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Residential

Counseling Psychology

Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Educational Studies

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The Counseling Psychology program is committed to the scientist-practitioner model of training where professional psychologists are prepared to integrate theory, research, and practice in their practice as agents of knowledge development and change in today’s society. The program prioritizes research, with students gaining research, presentation, and publication experiences. The program also emphasizes an energetic and collaborative learning atmosphere.

To learn how to apply to this program, review the information in the “Admissions” tab.

What degree is conferred upon satisfactory completion of this program?

Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Educational Studies with a concentration of Counseling Psychology. This information will be listed on the transcript, and the diploma states the degree objective.

90
Credit program
Dec 1
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Courses

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Courses

The counseling psychology program offers ONLY the PhD as a terminal degree. A master’s degree is awarded en route to the PhD for students entering the program with a bachelor’s degree, but this degree does not prepare graduates for licensure as a practicing counselor. Students who are unsure that they can or will complete a doctoral program should apply to a master’s program or to a doctoral program that awards a master’s degree as a part of the doctoral requirements.

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Supplemental Information

Admissions

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Admissions

This program reviews applications for one start term per year: fall. Please carefully review the information in each section below, specifically the information regarding the Application Deadline, to ensure that your graduate application is complete with the application fee paid before the deadline.

A completed master’s degree is not required for admission to this program.

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Licensure

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Professional Licensure Disclosure Statement

The U.S. Department of Education requires institutions to publicly disclose to prospective and currently enrolled students whether certain programs meet the education requirements for licensure or certification in the state or territory in which they reside. “Programs Leading to Professional Licensure” is defined as programs represented to prepare students for an occupation for which, at completion of the program, a local, state or federal license, or nongovernmental certification is required (i) as a precondition for employment, (ii) to perform certain functions, or (iii) to meet additional conditions that are generally needed to secure employment.

The Ph.D. program in counseling psychology at Purdue prepares students for professional licensure as a psychologist in the state of Indiana. However, the program has not made a determination as to whether its training requirements meet licensure standards in the remaining 49 U.S. states, the District of Columbia, and other specified territories. Current and prospective students are advised to contact the psychology licensure board in the jurisdiction in which they expect to practice to determine whether the program meets its licensure standards.

Accreditation Information

Questions related to the program’s accredited status should be directed to the Commission on Accreditation:

Office of Program Consultation and Accreditation
American Psychological Association
750 1st Street, NE,
Washington, DC 20002
Phone: (202) 336-5979 / E-mail: apaaccred@apa.org
Web: http://www.apa.org/ed/accreditation

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Currently Accepting Students: David Stanley and Eric Deemer

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Heather Servaty-Seib

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David C. Stanley, Jr.

Director C.A.R.E. Lab, Clinical Assistant Professor

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