PhD Counseling Psychology

The PhD in Counseling Psychology prepares students for the practice of psychology in schools, colleges, agencies, hospitals, churches, businesses, industries and private settings. It is the intent of the program to prepare graduates for licensure as professional psycholo­gists in the U.S. and with eligibility to practice internationally. Students should consult with the appropri­ate authorities regarding requirements in the states or countries in which they wish to practice. Counseling psychology students may specialize in one of the listed areas of concentration: Adult, Child, Family or Cultural Diversity. Specialty concentrations should be developed within a student’s course plan in close consultation with their advisor to coincide with the student's dissertation topic.

Admissions: Students entering the PhD program in Counseling Psychology should have a master’s degree in counseling or a related field.  An applicant with an outstanding academic record may enter without a master’s degree, providing the applicant has an undergraduate major in psychology and a satisfactory GPA, and presents satisfactory scores on both the GRE General Test and it is strongly suggested that the student applicant also take the Advanced Test in Psychology. A master’s degree may be received en route to the doctoral degree in which case students may be asked to terminate at the master’s level if they do not demonstrate ability to continue toward the doctoral degree. Students who choose to receive a master’s degree en route to the doctoral degree or who are asked to terminate at the master’s level take the MA comprehen­sive examinations. Students who proceed directly to the doctoral degree are not required to take the MA comprehensive examinations.

Prerequisites (When Entering from the Master's Degree)

Degree Requirements

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