Counseling Psychology Psy.D.

This program is designed to develop individuals who will be effective counseling psychologists in community, agency or system settings. The program focuses primarily on training effective persons for therapy and assessment of individuals and groups, supervising others in the helping professions and researching and evaluating programs relative to counseling. Secondarily, the objectives are to teach and train professionals and paraprofessionals in psychology and to develop skills in documenting the effectiveness of these programs and consulting in prevention and treatment models. All graduates of the Psy.D. program will meet APA standards which lead to eligibility for licensing as a psychologist.

Admission: Applications must be complete and on file in the Applied Psychology and Counselor Education office by December 15, with decisions announced by the first week of April.

1.	All entering doctoral students will hold a bachelor's or master's degree in psychology/counseling or a related field; a minimum of 1000 combined score on the Verbal and Quantitative subtests of the GRE, with no score below 450, and a minimum of 3.5 on the Analytical Writing subtest; 3.25 GPA.

2.	Three letters of recommendation from individuals who are familiar with the student’s academic and clinical skills.

3.	A further review process is conducted by the faculty for admission. Finalists are invited to attend an admission screening workshop.

Admission decisions are based on the professional judgment of the faculty, considering the above data, including personal characteristics and interpersonal communications style as assessed in the pre-admission workshop. Applications are evaluated on a competitive basis; positions are limited.

For degree and program requirements, see:

Counseling Psychology Psy.D.

credit hrs titleThe Programs in School Psychology are housed within the School of Applied Psychology & Counselor Education and offer graduate training at two levels:

•	Specialist (Ed.S.)

•	Doctoral (Ph.D.)

The aim of these programs is to develop professionals who are able to apply psychological and educational principles to improve the psychosocial environments of children (ages birth-21) and their families. Attention is directed toward the development of skills in the assessment of the intellectual, emotional, and social development of children; planning and implementing direct academic and social/emotional interventions with a focus on evidence-based and culturally sensitive practice; and providing individual and systems consultation within schools and the larger community. Students who successfully complete either the Ed.S. or Ph.D. are eligible for state licensure and national certification.

Admission Requirements. The Graduate School application must be submitted by December 15. In addition to meeting the admission requirements of the Graduate School, the student must submit the following data to the Applied Psychology and Counselor Education Office by December 15. The master's degree is not required for admission. Educational Specialist - admission decisions are announced by March 30. Doctoral - admission decisions are announced by March15.

•	Supplementary Data Sheet (included in APCE Application Packet).

•	Three letters of recommendation from individuals familiar with the applicant's academic skills and relevant experience.

•	Current vita.

•	A written statement regarding the relationship of the program to the personal and professional goals of the applicant. This statement should be forwarded to the School Psychology Admissions coordinator.

•	An official report of scores on the Graduate Record Examination. A minimum of 1000 combined score on the Verbal and Quantitative subtests is recommended, with no score below 450, and a minimum of 3.5 on the analytical writing subtest.

•	Official transcripts from all undergraduate and graduate institutions attended (minimum 3.25 GPA recommended).

Applications are evaluated competitively for a limited number of positions. The application must demonstrate clear potential for success in a School Psychology program.