School of Education at Johns Hopkins University - Graduate Education Programs:


Clinical Supervision

Adviser: Dr. Pilar Hernandez-Wolfe (Baltimore) at 410-516-7990 and pilarhw@jhu.edu

This 12-credit certificate provides didactic and experiential training to experienced counseling professionals who intend to supervise counselors at early stages in their professional development. It seeks to enhance the skills and knowledge of supervisors in school, mental health, and other settings by promoting and sharing models of excellence in the practice of counselor supervision.

Admissions requirements

Applicants must be state licensed in counseling or a closely related field with a minimum of a master's degree and have at least two years of fully licensed experience, three relevant letters of recommendation, and an appropriate statement of aims and objectives.

The plan of study requires a minimum of 12 graduate credits to be completed within three years.

Required Courses (9 Credits)

Elective Courses (3 credits)

Students must take three (3) credits in advanced counseling coursework suitable to their supervision setting. The adviser must approve courses.

 

  • 860.570 The Theory and Practice of Clinical Supervision

    This course is a didactic and clinical study of supervision. The didactic component involves an orientation to the different conceptual frameworks and models of supervision; the context of the supervision relationship, including variables such as gender, race, culture, socioeconomic status, sexual orientation, and religion; and the ethical, legal, and professional regulatory responsibilities of clinical supervisors. The clinical component includes the development of a supervisory contract, informed consent, documentation procedures, evaluation approaches, and structure for supervision sessions. Students practice supervision skills and strategies and techniques for doing individual and group supervision.

    Notes: Open only to CAGS and post-master’s students. Must have permission of academic adviser to register for this course. (1 credits)

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  • 863.611 Strategies of Clinical Supervision

    This course explores techniques and other pertinent issues in current clinical supervision research. It is designed to give students an opportunity to reflect on and observe the process of supervision of counselors. Students practice supervision skills, strategies, and techniques for doing individual, family, and group supervision. Students will have the opportunity to interview supervisors in the field. (2 credits) (2 credits)

    Prerequisite(s): ED.860.570

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  • 863.825 Internship in Clinical Supervision

    This internship helps to develop and advance student's skills in clinical supervision. Students first study alternative models of supervision and then supervise beginning counselors in individual, group, and family counseling settings.

    Notes: Open only to CAGS and post master’s students. Must have permission of academic advisor to register for this course. (3 credits)

    Prerequisite(s): ED.863.611

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