis out of 100 grade, and the average of the three degrees is taken.
The student may not be discussed unless he obtains at least 70% of the supervisor’s evaluation of his performance and the jury members’ evaluation of the thesis in the individual reports.
Submit a post-dissertation group report signed by all members of the jury evaluating the thesis discussion out of 100.

How will I study this programme?

With our unique approach to distance learning, you can study from home, work, or on the go.

You will have some assessment dates to keep, but otherwise, you will be free to study at times that suit you, fitting in your learning about work, family and social life.For each of your modules, you will use either online-only resources or a combination of online and print materials.
Each unit you study will have its own online resource
A weekly study planner, giving you a step-by-step guide through your studies
Course materials such as reading, videos, recordings and self-assessed activities
Unit forums for discussions and collaborative activities with other students
Details of each task and its due dates
Tutoring booking system, online tutoring rooms and contact details for your tutor
Online versions of some printed materials and resources.

How will I receive support from specialist academics?

You will have a tutor for each unit, who will introduce himself or herself before the unit starts.

During this unit, they will:

  • Evaluate your assignments and give feedback to help you improve
  • Directing you to learning resources
  • Support you, whether with general study skills or topic-specific help.

What about Assessment?

Our assessments are all designed to reinforce your learning and help you show your understanding of the topics. The mix of assessment methods will vary between modules.

Computer-Marked Assignments

Usually, a series of online, multiple-choice questions.

Tutor-Marked Assignments

You’ll have a number of these throughout each module, each with a submission deadline.
They can be made up of essays, questions, experiments or something else to test your understanding of what you have learned.
Your tutor will mark and return them to you with detailed feedback.

End-of-Module Assessments

The final, marked piece of work on most modules.
Modules with an end-of-module assessment won’t usually have an exam.

Exams

Some modules end with an exam. You’ll be given time to revise and prepare.
You’ll be given your exam date at least 20 days in advance.
Most exams take place remotely, and you will complete them at home or at an alternative location.
If a module requires you to take a face-to-face exam, this will be made clear in the module description, and you will be required to take your exam in person at one of our exam centres.

What about support and other resources?

Throughout your studies, you will have access to our subject-specific student support teams.

They will help you with any general questions about your studies and updates to your account on our educational platform.

To help with your studies, you will also have access to:

Our electronic library, which contains high-quality electronic resources to support your studies
Other university libraries.
Online Help Centre, which contains general information about studying and support at CA Justice, as well as tips on study skills
Microsoft Office 365 for free
IT and computing support from our Computing Help Center.

What will the lessons be like?

Tutorials are usually done online and are always optional.

Webinars are live presentations with module teachers in dedicated online learning rooms and are sometimes recorded.

Is CIJustice accredited ?

Without a doubt… CI Justice is fully accredited and International Suleiman University shares its accreditations.

You can view and check our accreditations by clicking here

Can you provide me with the appropriate support to choose the program that suits me?

certainly! The Guidance and Academic Center works to communicate with potential students and provide all information and details about the academic program that the student will study. We also provide within the initial admission system a tool that helps the student choose the program that suits him by answering questionnaire questions that were designed with paths based on the data.

What are the services and facilities provided to students?

We work to provide all services and facilities to students through the multiple offices and resources at CI Justice. Where each office provides related services. The multiple resources also work to enhance the student’s experience by providing future tools that were designed by experts practicing in the labor market and which help the student develop all the necessary skills, whether applied or theoretical, to excel in the labor market and life after graduation.

Does CIJustice have the right to provide learning?

Does CIJustice have the right to provide learning?

By request! We have the authority to provide academic programs with ID 10093951.

You can verify this by checking the official website by clicking here

What distinguishes your academic staff?

Our academic staff was carefully selected through reviews of the CVs of more than 10,000 academics from all countries of the world, in a way that ensures excellence in the educational process and enhances cultural diversity among students.

What is your relationship with the labor market?

We are proud of our good relationship with major companies in many countries, as we ensure that the student receives sufficient practice during his studies by providing him with training opportunities and assigning him to prepare detailed reports about his practice in the workplace.

Does CI Justice have a license?

certainly! CA Justice is licensed by the UK Government to work in a capacity including:
85421 – First-degree level higher education
85422 – Post-graduate level higher education
85600 – Educational support services
69109 – Activities of patent and copyright agents; other legal activities not elsewhere classified.

You can check this on the official UK Government website by clicking here

How is flexibility available in your programmes?

Flexibility comes in many forms in the programme, whether through teaching and assessment methods, duration of study, or even tuition fees.
The student can find the learning method that suits him best among the three methods that we provide, which are (open learning, virtual learning, and blended learning). After the first semester, based on his cumulative average, he can also accelerate his study period by allowing him to register a greater number of credits. He can also give up the summer vacation and take an additional summer semester. As for tuition fees, if the student achieves a high cumulative average, he can obtain partial scholarships of up to 90% of the tuition fees. Some students from war and crisis countries may be selected to be taught through a 100% scholarship.

Can I continue at CI Justice if I have been educated elsewhere?

If you have already completed some university studies elsewhere, you may be able to count towards this qualification – which could save you time and money by reducing the number of units you need to study. At CI Justice we call this process transfer of accreditation.

It is not only university study that can be taken into consideration, but you can also transfer study from a wide range of professional qualifications to an academic qualification.

What are the outcomes of learning, teaching and assessment?

What are the main areas in which my learning will be developed:

  • Knowledge and understanding.
  • Cognitive skills.
  • Practical and professional skills.
  • Basic skills.

The level and depth of learning increases gradually as you progress towards the qualification. You’ll be supported throughout by CI Justice’s unique teaching and assessment method – which includes a personal tutor to guide you and comment on your work; high-quality course texts; e-learning resources such as podcasts, interactive media and online materials; Educational groups and community forums.

Tuition fees


FeesType of fees
175 GBPPer credit
75 GBPSemester registration fee

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