In our Clinical/Counseling Psychology doctoral program, you'll follow a scientist-practitioner model, gaining expertise in coursework, clinical training (practica, externships, internship), and research (including your dissertation). We also provide strong training in teaching and mentoring to support your path toward an academic career. Throughout the program, you'll integrate practice, theory, and research while developing the skills to engage in empirically informed, socially just clinical practice and clinically informed research. You'll learn to honor individual differences and cultures in your work while critically examining the structural and systemic forces that impact well-being.
Doctor of Philosophy
Clinical/Counseling Psychology
Build on your knowledge of clinical and counseling psychology and prepare for a career as a psychologist in community agencies, clinics, hospitals, or private practice.
Why Clinical/Counseling Psychology?
Program Director A. Jordan Wright explains what the combined Clinical/Counseling Psychology PhD program means for student experience during the program and after.
Program Features
Student Experience
Join our Clinical/Counseling Psychology doctoral program and become part of a vibrant community dedicated to networking, mentorship, and professional growth. Take advantage of research and clinical forums, diversity dialogues, student-led initiatives, teaching experiences, and writing support—plus, explore student profiles to learn about the journeys and achievements of those who came before you.
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Research
From your first semester, you’ll join a faculty research team, dedicating at least 20 hours per week to hands-on research training. You’ll have the flexibility to transition teams or collaborate across labs while building a strong research portfolio through publications, grants, and presentations.
Center for Counseling and Community Wellbeing
As a part of your training in the Clinical/Counseling Psychology program, you’ll engage with the Center, offering essential services to address the social, emotional, and behavioral health needs of the local community. You'll gain hands-on experience providing support to children, adolescents, adults, and families.