Doctor of Psychology (PsyD)

Counseling Psychology Specialization

School of Psychology

The PsyD specialization in counseling psychology prepares learners to pursue diverse career paths within our changing society. Because this specialization is ultimately designed for state licensure eligibility as a counseling psychologist*, it is a very rigorous program that requires course work, residency, and field training experiences. Doctoral graduates typically intend to seek a license to practice professional psychology and must be familiar with the licensure requirements of their state psychology boards. In addition to providing counseling services to individuals and groups, graduates will be prepared to work with nonprofit organizations, to teach at the undergraduate or graduate level, to conduct program evaluations, to offer consulting services, and to provide supervision of other mental health professionals.

Year in Residence Requirements: One two-week extended seminar followed by nine weekends in residence. Concludes with a second two-week extended seminar.

Field Training Requirements: 1,000 practicum hours and 2,000 pre-doctoral internship hours.

ENROLL NOW FOR CLASSES BEGINNING: January 6, 2025 COMPLETED APPLICATION DUE: 2 months prior to program start COST PER 5-CREDIT COURSE: $2,075 Two or three concurrent 5-credit courses $1,875 per course (pricing is subject to periodic adjustment) TOTAL QUARTER CREDITS: 145 credits

Core Courses:

• PSY 7021 - Foundations of Psychology - Doctoral Learners - 5 credits
• PSY 7110 - History and Systems of Psychology - 5 credits
• PSY 7210 - Lifespan Development - 5 credits
• PSY 7421 - Cognitive/Affective Psychology - 5 credits
• PSY 7520 - Social Psychology - 5 credits
• PSY 7540 - Multicultural Perspectives in Human Behavior - 5 credits
• PSY 7625 - Advanced Inferential Statistics - 5 credits
• PSY 7656 - Advanced Research Methods - 5 credits
• PSY 8220 - Advanced Psychopathology - 5 credits
• PSY 8230 - Psychological Testing - 5 credits
• PSY 8240 - Advanced Psychological Testing - 5 credits
• PSY 8371 - Strategies of Clinical Supervision & Consultation - 5 credits

Specialization Courses:

• PSY 7310 - Biological Basis of Behavior - 5 credits
• PSY 8090 - Counseling Theories - 5 credits
• PSY 8093 - Professional Standards and Ethics of Counseling - 5 credits
• PSY 8160 - Strategies for Career and Life Planning - 5 credits
• PSY 8392 - Doctoral Practicum I - 5 credits
• PSY 8394 - Doctoral Practicum II - 5 credits
• PSY 8401 - Internship I - 5 credits
• PSY 8402 - Internship II - 5 credits
• PSY 8403 - Internship III - 5 credits
• PSY 8404 - Internship IV - 5 credits
• PSY 9984 - Comprehensive Doctoral Examination I - 5 credits
• PSY 9985 - Comprehensive Doctoral Examination II - 5 credits
• PSY 9301 - Dissertation Research I - 5 credits
• PSY 9302 - Dissertation Research II - 5 credits
• PSY 9303 - Dissertation Research III - 5 credits
• PSY 9304 - Dissertation Research IV - 5 credits

One Elective Course:

• Choose one course in the Harold Abel School of Psychology - 5 credits

Learn more about our related specializations:

• Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Psychology - General Psychology
• Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Human Services - Counseling Studies
• Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Human Services - Social and Community Service
• Master of Science (MS) in Human Services - Mental Health Counseling
• Doctor of Psychology (PsyD) - Clinical Psychology

*Check Your State Licensure Requirements. The ability to practice as a professional psychologist -- independently and without supervision — is regulated in all states. If you intend to seek licensure or certification, check the program requirements for licensure or certification in your home state.