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Doctor of Philosophy
Clinical/Counseling Psychology

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

Why Clinical/Counseling Psychology?

Program Director A. Jordan Wright explains what the combined Clinical/Counseling Psychology PhD program's impact on student experience during and after the program.

Licensure and Accreditation

The PhD in Clinical/Counseling Psychology was first registered with the New York State Department of Education in 1971 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 states where 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), since 1981. This office may be contacted with questions about the program's accreditation status, which may be directed to this office.

The program is currently accredited by the APA as a Counseling Psychology program, with a reaccreditation visit scheduled for 2025 to become officially accredited as a combined Clinical/Counseling Psychology program.

Admissions

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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