The principles underlying our Clinical/Counseling Psychology doctorate are a combination and integration of models traditionally associated with clinical psychology–including health, wellness, and psychological science–and models traditionally associated with counseling psychology–including strength- and asset-based, social justice-oriented, and multicultural perspectives.
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Degree Details
Official Degree Title
PhD in Clinical/Counseling Psychology
Format
Full-time
Credits
69-72
Students with a master’s degree in counseling (or related) with prior exposure to clinical and counseling practice will complete the program for 69 credits. Students without such prior exposure will complete the program for 72 credits.
Start Date
Fall
Application Deadline
About the Program
The program follows the basic pattern of a scientist-practitioner model. The major components of the Clinical/Counseling Psychology doctorate are course work, clinical training (practica, externships, internship), and research training (including dissertation). Solid training in teaching and mentoring, giving students the professional background toward a career in academics, is another key feature of our program. Across all components, attention is given to the integration of practice, theory, and research. The program prepares students to engage in empirically-informed and social justice-oriented clinical practice as well as clinically-informed research. Special attention is paid to honoring the individual differences and cultures of those students with whom they work (in clinical work and in research), as well as understanding the structural and systemic forces that impact their well-being.
Licensure and Accreditation
The PhD in Clinical/Counseling Psychology was first registered with the New York State Department of Education for the professional preparation of psychologists in 1971. Graduates of the program become fully qualified psychologists with specialized training in counseling and are eligible for licensure by the state. Learn more about licensure requirements in those states in which students are doing learning placements.
The Clinical/Counseling Psychology program has been fully accredited since 1981 by the American Psychological Association, Office of Program Consultation and Accreditation, 750 First Street, NE, Washington DC 20002-4242 (202-336-5979). Questions related to the program's accreditation status may be directed to this office.
The program is currently accredited by the APA as Counseling Psychology program, with a reaccreditation visit scheduled for 2025 to become officially accredited as a combined Clinical/Counseling Psychology program.
Center for Counseling and Community Wellbeing
The Center is part of the teaching and training program in Clinical/Counseling Psychology and provides services to meet the local community's social, emotional, and behavioral health needs. We provide a range of services to children, adolescents, adults, and families. Learn more about the Center, an important part of the Department of Applied Psychology at NYU Steinhardt.
Clinical/Counseling Psychology Doctoral Program Online Info Session
TBD
Individuals interested in learning about and applying for the Doctoral Program in Counseling Psychology in the Department of Applied Psychology at New York University will have the opportunity to hear from the Chair of the Admission Committee, Dr. Anil Chacko, about the process. This will include information about the mission of the program, requirements for applying, and what makes for a successful candidate/application. There will also be an opportunity for Questions and Answers.
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GRE Requirements:
The GRE (both the general test and the GRE subject test) is not a requirement for applications to the Clinical/Counseling Psychology PhD program. Even if GREs are submitted, they will not be considered.
Research Mentors:
The doctoral program in Clinical/Counseling Psychology at NYU is a small, individualized scientist-practitioner training program; thus, we pay close attention to the match between the candidate and the program’s faculty and resources. In particular, we seek to admit students whose professional interests align with the program as a whole and whose research interests are well-matched with those of one or more faculty member. Each new student will be matched with a primary research mentor and will also be supported by secondary faculty mentors in other research and clinical roles.
The faculty who are available to serve as primary research mentors for the Fall 2025 admissions cycle are:
Other faculty are potentially available to serve as secondary mentors, so we encourage you to write about your interests and experiences that demonstrate that you are a good match with the program as a whole as well as with your potential primary mentor.
Questions:
If you have questions regarding admission requirements, please review our How to Apply page.
If you have any additional questions that are not addressed on the "How to Apply" page, please contact us at applied.psychology@nyu.edu.
NYU Steinhardt offers a competitive funding package for PhD students who study full time. Learn more about Steinhardt's funding opportunities.
Our program will prepare you for diverse roles in academia, social research, and clinical practice. In the academic arena, our students can go on to jobs in schools of psychology, public health, and public policy. In the area of social research, students are prepared to obtain positions in research, advocacy, and social service organizations.
Additionally, our students are well-positioned for jobs in private-practice and healthcare organizations. Indeed, there is increasing demand for evidence-based strategies in health and social service organizations and our students are qualified to contribute to the design and implementation of such strategies, and the delivery of evidence-based interventions.
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