Doctoral Degree in Education and Counseling Psychology - Counseling Psychology
OVERVIEW
Who is this program for?
This program is ideal for students who want to become experts in applied mental health care. It’s well suited for those pursuing careers in counseling, psychotherapy, assessment, or consultation—whether in private practice or in settings such as healthcare facilities, community mental health centers, veterans services, rehabilitation agencies, or corporate and organizational consulting, as well as careers in academia.
Program Overview
Through rigorous courses, supervised clinical practica, and mentored research, our students learn the research, psychotherapy, professional, and cultural humility skills needed to address structural challenges and foster the well-being of diverse populations through the science and practice of psychology. Like most scientist-practitioner programs accredited by the American Psychological Association (APA) Commission on Accreditation, our PhD program requires 5 to 7 years of full-time study (9-12 credits per fall/spring semester) and completion of a dissertation plus a full-time yearlong internship.
Our Accreditation
This program is accredited by the American Psychological Association (APA) This accreditation confirms that our curriculum prepares graduates to provide ethical, skillful, and effective psychological services, supporting their readiness for licensure and professional practice.
Plan to Pursue Licensure Outside of Kentucky?
If you plan to obtain professional licensure outside of Kentucky, please refer to the Licensure page to confirm whether the program meets the educational requirements for professional licensure in your state of interest.
Admission Requirements
Please view the Graduate School's Admission Requirements. If there are Program Specific Requirements listed below, those will also apply.
Application Requirements
Please view the application requirements for the Graduate School. If there are Program Specific Requirements listed below, those will also apply.
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What You'll Learn
Degree requirements, course descriptions and academic policies for all programs are detailed in the University Catalog.
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As a graduate student, there are additional opportunities for student funding. Once you are admitted into a degree-bearing graduate program at UK, you can apply for a wide variety of financial assistance, including assistantships and fellowships. These opportunities can be tied to your program’s availability, so you should inquire with your program director about opportunities available within your program!
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