Counseling Psychology PhD Facts at a Glance

Requirements
PhD in Counseling Psychology
Credit Hours
  • BA 107 semester hour
  • MA 62 semester hours
Program Length
  • BA  5 years
  • MA  4 years
Admission Requirements
  • Strong academic record
  • Demonstrated interest in and commitment to Counseling Psychology
  • GRE General required (scores must be official)
  • Three letters of reference
  • Completed application
  • Bachelors or Masters Degree in Psychology or Related Field
  • Applications are due January 5 and admission interviews are typically conducted in late February or early March
Graduation Requirements
  • Successful completion of all required courses
  • GPA 3.0 or better
  • Passing grades on all comprehensive examinations
  • Passing grades on all areas of portfolios
  • Successfully completed fieldwork and internship
  • Completed dissertation

Applications for Fall 2010 to the Phd in Counseling Psychology Program
107 applicants
34 or 32% of applicants were invited for an interview
7 or 6.5% of total applicants were offered admission
4 of the 7 students offered admissions accepted our offer
3 of the 4 students who accepted our offer of admissions received a Stipended Graduate Assistantship (SGA)
1 of the 4 students who accepted our offer of admissions received a graduate fellowship

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