Counseling Psychology Ph.D.
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Purpose
- Trained to have a broader scope of practice and provide patients with more culturally-sensitive and culturally-informed treatment options
- Individuals with a PhD in counseling psychology can work as counselors and educators in an academic setting
Program Length
- A PhD program can take anywhere from 4-8 years to complete
- Some schools may have accelerated programs that allow you to take more courses and begin your dissertation earlier
- Requires additional fieldwork hours post-graduation
Licensure
- Depending on the state, candidates must accrue between 2,000-3,000 fieldwork hours
- Pass the Examination for Professional Practice in Psychology (EPPP)
- Pass the state-specific licensure exam
Program Specialization Examples
- Some programs may offer additional concentrations that require additional coursework:
Bilingual Latinx Mental Health Concentration
Health Psychology Emphasis
Work Settings
- Colleges and universities, K-12 schools
- Resouce or counseling centers, community mental haelth centers, medical facilities, health maintenance organizations
Graduate admissions requirements (in addition to general requirements)
- Some programs may have specific course requirements (e.g., research methods, cognitive psychology, developmental psychology); it will be important to look closely at each program’s admission requirements.
Example Programs & Tuition Costs
Columbia University Teachers College Counseling Psychology PhD
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Boston College Counseling Psychology PhD
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University of Wisconsin Counseling Psychology PhD
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