Program Overview
The major objective of the Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) degree program in counseling psychology is to develop capable professionals who are able to practice independently as psychologists. Training is oriented toward the acquisition of those skills necessary for effective functioning in individual, community, or institutional settings. The program seeks to develop proficiency in four main areas: core psychology, psychotherapeutic intervention, assessment/diagnosis, and research. In addition to the knowledge expected of any psychologist, the range of skills expected of each graduate is reflected in the training provided in individual, group, and marriage and family therapy as well as assessment and diagnosis in each of these modalities.
This program requires that applicants have a master’s degree in a related field. In addition to doctoral coursework and practica, a year-long internship and a dissertation are required. These requirements reflect the practitioner-scholar model in the preparation of psychologists. Each student is required to take coursework in supervision and provide supervision to master’s level community counseling students. Participation in the Psychological Services Clinic, a freestanding clinic of the counseling psychology program that serves the local community is required for all students; approved externships are also available for students to obtain additional training experience. These unique features of the program develop psychologists with well-developed clinical skills and the scientific methodology to inform their practice.
Note:
The program in counseling psychology is no longer accepting new students and is in the process of being phased out. There are no plans to re-open the program in the future. The information contained in this section is for the use of current students only.
Program Options
- The Ph.D. degree in Counseling Psychology
Curriculum and Course Descriptions
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