Many students who apply to and are enrolled in the PhD program have earned a master's degree (post-MA in counseling or a related field). However, we also offer a “Post-BA” track within our PhD program for highly qualified students who have not yet earned a master's degree in a counseling-related field and wish to apply directly to a PhD program. Having a "Post-BA" track allows us to accept qualified applicants to the PhD program who may have work, volunteer, or research experience in counseling or a related profession, have exhibited a passion for helping others, and/or possess a master's degree in a non-counseling field. Admission to the program is highly competitive. Applicants are responsible for collecting, assembling, and submitting all the pieces of the application by the deadline. Applicants must upload materials to the online application.
Several informational meetings are hosted each fall by the department. A schedule of meetings and other information can be found on the Information for Prospective PhD Applicants page.
Questions can be directed to the Student Services Coordinator. See the People tab for contact information.
The program accepts applications from applicants without a master's degree in counseling. An undergraduate degree in Psychology is recommended. Applicants without a Psychology degree but with substantial undergraduate coursework in introductory psychology and statistics may be considered.
Information and application instructions are found on the program website .
Resources to help you afford graduate study might include assistantships, fellowships, traineeships, and financial aid. Further funding information is available from the Graduate School. Be sure to check with your program for individual policies and restrictions related to funding.
Incoming PhD students will be guaranteed five years of funding. For post-MA students, the fifth year may be covered by the funding students receive through their predoctoral internship, which is administered by a different institution. Funding is through a combination of fellowships and graduate assistantships, usually either teaching or research (usually termed "project" assistantships) -- either in the Department of Counseling Psychology or in other university departments. Assistantship appointments are at the 50% level (equating to 20 hours per week) for the 9-month academic year. Summer funding is available but not guaranteed.
Department assistantships are assigned through a competitive application process each spring. Admitted students (non-fellows) are included in the process the spring before they start in the program. Students are encouraged to also apply for graduate assistantships outside the department, and most obtain at least some of their support in other departments or units on campus during their time in the program.
Currently, all graduate assistantships and fellowships include tuition remission and health benefits.
Information and application materials for financial aid, loans, scholarships, and student employment may be obtained by contacting the Office of Student Financial Aid at 333 East Campus Mall, Room 9701, Madison, WI 53706, 608-262-3060. International applicants are encouraged to seek other forms of financial assistance as international students are not eligible for loans and scholarships.
Additional information about funding is available on the Counseling Psychology website . Questions can be directed to the Student Services Coordinator. See the People tab for contact information.
Major requirements.
Review the Graduate School minimum academic progress and degree requirements , in addition to the program requirements listed below.
Face to Face | Evening/Weekend | Online | Hybrid | Accelerated |
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Accelerated: Accelerated programs are offered at a fast pace that condenses the time to completion. Students typically take enough credits aimed at completing the program in a year or two.
Evening/Weekend: Courses meet on the UW–Madison campus only in evenings and/or on weekends to accommodate typical business schedules. Students have the advantages of face-to-face courses with the flexibility to keep work and other life commitments.
Face-to-Face: Courses typically meet during weekdays on the UW-Madison Campus.
Hybrid: These programs combine face-to-face and online learning formats. Contact the program for more specific information.
Online: These programs are offered 100% online. Some programs may require an on-campus orientation or residency experience, but the courses will be facilitated in an online format.
Requirements | Detail |
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Minimum Credit Requirement | Post–MA: 77 credits Post–BA: 89 credits |
Minimum Residence Credit Requirement | Post–MA: 51 credits Post–BA: 63 credits |
Minimum Graduate Coursework Requirement | Half of degree coursework must be graduate-level coursework. Refer to the Graduate School: Minimum Graduate Coursework (50%) Requirement policy: . |
Overall Graduate GPA Requirement | 3.00 GPA required. Refer to the Graduate School: Grade Point Average (GPA) Requirement policy: . |
Other Grade Requirements | Students are required to attain a minimum course grade of B for all required courses. |
Assessments and Examinations | Satisfactory progress is demonstrated by earning a minimum grade of B in all required courses, demonstration of competency on routine evaluation milestones, responsible professional conduct in employment and practicum settings, and timely progress on independent work. A comprehensive formative review of student performance, encompassing academic and clinical training, research involvement, and other roles such as employment and departmental activities, is conducted annually. The doctoral preliminary examination includes three components, all of which include both written and oral presentations. The clinical case study (PE-1) is an in-depth reflection on a single counseling case, and serves as an exemplar of clinical competencies in the role of counselor. The supervision case study (PE-2) is an in-depth reflection on a relationship with one supervisee, and serves as an exemplar of clinical competencies in the role of supervisor. The dissertation proposal (PE–3) includes a literature review and method section for a proposed dissertation project, and serves as an exemplar of academic and scientific proficiency. |
Language Requirements | No language requirements. |
Graduate School Breadth Requirement | Optionally, PhD students in the Department of Counseling Psychology may elect to complete a doctoral minor and/or a graduate/professional certificate. Students are expected to consult with their advisors concerning the breadth requirement. |
There are two primary curriculum domains of the doctoral program. Required coursework and practicum experiences contribute to each student’s competency in these areas. The core curriculum areas are:
In accordance with the Standards of Accreditation (SoA) for Health Service Psychology, all students are required to document mastery of broad and general content knowledge in each of these psychological foundations areas during their doctoral studies.
Code | Title | Credits |
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Discipline-Specific Knowledge Courses | ||
History and Systems | 3 | |
Seminar in History and Systems of Psychology | ||
Basic Psychology | 12 | |
Advanced Social Psychology | ||
The Biological Basis of Behavior | ||
Theory and Issues in Human Development | ||
Thinking, Feeling, & Learning | ||
Advanced Integrative Knowledge | 6-9 | |
Seminar in Psychology of Individual Differences | ||
Abnormal Behavior and Psychopathology (if not taken in previous coursework) | ||
Seminar in Ethical and Professional Issues in Counseling Psychology | ||
Research, Quantitative Methods, and Psychometrics | 12 | |
Research Practicum in Counseling Psychology (2 semesters) | ||
Research Methods in Counseling Psychology | ||
Research Methods in Counseling Psychology, II | ||
Profession-Wide Competencies-Related Required Coursework | ||
Core Courses | 9 | |
Counseling Psychology Research in Individual Intervention | ||
Seminar: Research in Vocational Psychology and Career Development | ||
Mental Health Consultation in Health Service Psychology | ||
Clinical Training Sequence | ||
COUN PSY 810 | Professional Development and Clinical Practice (1 semester) | 2 |
COUN PSY 900 | Counseling Psychology Practicum--Foundational (2 semesters) | 6 |
COUN PSY 903 | Counseling Psychology Practicum--Advanced (2 semesters) | 6 |
COUN PSY 902 | Counseling Psychology Practicum in Supervision | 4 |
COUN PSY 890 | Advanced Assessment Techniques in Counseling Psychology | 3 |
Other Courses | ||
COUN PSY 990 | Research or Thesis (Up to 4 semesters) | 3-12 |
or COUN PSY/ED PSYCH/PSYCH/RP & SE 995 | Predoctoral Internship | |
COUN PSY 904 | Counseling Psychology Externship (optional) | 1-3 |
COUN PSY 908 | Pre-Doctoral Internship in Health Service Psychology Preparation Seminar | 2 |
Data Analytic Methods - 2 additional courses; at least one must address quantitative data analysis. Examples could include: | 6 | |
Introduction to Qualitative Research | ||
Seminar on Meta-Analysis | ||
Test Construction | ||
Structural Equation Modeling | ||
Hierarchical Linear Modeling | ||
Design & Analysis of Quasi-Experiments for Causal Inference | ||
Total Credits | 75-89 |
These pathways are internal to the program and represent different curricular paths a student can follow to earn this degree. Pathway names do not appear in the Graduate School admissions application, and they will not appear on the transcript.
Students must take at least 1 semester of COUN PSY 810 Professional Development and Clinical Practice for 2 credits.
Students may take 2 semesters of COUN PSY 904 Counseling Psychology Externship for a total of 2-6 credits.
Post-BA track students start the program alongside the incoming master's student cohort. In their first academic year, post-BA track students will complete a course load similar to their master's student counterparts. In their second academic year, students will complete their "first Year Experience" while beginning their PhD coursework. Post-BA track students are not currently required to complete a master's thesis or the Professional Integration Exercise but will also not receive a master's degree unless they choose to meet all requirements for our master's program.
Must complete all courses listed for the Post–MA pathway and
Code | Title | Credits |
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COUN PSY 800 | Theories of Counseling | 3 |
COUN PSY 802 | Group Dynamics Processing and Counseling | 3 |
COUN PSY 805 | Helping Relationships and Techniques | 3 |
COUN PSY 806 | Supervised Practicum in Counseling | 3 |
The Graduate School’s Academic Policies and Procedures provide essential information regarding general university policies. Program authority to set degree policies beyond the minimum required by the Graduate School lies with the degree program faculty. Policies set by the academic degree program can be found below.
Prior coursework, graduate credits earned at other institutions.
With program approval, students are allowed to transfer no more than 21 credits of graduate coursework from other institutions. Coursework earned four or more years prior to admission to the doctoral program is not allowed to satisfy requirements.
No credits from an other institution or UW–Madison undergraduate degree are allowed to transfer toward the degree.
Refer to the Graduate School: Transfer Credits for Prior Coursework policy.
With program approval, students are allowed to transfer no more than 9 credits of coursework numbered 300 or above taken as a UW–Madison University Special student. Coursework earned four or more years prior to admission to the doctoral program is not allowed to satisfy requirements.
Placement on probation indicates a very serious faculty concern about a student's performance. Students are placed on probation, as opposed to being dismissed from the program, when the faculty determines that the student likely will be able to address the difficulty that led to the probation if appropriate remediation is provided. If a recommendation for probation and remediation is adopted by the faculty, the student and advisor work with the Doctoral Training Committee (or a subset of this committee) to formulate a remediation plan including explicit goals and deadlines for evaluation of their attainment.
Students on probation cannot be approved as ready for the next level of clinical training (i.e., for foundational practicum; for internship) until they have successfully remediated the identified concern(s). This can have a substantial impact on time to degree, as practicum applications begin in the fall semester for the following academic year.
Upon admission to the doctoral program, all students are assigned a faculty advisor. The doctoral student may select a major professor from the Department of Counseling Psychology who is not the original faculty advisor. In view of the important role that the major professor plays in the student's dissertation research, students are advised to allow themselves sufficient time to get acquainted with all faculty, so that they can select a major professor with whom they share similar research interests, career goals, or other interests. The doctoral student's faculty advisor plays an important role in monitoring and assisting the student with program planning.
Reviews of student progress are an agenda item for departmental faculty meeting in November (1st-year students only) and in April or May (all active PhD students). All students are required to conduct a yearly progress report meeting with their advisor. Student perspectives are taken into account in these reviews, and all students complete the Doctoral Student Report on Progress, in conjunction with their advisors.
Time limits.
Students have eight years from the date of admission to complete all of the necessary courses. Courses that are more than eight years old will not fulfill program completion requirements for admission to candidacy. Admission to candidacy occurs when students successfully complete all required coursework and pass their doctoral preliminary examinations. Students must be admitted to candidacy within ten years of admission to the department. Once admitted to candidacy (dissertator status) the student has five years to complete the dissertation and pass the final oral examination.
Once students are admitted they are expected to maintain continuous enrollment and make satisfactory progress toward their degree. Failure to maintain continuous enrollment may result in lengthy reentry process or possible termination from the program.
Prior to reentry into the program, the student should contact the department and petition the faculty for reentry. The full faculty will determine whether the student is granted reentry without conditions, granted reentry conditionally (e.g., require additional coursework or adherence to timelines for completion of degree requirements) or denied reentry.
These resources may be helpful in addressing your concerns:
The following School of Education Student Grievance Policy and associated procedures are designed for use in response to individual student grievances regarding faculty or staff in the School of Education.
Any individual student who feels they have been treated unfairly by a School of Education faculty or staff member has the right to file a grievance about the treatment and receive a timely response addressing their concerns. Any student, undergraduate or graduate, may use these grievance procedures, except employees whose complaints are covered under other campus policies. The grievance may concern classroom treatment, mentoring or advising, program admission or continuation, course grades (study abroad grade complaints are handled through International Academic Programs ), or issues not covered by other campus policies or grievance procedures.
For grievances regarding discrimination based on protected bases (i.e., race, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, etc.), contact the Office of Compliance ( https://compliance.wisc.edu/eo-complaint/ ).
For grievances or concerns regarding sexual harassment or sexual violence (including sexual assault, dating/domestic violence, stalking, and sexual exploitation), contact the Sexual Misconduct Resource and Response Program within the Office of Compliance.
For grievances that involve the behavior of a student, contact the Office of Student Conduct and Community Standards in the Dean of Students Office at https://conduct.students.wisc.edu/ ).
For grievances about, or directed at, faculty or staff in a School of Education department, unit, or program, students should follow these steps:
For the purpose of this policy, business days refers to those days when the University Offices are open and shall not include weekends, university holidays, spring recess, or the period from the last day of exams of fall semester instruction to the first day of spring semester instruction. All time limits may be modified by mutual consent of the parties involved.
If the grievance concerns an undergraduate course grade, the decision of the department chair after reviewing the committee’s recommendations is final.
Other types of grievances may be appealed using the following procedures:
Further appealing a School of Education decision – graduate students only
Graduate students have the option to appeal decisions by the School of Education dean or designee by using the process detailed on the Graduate School’s website .
Questions about these procedures can be directed to the School of Education Dean's Office, 377 Education Building, 1000 Bascom Mall, 608-262-1763.
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Accreditation status: Accredited. Next accreditation review: 2029.
Examination for Professional Practice in Psychology
Year of Exam | UW-Madison Graduates: First Attempt | National: First Attempt | |
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2015-2017 | 81.82% | 80.81% | |
2017-2019 | 76.00% | 80.33% | |
2020-2022 | 86.67% | 76.29% |
Note: Because of the relatively small size of many doctoral programs, EPPP pass rates are reported only in terms of the three-year moving average.
The United States Department of Education (via 34 CFR Part 668 ) requires institutions that provide distance education to disclose information for programs leading to professional certification or licensure. The expectation is that institutions will determine whether each applicable academic program meets state professional licensure requirements and provide a general disclosure of such on an official university website.
Professional licensure requirements vary from state-to-state and can change year-to-year; they are established in a variety of state statutes, regulations, rules, and policies; and they center on a range of educational requirements, including degree type, specialized accreditation, total credits, specific courses, and examinations.
UW-Madison has taken reasonable efforts to determine whether this program satisfies the educational requirements for certification/licensure in states where prospective and enrolled students are located and is disclosing that information as follows.
Disclaimer: This information is based on the most recent annual review of state agency certification/licensure data and is subject to change. All students are strongly encouraged to consult with the individual/office listed in the Contact Information box on this page and with the applicable state agency for specific information.
The requirements of this program do not meet certification/licensure requirements in the following states:.
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Student Admissions, Outcomes, and Other Data
Counseling Psychology is a generalist health service (HSP) specialty in professional psychology that uses a broad range of culturally-informed and culturally-sensitive practices to help people improve their well-being, prevent and alleviate distress and maladjustment, resolve crises, and increase their ability to function better in their lives. It focuses specifically but not exclusively on normative life-span development, with a particular emphasis on prevention and education as well as amelioration, addressing individuals as well as the systems or contexts in which they function. It has particular expertise in work and career issues.
Psychologists have an understanding of and capacity to engage in evidence-based and culturally-informed intervention, assessment, prevention, training, and research practices. They focus on healthy aspects and strengths of their clients (whether they are individuals, couples, families, groups, organizations, or communities); environmental/contextual influences (such as cultural, sociopolitical, gender, racial, ethnic, sexual orientation, and socioeconomic factors) that shape people’s experiences and concerns; the role of career and work in peoples’ lives; and advocacy for equity and social justice.
Counseling psychologists focus on normative developmental and mental health issues and challenges faced by individuals across their lifespan, as well as systemic challenges (such as prejudice and discrimination) experienced in groups, workplaces, organizations, institutions, and communities. They use strengths-based perspectives and practices to prevent and ameliorate emotional, relational, physical/health-related, social, cultural, vocational, educational, and identity-related problems.
Counseling psychologists serve persons of all ages and cultural backgrounds in individual, group (including couples and families), workplace, organizational, institutional, and community settings. They work with groups and communities to assist them in addressing or preventing problems, as well as to improve the personal and interpersonal functioning of individual members. Counseling psychologists also intervene in organizations, institutions, workplaces, and communities to enhance their effectiveness, climate, and the success and well-being of their members.
The procedures and techniques used within counseling psychology include, but are not limited to:
Individual, family and group counseling and psychotherapy.
Crisis intervention, disaster and trauma management.
Assessment techniques for the diagnosis of psychological disorders.
Programs/workshops that educate and inform the public about mental health, school, family, relationship and workplace issues so that problems can be prevented before they start or reduced before they get worse.
Consulting with organizations.
Program evaluation and treatment outcome (e.g., client progress).
Clinical supervision.
Test construction and validation.
Research methodologies for scientific investigations.
Recognized Specialties and Proficiencies
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Phd, clinical/counseling psychology.
The 69-72 credit PhD in Clinical/Counseling Psychology prepares you to become a licensed psychologist. This program operates from a scientist-practitioner model, emphasizing that academic scholarship and research are inseparable from clinical practice. Training integrates models traditionally associated with clinical psychology (health, wellness, and psychological science) and counseling psychology (strength- and asset-based, social justice-oriented, and multicultural perspectives), which together equip you to be a multi-faceted and culturally informed psychologist.
The PhD in Clinical/Counseling Psychology core curriculum features foundations in psychological science, such as research design and neuropsychology of behavior, as well as psychological theories and skills, including multicultural counseling and ethical and professional issues. You’ll then apply these knowledge and skills in actual practice, both with research and clinical assessment and intervention work.
You’ll have the opportunity to take several research and clinical electives. Research electives may include qualitative research design, advanced statistics offerings, or utilizing mixed methods designs. Clinical electives may include additional clinical theoretical orientations (like cognitive-behavioral therapy or brief dynamic psychotherapies) or work with specific populations (like therapies with children and adolescents or LGBTQ+ populations).
The PhD in Clinical/Counseling Psychology culminates in two applied experiences: the dissertation and the clinical internship. The doctoral dissertation integrates the research knowledge and skills you gained throughout the research program, contributing unique knowledge to the literature of psychology. The clinical internship is a yearlong, full-time placement in a mental health setting (like a hospital, college counseling center, or community mental health center), where you’ll apply clinical knowledge and skills to the full range of applied clinical work conducted by psychologists.
Program requirements, additional program requirements.
For completion of the doctorate, 69-72 credits beyond the bachelor's degree are required. Additionally, as part of undergraduate or other graduate work, 18 credits in psychology including a course in statistics are prerequisites to the PhD program.
Course | Title | Credits |
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Required Courses | ||
APSY-GE 2001 | Neuropsychology of Behavior | 3 |
APSTA-GE 2002 | Statistics for Behav and Social Sciences II | 2 |
APSY-GE 2038 | Abnormal Psychology | 3 |
APSY-GE 2097 | Social and Emotional Development | 3 |
APSY-GE 2271 | Survey of Developmental Psychology | 3 |
APSY-GE 2524 | Psychological Measurement | 3 |
APSY-GE 2620 | Group Dynamics: Theory and Practice | 3 |
APSY-GE 2657 | Individual Counseling: Theory and Process | 3 |
APSY-GE 2658 | Lab in Individual Counseling Skills (only required if not previously taken) | 3 |
APSY-GE 2682 | Cross-Cultural Counseling | 3 |
APSY-GE 3009 | Departmental Seminar: Theories of Change in Applied Psychology | 3 |
APSY-GE 3016 | Internship in Clinical/Counseling Psychology | 0 |
APSY-GE 3031 | Practicum in Clinical Intake and Diagnosis | 2 |
APSY-GE 3073 | Research Design and Methodology in the Behavioral Sciences I | 3 |
APSY-GE 3103 | Historical Perspectives of Psychological Theory | 3 |
APSY-GE 3607 | Supervised Advanced Clinical/Counseling Practicum I | 2 |
APSY-GE 3608 | Supervised Advanced Clinical/Counseling Practicum II | 2 |
APSY-GE 3610 | Externship in Clinical/Counseling Psychology | 0 |
APSY-GE 3611 | Ethical and Professional Issues in Clinical/Counseling Psychology | 3 |
APSY-GE 3620 | Clinical/Counseling Psychology Program Forum | 0 |
APSY-GE 3629 | Practicum in Supervision and Consultation | 3 |
APSY-GE 3665 | Psychological Testing and Assessment I | 3 |
APSY-GE 3666 | Psychological Testing and Assessment II: Practicum | 3 |
Electives | ||
APSY-GE ---- | Clinical/Counseling Psychology Specialty Elective | 6 |
Research Electives | 10 | |
Total Credits | 72 |
In addition to course requirements, students must pass a comprehensive examination to be admitted to candidacy, complete a full-year full-time internship, have an approved dissertation proposal and dissertation, and pass a final oral examination of the dissertation.
1st Semester/Term | Credits | |
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APSY-GE 3009 | Departmental Seminar: Theories of Change in Applied Psychology | 3 |
APSY-GE 2038 | Abnormal Psychology | 3 |
APSY-GE 3073 | Research Design and Methodology in the Behavioral Sciences I | 3 |
APSY-GE 3665 | Psychological Testing and Assessment I | 3 |
APSY-GE 3031 | Practicum in Clinical Intake and Diagnosis | 2 |
APSY-GE 2658 | Lab in Individual Counseling Skills (if not exempt) | 3 |
Credits | 17 | |
2nd Semester/Term | ||
APSY-GE 3666 | Psychological Testing and Assessment II: Practicum | 3 |
APSY-GE 2682 | Cross-Cultural Counseling | 3 |
APSTA-GE 2002 | Statistics for Behav and Social Sciences II | 2 |
APSY-GE 3620 | Clinical/Counseling Psychology Program Forum | 0 |
Counseling Specialty Elective | 3 | |
Credits | 11 | |
3rd Semester/Term | ||
APSY-GE 2620 | Group Dynamics: Theory and Practice | 3 |
APSY-GE 2657 | Individual Counseling: Theory and Process | 3 |
APSY-GE 3607 | Supervised Advanced Clinical/Counseling Practicum I | 2 |
APSY-GE 2271 | Survey of Developmental Psychology | 3 |
Research Elective | 3 | |
Credits | 14 | |
4th Semester/Term | ||
APSY-GE 2682 | Cross-Cultural Counseling | 3 |
APSY-GE 3608 | Supervised Advanced Clinical/Counseling Practicum II | 2 |
APSY-GE 2001 | Neuropsychology of Behavior | 3 |
APSY-GE 2097 | Social and Emotional Development (or Research Elective) | 3 |
Research Elective | 1 | |
Credits | 12 | |
5th Semester/Term | ||
APSY-GE 3629 | Practicum in Supervision and Consultation | 3 |
APSY-GE 3610 | Externship in Clinical/Counseling Psychology | 0 |
Clinical/Counseling Specialty Elective | 3 | |
Credits | 6 | |
6th Semester/Term | ||
APSY-GE 2001 | Neuropsychology of Behavior | 3 |
APSY-GE 2524 | Psychological Measurement | 3 |
APSY-GE 2097 | Social and Emotional Development (or Research Elective) | 3 |
Research Elective | 3 | |
Credits | 12 | |
Total Credits | 72 |
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Join our nationally recognized, social justice oriented, apa-approved program in counseling psychology.
Earn your doctoral degree and license to practice as a professional psychologist in a program focused on breaking down barriers to equity in health and education.
Upon graduation with a PhD in counseling psychology from Loyola, you will possess the following knowledge, skills, and professional values necessary to work as a licensed psychologist, conducting research, teaching, and/or counseling in a variety of settings.
You'll gain discipline-specific knowledge in counseling psychology (including vocational psychology, prevention and outreach, and multicultural and international psychology), the psychological sciences, measurement, research methods, and statistics, as well as foundational knowledge in the history and philosophy of counseling psychology, current professional issues and trends, theories and research on normal human development, and major theories and research in vocational psychology, prevention and outreach, and multicultural and international psychology. Throughout all this, there will be an emphasis on how social injustice affects human functioning.
You will engage in independent scholarship on questions important to counseling psychology, and develop and evaluate interventions to promote positive human development. You'll be equipped to practice as a health service psychologist with competencies in research, ethical and legal standards, individual and cultural diversity, professional values and attitudes, communication and interpersonal skills, assessment, intervention, supervision, consultation and inter-professional/interdisciplinary knowledge and skills.
You'll be educated in the scientist-practitioner model, committed to both research and its practical applications, all with social justice and equality in mind. You will display effective communication and interpersonal skills, as well as professional behaviors, and apply the knowledge base of the discipline in a scientifically-based, theoretically-driven, ethical, and culturally-responsive manner.
Our dedicated Counseling Faculty are experts in their fields who will support students throughout each stage of the program.
Click here to access the APA Student Admissions, Outcomes, and Other Data (2024) related to this program.
Loyola's PhD in counseling psychology has been accredited by the American Psychologist Association (APA) since 1984.
Aaron Graham, M.S. (enrolled 2022)
• Hometown: Matteson, IL • Ethnicity: Black • Clinical Interests: My clinical interests reside in mindfulness-based therapies and counseling practices, vocational counseling, psychoeducation, mind & body integrative therapy, and general mental health wellness. • Research interests: My current research interests are in the stigma against mental health in underrepresented communities, community-based participatory research, workplace mental health, and counseling training. • Contact info: [email protected]
Jiwon Lee, M.Ed. (enrolled 2022)
• Hometown: Seoul, South Korea • Ethnicity: Asian • Clinical Interests: Trauma-informed therapy, cross-cultural counseling (working with racial/ethnic minorities, LGBT+ population), self-acceptance/self-compassion, social anxiety • Research interests: Experiences of racism and microaggressions among Asians/Asian Americans, systemic interventions that target racism • Contact info: [email protected]
Claude Louis, M.S. (enrolled 2022)
• Hometown: Norwalk, CT • Ethnicity: Black/Haitian American • Clinical Interests: Community based counseling, integration of social justice in counseling for marginalized populations, LGBTQ focused counseling existential, humanistic, and person-centered counseling interventions. • Research interests: LGBTQ, minority and urban populations; development of humanistic, social justice interventions in community counseling settings to address retention, quality of mental health treatment and other disparities among urban vulnerable populations; counselor education, with a focus on counselor competency working with multicultural, immigrant, and other underserved populations. Counselor identity development and internalized racism. • Contact info: [email protected]
Trayvon Truss, M.A. (enrolled 2022)
• Hometown: Chicago, IL • Ethnicity: African American • Clinical and Research Interests: Stigma among mental health in African American men. • Contact info: [email protected]
Kayla Horne, M.A.
Katharina Lippert, B.S.
Kristin Woodlen, M.A.
The program typically takes four to five years of study, including a full-time pre-doctoral internship. Time for degree completion, including the dissertation is six years.
Continuous Enrollments Doctoral students in counseling psychology are required to maintain continuous enrollment during their program of studies. This means that during each semester of each academic year (excluding Summer Sessions), each student must enroll in at least one course. A formal leave of absence may be granted upon request and with the approval of the Graduate School’s Associate Dean.
Comprehensive take-home exam is required. Refer to the 2024 CPSY Doctoral Handbook for more information.
Interested in applying? Check out the PhD Counseling Psychology application requirements .
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Our combined doctoral program in counseling psychology and school psychology, accredited by the American Psychological Association (750 First St., NE, Washington, D.C. 20002-4242, 202-336-5979), focuses on preparing psychologists who can evaluate, provide and enhance human services through scientific inquiry and practice. Our program adheres to the scientist-practitioner model of training that provides you with an opportunity to receive specialized training in either counseling psychology or school psychology. The major difference between the two concentrations is counseling psychology's emphasis on older adolescent and adult populations as compared to school psychology's focus on child and adolescent client populations.
Why counseling psychology and school psychology at ub.
The features of our program include:
Academic credential granted | Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) |
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Credits required for completion | 96 |
Time to completion | 5 to 5+ years |
Course delivery | On campus |
Careers | Licensed psychologist in: |
Doctoral practicum contact hours | 1000 |
Application deadline | Fall: Dec. 1 |
Program coursework.
Our combined doctoral program in counseling psychology and school psychology is designed as a full-time program of study. You are required to be registered each semester. Full-time status requires being registered for 12 credit hours each semester. Graduate assistants are considered full-time when registered for 9 credit hours. The intent of the full-time residence requirement is to provide the interactions with faculty and fellow students necessary for acculturation and socialization in the science and practice of psychology.
Coursework information is being updated. Please check back for an updated list of course requirements.
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CEP 509 Education and Psychology Measurement CEP 522 Statistical Methods I CEP 581 Research Methods I CEP 610 Perspectives in Counseling Psychology CEP 618CP Principles of Counseling Practice CEP 653 Foundations of Counseling Theories | CEP 523 Statistical Methods II CEP 582 Research Methods II CEP 597 Counseling Practicum CEP 634 Multicultural Counseling CEP 658 Intro to Group Counseling |
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| CEP 528 HLM CEP 541 Human Development CEP 601A Advanced Practicum CEP 690 Personality Assessment CEP 700 Research Project |
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| CEP 564 Cognitive Psychology CEP 601B Advanced Practicum CEP 617 Advanced Group Counseling CEP 702 Dissertation |
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Program disclosures.
As articulated in Standard I.B.2, programs may have “admission and employment policies that directly relate to affiliation or purpose” that may be faith-based or secular in nature. However, such policies and practices must be disclosed to the public.
This program does not require students, trainees, and/or staff to comply with specific policies or practices related to the institution’s affiliation or purpose. Such policies or practices may include, but are not limited to, admissions, hiring, retention policies, and/or requirements for completion that express mission and values.
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Enrolled students and prospective students are strongly encouraged to contact their state’s licensure entity using the links provided in the full disclosure document to review all licensure and certification requirements imposed by their state(s) of choice.
Our combined doctoral program in counseling psychology and school psychology is accredited by the American Psychological Association (APA) : 750 First St., NE; Washington, D.C. 20002-4242; 202-336-5979.
In an effort to make the application process more equitable, the GRE/MAT is no longer required for admissions consideration. If you still plan to take the GRE/MAT exam, you can send your scores through the testing agency, and they will automatically be added to your application; however, they are not required for admission consideration to this program.
You must have a bachelor’s (BA/BS) or master's degree in a related field. While an undergraduate major in psychology is not required, we suggest that you present a broad background in the applied social sciences including anthropology, psychology and sociology.
Submit your completed online application, which includes:
Personal Interview Upon University Request: Applicants must make themselves available for interviews with faculty on campus. In most cases there will be one current doctoral student interviewing as well.
Former/Maiden Name: Please provide us with your former/maiden name if you have one. When requesting transcripts, please ask the sending institution to indicate your current name and former/maiden name.
Admission Decision: The admission decision will be communicated to you as soon as review is complete. The decision is based on a number of factors and is the result of a thorough and deliberate process. All decisions are final and cannot be appealed.
In order to qualify for the in-state residency tuition rate, you must provide residency documentation indicating you have lived in New York State (NYS) 12 months before your semester start date.
If accepted, you will need to upload three documents to qualify for the in-state tuition rate. See Required Documents for Residency Application for more information.
All financial forms and supporting documentation with required signatures must be uploaded with your application and dated within one year of your intended enrollment date.
Catherine P. Cook-Cottone
Professor Counseling, School And Educational Psychology
424 Baldy Hall North Campus Buffalo, NY 14260
Phone: 716-645-1128
Email: [email protected]
Myles S. Faith
420 Baldy Hall North Campus Buffalo, NY 14260
Phone: 716-645-1124
Email: [email protected]
Stephanie S. Fredrick
Associate Professor Counseling, School And Educational Psychology
409 Baldy Hall North Campus Buffalo, NY 14260
Phone: 716-645-1141
Email: [email protected]
Wendy M. Guyker
Clinical Associate Professor Counseling, School And Educational Psychology
Phone: 716-645-1105
Email: [email protected]
Amanda B. Nickerson
Distinguished Professor Counseling, School And Educational Psychology
428 Baldy Hall North Campus Buffalo, NY 14260
Phone: 716-645-3448
Email: [email protected]
Amy L. Reynolds
422 Baldy Hall North Campus Buffalo, NY 14260
Phone: 716-645-1112
Email: [email protected]
Tangela Roberts
Assistant Professor Counseling, School And Educational Psychology
North Campus 410 Baldy Hall Buffalo, NY 14260
Phone: 716-645-2484
Email: [email protected]
Sandro M. Sodano
427 Baldy Hall North Campus Buffalo, NY 14260
Phone: 716-645-1131
Email: [email protected]
Rebecca K. Vujnovic
421 Baldy Hall North Campus Buffalo, NY 14260
Phone: 716-645-1125
Email: [email protected]
We have a collection of frequently asked questions that may help you. If your questions are still unanswered, we are glad to help! Contact our admission office .
Office of Graduate Admission Graduate School of Education 366 Baldy Hall, North Campus 716-645-2110 [email protected]
Prepare to be part of the next generation of psychologists. Train to serve diverse communities in clinical settings in the U.S. Southwest and beyond. You can also use this degree to pursue an academic career.
This American Psychological Association-accredited PhD program in counseling psychology adheres closely to the scientist-practitioner training model in preparing graduates for employment in academic and clinical settings.
Although faculty interests are diverse, there is a common emphasis on using empirical data as the basis for culturally-responsive professional practice. The program boasts a strong commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion as evidenced in course offerings, clinical training, professional development activities and research foci.
Faculty research foci include the following:
Students enjoy exceptional clinical opportunities including placement in local hospitals, university and college counseling centers, community agencies and assessment sites. The program's state-of-the-art Counselor Training Center provides practicum experiences with campus and community clients as well as clinical supervision experiences. The center supports three complementary functions: clinical service provision, high-quality training, and innovative process and outcome research.
115 credit hours, a written comprehensive exam, a prospectus and a dissertation
Counseling Essentials Core Area (27 credit hours) CED522 Theories of Counseling and Psychotherapy (3) CED523 Psychological Tests (3) CED534 Occupations and Careers (3) CED545 Assessment and Diagnosis (3) CED567 Group Dynamics and Counseling (3) CED 576 Foundations of Counseling (3) CED577 Counseling Pre-practicum (3) CPY645 Professional Issues and Ethics (3) CPY671 Multicultural Counseling (3)
General Psychology Core Area (15 credit hours) CPY679 History and Systems (3) CPY654 Biological Bases (3) CPY676 Social Bases of Behavior (3) CED529 Lifespan Human Development (3) CPY691 Advanced Aspects of Cognitive and Affective Psychology (3)
Empirical Foundations Core Area (15 credit hours) CPY701 Science and Practice of Counseling Psychology (3) CPY702 Research Methods in Counseling Psychology (3) CED502 Counseling Data Analysis (3) EDP552 Multiple Regression and Correlation Methods (3) COE503 Intro to Qualitative Research (3)
Clinical Sequencing (21 credit hours) CED680 Beginning Practicum (3) CPY780 Advanced Practicum (3) CPY783 Fieldwork (12) CPY784 Pre-doctoral Internship (3) CPY691 Advanced Aspects of Cognitive and Affective Psychology (3)
Professional Development (4) CPY635 Professional Development (1)
Counseling Theory and Method (18 credit hours) CPY 677 Advanced Counseling (3) CPY 678 Supervision Theory (3) CPY 651 Personality Assessment (3) CPY 644 Psychology of Career (3) CPY 660 Prevention and Consultation (3) Diversity Course elective (3)
Research (3 or 6 credit hours) CPY592 Research Topic: Pre-Dissertation Research Paper (3) CPY 792 Research (3)
Culminating Experience (12 credit hours) CPY 799 Dissertation (12)
Additional Curriculum Information Students will take four semesters of CPY635 at one credit hour per semester. For the diversity course elective in the Counseling Theory and Method coursework, students will select from a list of electives in Area 5 as provided in the Graduate Student Handbook. Research courses should be selected in consultation with your program advisor.
Applicants must fulfill the requirements of both the Graduate College and the College of Integrative Sciences and Arts.
Applicants are eligible to apply to the program if they have earned a bachelor's or master's degree from a regionally accredited institution.
Applicants must have a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.00 (scale is 4.00 = "A") in the last 60 hours of their first bachelor's degree program, or they must have a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.00 (scale is 4.00 = "A") in an applicable master's degree program.
All applicants must submit:
Additional Application Information An applicant whose native language is not English must provide proof of English proficiency regardless of their current residency.
The personal statement should be single-spaced, roughly 600--800 words, and it should describe the applicant's history, academic and professional goals, and reasons for selecting the counseling psychology program at ASU.
Applicants must submit a sample of their expository writing (e.g., taken from a paper prepared for a course or a report on a project the applicant has completed in this field) not to exceed 1MB.
At least two of the recommendation letters must be from persons familiar with the applicant's academic work.
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Graduates provide clinical services in a variety of settings, such as community agencies, hospitals, private practice and university counseling centers. They also are employed in academic positions in universities across the country.
ASU programs that may lead to professional licensure or certification are intended to prepare students for potential licensure or certification in Arizona. Completion of an ASU program may not meet educational requirements for licensure or certification in another state. For more information, students should visit the ASU professional licensure webpage.
Graduates of the counseling psychology doctoral program meet the licensure requirements of most states. Because requirements vary by state, it is recommend that students consult the licensing requirements for the state in which they intend to reside.
School of Counseling and Counseling Psychology | EDB 446 [email protected] 480-965-8733
The PhD in Counseling Psychology program at Northeastern is designed to train the next generation of mental health professionals.
The PhD Program in Counseling Psychology offers doctoral education and training in psychology and prepares students for entry-level practice in counseling psychology. Doctoral level counseling psychologists conduct research, teach at the university level, supervise students and professionals, consult with community agencies, and provide clinical services to people across the developmental lifespan. Counseling psychologists also enhance the science of health promotion and health psychology and emphasize community-based interventions.
Mission: It is the mission of the PhD in Counseling Psychology program to train multiculturally competent counseling psychologists who are: (1) clinically adept in multiple settings with a variety of psychological and health-related issues; (2) able to conceptualize, conduct, and evaluate research across biological, cultural, and relational systems in numerous social contexts, such as families, schools, neighborhoods, and communities.
Our clinical training prepares counseling psychologists to work in various settings with individuals presenting with a variety of psychological and health-related issues. We emphasize an ecological model which encourages the conceptualization of relationships and research across multiple systems: biological, cultural, and relational. These relationships occur in various social contexts, including families, schools, neighborhoods and communities.
Northeastern’s Counseling Psychology Program is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of the American Psychological Association (APA) The next APA accreditation site visit will be held in 2024.
At least two years of intensive clinical training is required. This preparation includes advanced fieldwork at various mental health settings in the Boston area. Students are expected to be at their site for 20 hours each week. Approximately half of their time is direct service delivery. Training goals include advanced skill development in behavioral observations, interviewing, psychological assessment, counseling and treatment planning and practice, consultation, effective use of supervision, and an understanding of and commitment to the profession’s ethical codes. Students must complete a one year, full-time pre-doctoral internship that has been approved by the program.
Application.
Application Deadline: December 6th
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)
The Counseling Psychology program is committed to the scientist-practitioner model of training wherein professional psychologists are prepared to integrate theory, research, and practice in their practice as agents of knowledge development and change in a diverse society. The program prioritizes research, with students obtaining research, presentation, and publication experiences. The program incorporates diversity, focusing on contextually relevant skills in assessment and intervention with multicultural populations. The program also emphasizes an energetic and collaborative learning atmosphere.
Applications must be fully complete and submitted (including all required materials) and all application fees paid prior to the deadline in order for applications to be considered and reviewed. For a list of all required materials for this program application, please see the “ Admissions ” tab.
December 1 is the deadline for admission consideration.
*Those applicants interested in being considered for any available PhD funding should submit completed applications by December 1 for the following Fall semester.
Start Your Giant Leap with One Small Step
The counseling psychology program offers ONLY the Ph.D. as a terminal degree. A master’s degree is awarded en route to the Ph.D. for students entering the program with a bachelor’s degree, but this degree does not prepare graduates for licensure as a practicing counselor. Students who are unsure that they can or will complete a doctoral program should apply to a master’s program or to a doctoral program that awards a master’s degree as a part of the doctoral requirements.
Tentative Plan of Study
Practicum Placements
Students begin the application process to off-site practicum sites following consultation with their advisor the academic year prior to starting off-site. Often this is during student’s 2nd and 3rd years. In the spring semester, the program’s Off-Site Practicum Coordinator hosts a practicum fair for students to learn more about practicum partnerships in the community. After the attending the practicum fair, students contact practicum sites they are most interested in to set up an interview. Students should not contact sites directly before the practicum fair. Below are select examples of off-site practicum locations where our students receive training.
University Counseling Centers
Veteran’s Hospitals
Community Mental Health Centers
Please note: students may need to satisfy certain eligibility requirements (e.g., background check, drug screening) for some site placements. The placements change regularly as the program adds new sites and other sites become unavailable. Some sites accept only advanced students.
Funding Opportunities
Funding for Counseling Psychology doctoral students is complex and comes from multiple sources. First, students find assistantships in offices across campus, including the Academic Success Center, the Military Family Research Institute, and the Center for Career Opportunities. Students must apply and interview for these positions. Faculty and peers are supportive in filtering assistantship information to students, and faculty assist students in preparing their application materials. Nonetheless, the student is responsible for following up with the information and securing the assistantship. Although our students are very competitive for these positions, the process can be stressful.
Second, students may have opportunities to teach sections of undergraduate courses. These include EPDS 105: Academic and Career Planning, EPDS 315: Collaborative Leadership – Listening, EPDS 316: Collaborative Leadership – Cross-Cultural Settings, and EPDS 317: Collaborative Leadership – Mentoring. Students have also secured teaching assistantships in the Department of Psychological Sciences.
Finally, some students obtain faculty-nominated fellowships, which guarantee funding but require 20 hours per week of work for our home department, Educational Studies. Only a few fellowships are available each year, and they are competitive.
Although funding can be stressful, all current students in the program who want funding have at least a .25 FTE appointment. Regardless, some students obtain federal or private loans to supplement their income.
Additional funding information can be found on through College of Education graduate funding .
In addition to a submitted application (and any applicable application fees paid), the following materials are required for admission consideration, and all completed materials must be submitted by the application deadline in order for an application to be considered complete and forwarded on to faculty and the Purdue Graduate School for review.
A completed master’s degree is not required for admission to this program.
Application Requirements
Here are the materials required for this application
We encourage prospective students to submit an application early, even if not all required materials are uploaded. Applications are not forwarded on for faculty review until all required materials are uploaded.
How to Apply
When submitting your application for this program, please select the following options:
The Ph.D. program in Counseling Psychology at Purdue prepares students for professional licensure as a psychologist in the state of Indiana. Contact Eric Deemer at [email protected] before continuing with program application if you have questions regarding licensure or contact your state psychology licensure board about how this program may translate to licensure in your state of residence.
This program does not lead to licensure in the state of Indiana or elsewhere.
The U.S. Department of Education requires institutions to publicly disclose to prospective and currently enrolled students whether certain programs meet the education requirements for licensure or certification in the state or territory in which they reside. “Programs Leading to Professional Licensure” is defined as programs represented to prepare students for an occupation for which, at completion of the program, a local, state or federal license, or nongovernmental certification is required (i) as a precondition for employment, (ii) to perform certain functions, or (iii) to meet additional conditions that are generally needed to secure employment.
The Ph.D. program in counseling psychology at Purdue prepares students for professional licensure as a psychologist in the state of Indiana. However, the program has not made a determination as to whether its training requirements meet licensure standards in the remaining 49 U.S. states, the District of Columbia, and other specified territories. Current and prospective students are advised to contact the psychology licensure board in the jurisdiction in which they expect to practice to determine whether the program meets its licensure standards.
State by state psychology licensure requirements.
Currently Accepting Students: David Stanley, Eric Deemer, and Xiang Zhou.
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We embrace values of equity, social justice, and inclusiveness in all aspects of our training in the Counseling Psychology PhD program. These ideals are also reflected in the diverse backgrounds and cultural identities of faculty and students, which broadly reflect race, gender identity, sexual orientation, ethnicity, socioeconomic status, physical ability, age, national origin, and religion. Consistent with the values of the field of counseling psychology, we strive to train students to advocate with and on behalf of people with marginalized identities to address sociocultural, political, and institutional factors that serve to perpetuate systems of oppression that undermine well-being. To this end, we believe that it is necessary for us all, faculty and students, to explore and reflect upon our own biases, privileges, and blind spots in all aspects of our roles in this program. This ongoing process of critical self-examination and self-awareness can often be an uncomfortable one, particularly as other program members may hold beliefs and values that differ from one’s own. However, we strive to navigate diverse individual and cultural perspectives together in a climate of trust, safety, and support.
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We acknowledge the traditional homelands of the Indigenous People which Purdue University is built upon. We honor and appreciate the Bodéwadmik (Potawatomi), Lenape (Delaware), Myaamia (Miami), and Shawnee People who are the original Indigenous caretakers. See: https://www.purdue.edu/naecc/
College of humanities and sciences, ph.d. in counseling psychology.
The Doctor of Philosophy in Counseling Psychology offered by VCU is accredited by the American Psychological Association.
The program seeks to advance the field of counseling psychology through innovative and interdisciplinary approaches to science and service provision.
We offer generalist training and exposure to multiple theoretical models; however we also have a distinctive slant toward counseling health psychology. Specifically, students will be well-prepared to engage in:
Students are trained for a variety of career paths, including working as faculty in academia or medical schools, and implementing and evaluating interventions in hospital, community, university or other clinical settings.
Upon graduation, students are both competent scientists, and ready for licensure as doctoral-level psychologists with the knowledge and skills needed to engage in evidence-based practice consistent with the highest ethical and professional standards.
Please see the VCU Bulletin for additional degree information.
All students complete practicum positions at VCU in their second and third year. Second-year students work at VCU's University Counseling Services . Third-year students work at the Center for Psychological Development's Multicultural Clinic .
In their fourth year, students complete an external practicum in the greater Richmond community.
Counseling Psychology doctoral students are also required to complete an APA-accredited internship that must be one calendar year of full-time supervised counseling experience.
Our program has been accredited by the American Psychological Association since 1984. Our last APA site visit was in fall 2018. Our next APA site visit is scheduled for 2028.
Our program upholds the Counseling Psychology Model Training Values Statement Addressing Diversity put forth by the Council of Counseling Psychology Programs .
Commission on Accreditation 750 First Street NE, Washington, DC 20002 Phone: (202) 336-5979
110 credits
American Psychological Association
November 15, 2024
June 30, 2025
Tradition meets innovation in Counseling Psychology, Ph.D., a collaborative program that is jointly housed in the Department of Counseling, Higher Education, and Special Education and the Department of Psychology. This unique partnership offers students a diverse and interdisciplinary learning environment. You will receive rigorous training through a variety of modalities, including general psychology courses, small counseling psychology seminars, research, and applied counseling experiences with intensive personalized supervision.
Counseling Psychology, Ph.D. is recognized as one of the oldest programs in the nation, having been continuously accredited by the American Psychological Association (APA) since 1953.
Ideal candidates possess a blend of academic excellence, a passion for psychological research and practice, and a commitment to multicultural competence and social justice.
Are you ready to become a well-rounded psychologist equipped to make a real-world impact?
Information on admissions and application to this program can be found on the University Graduate Admissions website. We admit 3-6 students per year.
Admission Requirements Guide to Applying
Our program is a big commitment. If your answers to the following questions are "yes," then our program may be a good fit for you.
Are you interested in developing your research skills? Research is a part of everyday life in our program. Students are expected to be active in research throughout their doctoral program, and coursework is designed to encourage students to discover connections between research and practice. Students whose research interests match one or more of our faculty members may find our training program particularly rewarding. Conversely, our program probably would not be a good fit for people who have little interest in conducting research and building their research skills. Are you most interested in counseling adult populations? Our courses on counseling and assessment focus on working with clients who are young adults or older. Most of our practicum courses involve working with clients in the University of Maryland Counseling Center, all of whom are university students. For these reasons, our program is not a good choice for people who wish to focus their training on children and adolescents. Are you more interested in counseling than assessment and testing? Our training program emphasizes counseling over assessment and testing. We do offer a solid introduction to assessment and testing; however, our two course assessment sequence is designed only to help students achieve basic competence in cognitive, personality, and career assessment. In contrast, our curriculum gives students intensive training in counseling over their first three years of the program; students gain additional counseling experience in externship placements (typically starting in their third year). Students with a strong interest in assessment can seek outside training experiences in psychiatric settings, such as the Veterans Affairs hospitals and state psychiatric hospitals. Do you resonate with the values and traditions of counseling psychology? Our curriculum, training model, and research all reflect a strong connection to the main unifying themes of counseling psychology: focus on assets and strengths, person–environment interactions, educational and career development, social justice and diversity, and a focus on intact personalities. As a result, little class time is spent studying severe psychopathology and the medical model of assessment and treatment. Our students with a strong interest in psychopathology can seek outside training experiences in psychiatric settings, such as the Veterans Affairs hospitals and state psychiatric hospitals. Do you want to be part of a multicultural training environment? We strive to create an inclusive training environment that promotes multicultural self-awareness, knowledge, skills, and experiences that enable our graduates to develop and share knowledge regarding multicultural issues as well as to provide culturally sensitive services to a variety of individuals in our society and abroad. The process of deepening one’s awareness and understanding of multicultural diversity is inherently challenging. Our program is a good match for students who wish to embrace this challenge. Are you ready for at least 5 years of graduate training? Most of our students complete their doctorate in 6 years, though a minority earn their degree in 5 years (< 10% in recent years). Our program fits best for people who enjoy being in school. People who prefer a briefer graduate school experience might be more satisfied in a master's program in counseling or related fields, which are typically designed to be completed in two years. Links to directories of master's programs are available on our FAQ page .
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Courses, research and practical elements in this program are carefully selected to give you a well-rounded education, preparing you to excel in your career and make meaningful contributions to your field.
For full details on curriculum and program requirements, view the handbook.
Counseling Psychology Handbook
Our distinguished faculty bring expertise in areas such as psychotherapy outcomes, multicultural psychology, vocational psychology and interpersonal relationships.
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The Ohio State University
The PhD in Counseling Psychology at Ohio State University has been designed to train future counseling psychologists, following the competencies of American Psychological Association’s Council on Accreditation. Furthermore, you will be trained to use a health equity lens, to develop excellent advocacy skills, to understand the impact of change through policy making and to develop outstanding leadership skills. All of these skills will require taking an evidence-based approach. Thus, there will be ample opportunities in working closely with faculty to hone research skills to make an impact on scholarship, practice, policy and practice.
Key to teaching, research and learning in the college, associateships provide students with professional experience and financial support.
These financial awards are made by Ohio State to students based on academic merit through a university-wide competition.
The college annually awards scholarships to its students to support their academic goals.
Prerequisites
Please email [email protected] for the Counseling Psychology PhD Program Eligibility Guidelines
Program start
Autumn Semester
Deadline to apply
Minimum program hours
61 (post-master’s)
Statement of Purpose (up to 1500 words, 12-point font, double spaced)
The Counseling Psychology Doctoral Program at the Ohio State University in the College of Education and Human Ecology is not currently accredited by the American Psychological Association (APA). However, the program is pursuing accreditation through APA Commission on Accreditation ( APA-CoA ), the primary programmatic accreditor in the US for professional education and training in psychology.
More information and accreditation status is available on the program website .
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Boston University
Students in our doctoral program in Counseling Psychology & Applied Human Development (CPAHD) receive training in two core areas of study: 1) psychological foundations of behavior and 2) research methods and data analysis. Students identify the specialization area to which they are applying: Counseling Psychology or Applied Human Development. Further, students in both specialization areas will follow one of our two program tracks (Child/Adolescent Mental Health and Development or Sport/Performance Psychology) and receive additional training in the track area they choose. All students receive training in a specialization-specific applied experience or practice opportunities; Counseling Psychology students are also trained in counseling psychology foundations.
Graduates of our program use their specialized knowledge, research skills, and counseling competencies in a wide variety of postdoctoral career choices, including the following: faculty positions in colleges and universities; clinical or consulting positions in K–12 schools, government, industry, or human service agencies; and work with individuals, teams, or organizations dedicated to superior performance in sport and other performance realms.
Based in the Wheelock College of Education & Human Development, we are particularly focused on children and youth, and on educational and sport/performance settings, including elementary, middle, and high schools, college counseling centers, and college athletic teams. As an integral part of Boston University’s community engagement, we have a long-standing tradition of promoting social justice through our research, teaching, and collaborations with schools, community agencies, and other partners. We are dedicated to working in school settings because education provides a crucial contribution to the formation and maintenance of free and just societies by helping students to reach their fullest potential. The Counseling Psychology PhD Program is accredited by the American Psychological Association.
The CPAHD program has a core set of courses required of students in both specialization areas, as well as specialization-specific courses, as noted below. Note that the Doctoral Training Committee must approve other courses as substitutes for the courses listed below.
Total Minimum Units for Counseling Psychology: 97
Total Units for Applied Human Development: 81–90
Students will take 12 (CP) to 16 (AHD) elective units chosen to enhance their professional development.
Students must pass two qualifying tasks, the first of which must be completed before proceeding to the dissertation. The dissertation, written under the supervision of a faculty committee, must be based upon original research about a significant topic in the field.
Note that this information may change at any time. Read the full terms of use .
Boston University is accredited by the New England Commission of Higher Education (NECHE).
Aim 1: develop a professional identity as a culturally-competent health service counseling psychologist.
Aim 2: demonstrate clinical competencies for ethical interventions and culturally-sensitive evidence based psychological practice.
Aim 3: engage in original and empirical investigations of psychological phenomena and apply current scientific knowledge and methods to professional practice.
Aim 4: be sensitive and responsive to the complexity and intersectional nature of individual and cultural diversity, understanding how they affect psychological well-being and clinical practice, and working toward diversity, inclusion, and social justice.
Aim 5: develop knowledge in the foundational areas of general psychology and in counseling psychology theory, research, and practice.
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The Counseling Psychology Program faculty is committed to the core values, perspectives, and emphases that maintain our uniqueness as a specialty. Please see more information regarding the core values, perspectives, and emphases of Counseling Psychology as a specialty at APA Division 17 Society of Counseling Psychology webpage. We hold a positive developmental perspective that views human problems as occurring within a complex interaction of an individual's native endowments, contextual factors (e.g., culture, environment, relationships), and developmental changes the person experiences across their life. From birth to death, the process of living involves change and, at times, crises. Although personal crises can befall anyone at any time, counseling psychologists realize that economic, legal, educational, and other systems disadvantage some people more than others, increasing risk for psychological distress for the former and possibly creating protective factors for the latter. Thus, although we believe the psychological well-being of individuals depends upon the degree to which they can successfully adapt to the challenges they face, counseling psychologists recognize that the adaptability to, and severity of, challenges often are influenced by societal, environmental, and situational factors that are outside of individuals' direct control.
Counseling Psychology has also been unique in applied psychology because of its strong interest in the preventive aspects of mental health and the greater concern of the Counseling Psychologist with the nonpathological aspects of a client's condition (e.g., Counseling Psychology's emphasis on the client's strengths and the procedures that might be used to help the client recognize and optimize them; its attention to basic interpersonal processes). The faculty of the Counseling Psychology Program at the University of North Texas has maintained these emphases while recognizing that Counseling Psychologists today must also be able to assess, diagnose, and treat individuals who have more severe problems in functioning and/or meet criteria for a variety of psychiatric diagnoses. When working with these individuals, however, we assess how individual and cultural diversity, strengths, and developmental issues may affect their presentation, counseling process, etc.
In particular, the Counseling Psychology Program faculty recognizes and values the role that all forms of diversity have in shaping our clients and ourselves, our subjective experiences, perceptions, values, and the contexts in which we are embedded. Our educational activities and everyday interactions are enriched by a sense of humility and acceptance of one another; as members of the Counseling Psychology community, we aspire to learn from each other in an atmosphere of positive engagement and mutual respect. The program expects that students will be respectful and supportive of all individuals, including, but not limited to clients, staff, peers, and faculty who are different from themselves in racial, ethnic, and class backgrounds; national origins; religious, spiritual, and political beliefs; physical abilities; ages; gender identities; sexual orientations; and physical appearance, as well as other aspects of diversity. By valuing diversity in all its forms, we hope to promote thoughtful discussion, research, and intervention related to social justice issues. At the same time, we understand that growth and development of multicultural awareness, knowledge, and skills is a vital and ongoing process for everyone, including all faculty and students, that unfolds over time and through education, training, and self-reflection. Students enter the program with varying experiences of cultural diversity and are expected to take on the challenge of examining their own cultural identity and understanding ways in which their cultural context interacts with the experience of clients and others with whom they work. Continuing enhancement of multicultural competence is a necessary and personal journey in our community requiring openness to learning about each other as well as accepting others' individual processes.
The scope of developmental life issues that engage the interest and practice of counseling psychologists leads them to develop research interests of a very broad nature. In addition to developmental studies and studies of a social-psychological nature, counseling psychologists engage in process research, prevention and resilience research, studies of the profession and training, measurement issues, career development, family systems and relationships, performance enhancement, health and wellness outcomes of underserved communities, and the psychology of spirituality. We are fortunate at UNT to have such broad research interests well represented across the research programs of our faculty. The Counseling Psychology Program faculty believes that a strong foundation based on empirically derived knowledge is essential to expand the discipline of psychology, promote valid techniques in applied settings, and foster students' ability to think critically as they apply the perspectives of counseling psychology.
The Ph.D. degree in counseling psychology requires a minimum of 99 semester hours beyond the bachelor's degree, including a one-year, full-time paid pre-doctoral internship. Students who are admitted with a master's degree in a closely related field and able to devote themselves full time to their studies may complete the program in five years. Most students take about six years.
Doctoral students are required to demonstrate competency (grade of B or better) in all course work:
PSYC 5090 Social Psychology
PSYC 5640 Cognitive and Affective Bases of Behavior
PSYC 5700 Quantitative Methods I (including a lab)
PSYC 5710 Quantitative Methods II (including a lab)
PSYC 6030 Biological Bases of Behavior
PSYC 5010 Human Development
PSYC 5420 Assessment I (including a lab)
PSYC 5430 Assessment II (including a lab)
PSYC 5470 Vocational Psychology: Developmental Aspects
PSYC 5680 Foundation of Counseling Psychology
PSYC 5690 Legal and Ethical Issues in Professional Practice
PSYC 5780 Psychopathology
PSYC 6022 Application of Counseling Methods
PSYC 6060 Group Psychotherapy
PSYC 6300 Theory and Application of Multicultural Counseling
PSYC 6620 Supervision
PSYC 6630 Series on Psychotherapy
The applied training experience in Counseling Psychology begins on campus in the first semester. The bulk of applied training occurs at the Psychology Clinic and the University Counseling and Testing Services. The Psychology Clinic practicum team is composed of first, second, and third year students and the supervising psychologist. In the second and third year of the required practicum sequence, students divide their training between the Psychology Clinic and the University Counseling and Testing Services. After successfully completing the required on-campus practica, students are required to do at least two semesters of external practicum at a site of their choosing.
Doctoral counseling psychology students are admitted to one of the following 3 elective clusters: child and adolescent therapy , sport psychology , and minority wellness . It is critical to note that although clusters provide students more training opportunities to develop knowledge and competencies in particular areas, they only affect a small portion of the doctoral curriculum. All students in the program are trained by the program's faculty to be a counseling psychologist.
During their first year, doctoral students formulate a thesis research project to complete during their second year. Students are also encouraged to involve themselves in faculty members' research. Second- and third-year counseling psychology students take on increasing responsibility in research projects that will culminate in the student's completion of a dissertation.
A full-time, calendar-year internship is required. Internships are independent of academic training programs. Students bear the responsibility for applying for and gaining acceptance to internships. View the sites where UNT Counseling Psychology students have obtained internships in recent years.
Throughout training, the counseling program faculty members assess each student's progress. Evaluation focuses on development of general knowledge in the field of psychology and the specialty area of counseling psychology, competence in the delivery of applied services, skill in scientific investigation, and appropriate interpersonal and ethical functioning. Students who do not demonstrate satisfactory and continuous progress in these regards may be terminated from the counseling psychology program.
The Department of Psychology and the Counseling Psychology Program strive to support our doctoral students. Generally speaking, we are able to provide a financial support package to all of our students for at least 4 years which includes 20-hour assistantships and partial (usually 50% or more) tuition waivers in each long semester. Additionally, competitive scholarships and fellowships are available in the department and from the graduate school on campus.
The Psychology Clinic is used for practicum training. The clinic includes psychotherapy and assessment rooms and rooms with one-way mirrors for live observation of individual and group sessions. The counseling psychology program also uses training resources at the University Counseling and Testing Services. Both practicum sites are equipped with state-of-the-art digital video equipment to facilitate supervision and training.
The rate of attrition from the counseling psychology Ph.D. program has been very low in recent years. At this time the program has a larger percentage of women than men. Our students are diverse in age, geographical locations of home, undergraduate/master training programs, cultural & ethnic backgrounds, and interests. Most facilities on campus, including the Department of Psychology, are accessible to students with disabilities. The Ph.D. program usually admits 8 students annually and has about 45-50 students at any given time. The internship placement rate in the counseling psychology program has been 100% in recent years.
The Doctoral Program in Counseling Psychology at the University of North Texas provides student, education and training outcome data, and financial information in response to directives from the APA Office of Accreditation. The information provided includes data concerning applicants, admitted students, internship acceptance rates, time to program completion, licensure, student attrition rates, and financial costs.
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Introduction.
The Graduate Field of Psychological Sciences and Human Development (PSYHD) includes faculty members from departments across the university including Psychology, Neurobiology and Behavior, Communication, and Philosophy. See below for more on the Cornell Field System. The dominant strengths of the PSYHD Field lie in four broadly defined areas: Cognition , Development , Neuroscience , and Social and Personality . The goal of the Field is to educate students to become researchers, scholars, and teachers who will contribute to the future of psychology as a scientific discipline in academic or other research-oriented settings.
Our program prepares students for research and teaching careers in academic life, work in government agencies, and careers in industry or other public and private sectors. We encourage you to explore the history of our M.A. and Ph.D. theses through the Cornell University Theses/Dissertations guide .
Please note that we do not offer training in clinical psychology, counseling, school psychology, community psychology, industrial psychology, or clinical neuropsychology. Applicants with primary interests in these subjects are not admitted.
To enter the PSYHD Doctoral (Ph.D.) program, you must apply directly to the Cornell University Graduate School. You may also want to investigate the Cornell Graduate School site for additional information about applying.
Application portal opens on September 1 Application portal closes on December 1 (11:59 pm)
We offer three Ph.D. Degrees:
•Ph.D. in Psychology •Ph.D. in Developmental Psychology •Ph.D. in Human Development and Family Studies
The Ph.D. Graduate Student Handbook (Quick Guide) can be found here.
The Ph.D. program in PSYHD is a research focused, apprentice-styled (mentor-mentee) graduate program. The curriculum and requirements are designed for a 5 year program; the median time to complete the Ph.D. is 5.5 years.
Student progress is supervised by a Primary Advisor who serves as the Chair of a Special Committee comprised of two faculty members, typically within the Psychological Sciences and Human Development graduate field . Prospective students should investigate the faculty members within the PSYHD field, and particularly within the Department of Psychology, whose research interests are compatible with the students' interests. Prospective students for the Ph.D. program should then contact those faculty directly before applying.
Academic Statement of Purpose
Describe (within 1000 words) the substantive research questions you are interested in pursuing during your graduate studies, and explain how our program would help you achieve your intellectual goals. Additionally, detail your academic background, intellectual interests and any training or research experience you have received that you believe has prepared you for our program. Within your statement, please also identify specific faculty members whose research interests align with your own interests.
Personal statement of interest
Please describe (within 1000 words) how your personal background and experiences influenced your decision to pursue a graduate degree. Additionally, provide insight on your potential to contribute to a community of inclusion, belonging, and respect where scholars representing diverse backgrounds, perspectives, abilities, and experiences can learn and work productively and positively together. We also encourage you to include information on any of the following areas:
Applicants are not required to submit scores on the GRE; the GRE subject test in psychology, or to have had an undergraduate major in psychology.
Prior research experience is highly desirable; applicants may submit research reports or work.
Additional requirements for International applicants:
At Cornell, graduate study is organized using a field structure. Fields are composed of faculty members from a number of departments who come together around a shared intellectual interest, and may draw from different campuses or colleges. Graduate students are admitted to fields of study. Within each field, they select major and minor subjects, which are research interests or concentrations.
Fields span departments and even disciplines. It’s possible for a student in the field of economics to include faculty on his or her special committee from industrial labor and economics, civil and environmental engineering, and sociology, along with the more traditional economics and management.
Click here for the complete "Fields of Study, Subjects, and Concentrations" in PDF form .
Alexander G. Ophir, Director of Graduate Studies Uris Hall, Room 218 E-mail: [email protected] Phone: 607-255-3714
Pamela A. Cunningham, Graduate Field Assistant • Psychology Ph.D. Uris Hall, Room 211A E-mail: [email protected] Phone: 607-255-3834 Fax: 607-255-8433
Marianne Arcangeli, Graduate Field Assistant • Developmental Psychology Ph.D. • Human Development and Family Studies Ph.D. Martha Van Rensselaer Hall, Room G201B E-mail: [email protected] Phone: 607-255-4661
Ms in psychology: professional counseling psychology.
Our Master of Science in Psychology with a major in Professional Counseling Psychology prepares research-informed future therapists, counselors and consultants for the independent and licensed professional practice of counseling, psychotherapy and program evaluation. Our program offers students a solid foundation in psychology and opportunities for specializing in a range of clinical problems and diverse populations, with learning through faculty-guided mentorship and supervised clinical training.
The program is designed to provide instruction and training for advanced study in psychology and prepare students to become professional Licensed Mental Health Counselors (LMHCs) in Florida. Students are trained to use scientific and applied behavioral science theories, methods, techniques, and evidence-based treatments for the purpose of describing, preventing, and treating psychological problems, enhancing mental health and human development.
Students may pursue this program in a hybrid or fully online format.
Applicants must apply to either the hybrid OR the fully online program. Only Florida residents are eligible for admission to the online program. See program structure or contact [email protected] for more information.
Our courses and clinical training are aligned to the current training requirements needed for licensure as a Mental health Counselor in the State of Florida. Beginning July 1, 2025, an applicant must have a master’s degree from a program that is accredited by the Council for Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs (CACREP), the Masters in Psychology and Counseling Accreditation Council (MPCAC), or an equivalent accrediting body which consists of at least 60 semester hours to apply for licensure. Our program is currently under review for accreditation by the Masters in Psychology and Counseling Accreditation Council (MPCAC).
Most admissions questions are answered on our Admissions page and the associated FAQs. Our program holds two types of group pre-admissions advising sessions monthly to provide assistance and answer applicant questions.
1. Virtual Information Sessions with program faculty and the Office of Graduate Admissions.
2. Virtual Applicant Office Hours with program faculty.
Please use the link below to sign up for one of our monthly virtual information sessions: https://s.visitdays.com/fiu/ci/txgtxfnnvp
Individualized pre-admissions advising sessions are not available. Please send admissions and application questions to [email protected] .
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This 48-credit program is designed for individuals with a bachelor ’ s degree seeking foundational courses for understanding individual and systems behavior. Student s interested in pursuing professional licensure are required to complete the supplemental Ed.S. program which is comp rised of an additional 12 credits of advanced-level practice and knowledge courses. The total credits for the combined M.A./Ed.S. degree programs is 60, which meets the academic requirements for licensure as a Professional Counselor in New Jersey. A capstone project or the equivalent is required of all students prior to program completion.
Note: The Ed.S. degree requires separate application and is currently available only to students who have completed the M.A. in Counseling requirements from Seton Hall University.
The priority dead l ine to submit application materials for admission delivery is May 1 for fall admission and November 1 for spring admission. Applicants must submit the following:
A completed graduate application and fee;
Two letters of recommendation. Recommendations must be from person(s) who can attest to your relational abilities, fit with the counseling profession, and capacity for graduate study (e.g., prior clinical supervisor );
Personal Statement, which includes a description of prior related work experience, qualifications, goals for self in the program, and professional goals;
Official copies of all previous graduate transcript; and
Data obtained from these sources provide information regarding student diversity, interests, and prior academic accomplishments in relation to program goals.
Course List
Code | Title | Hours |
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Core Courses: | ||
Orient Professional Counseling | 3 | |
Counseling Theory | 3 | |
Psychology-Human Devl | 3 | |
Abnormal Psychology | 3 | |
Appraisal and Assmt in Counslg | 3 | |
Stat Theory - Computer App I | 3 | |
Counselor Ethics in Practice | 3 | |
Multicultural Couns-Psychology | 3 | |
Counseling-Community Agencies | 3 | |
Counseling Skills | 3 | |
Career Development-Counseling | 3 | |
Research Methods | 3 | |
Group Counseling | 3 | |
Practicum Counseling | 3 | |
Internship-Counseling | 3 | |
Internship Counseling II | 3 | |
Total Hours | 48 |
Prerequisites required. See program handbook and adviser for more information.
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