PhD Counseling Psychology at Arizona State University

Programme overview

This American Psychological Association-accredited Doctor of Philosophy program in counseling psychology adheres closely to the scientist-practitioner training model to prepare you for employment in academic and clinical settings. Although faculty interests are diverse, there's a common emphasis on using empirical data as the basis for culturally responsive professional practice.

What you will study

106 credit hours, a written comprehensive exam, a prospectus and a dissertation Counseling Essentials Core Area (24 credit hours) CED 522 Theories of Counseling and Psychotherapy (3) CED 545 Assessment and Diagnosis (3) CED 567 Group Dynamics and Counseling (3) CED 576 Foundations of Counseling (Counseling Skills I) (3) CED 577 Foundations of Counseling (Counseling Skills II) (3) CPY 644 Psychology of Careers (3) CPY 645 Professional Issues and Ethics (3) CPY 671 Multicultural Counseling (3) General Psychology Core Area (15 credit hours) CED 529 Lifespan Human Development (3) CPY 654 Biobases of Behavior (3) CPY 672 Advanced Aspects of Cognitive and Affective Psychology (3) CPY 676 Social Bases of Behavior (3) CPY 679 History and Systems of Psychology (3) Empirical Foundations Core Area (15 credit hours) advanced statistics elective (3) COE 503 Introduction to Qualitative Research (3) CPY 702 Research Methods in Counseling Psychology (3) EDP 552 Multiple Regression and Correlation Methods (3) statistics elective (3) Clinical Sequencing (21 credit hours) CED 680 Practicum (3) CPY 780 Topic: Doctoral Practicum (3) CPY 783 Fieldwork (12) CPY 784 Internship (3) Counseling Theory and Method (16 credit hours) CPY 655 Personality and Intellectual Assessment (3) CPY 656 History and Foundations of Psychology (3) CPY 677 Advanced Counseling (3) CPY 681 Supervision and Consultation (4) elective (3) Research (3 credit hours) CPY 592 Research Topic: Pre-Dissertation Research Paper (3) Culminating Experience (12 credit hours) CPY 799 Dissertation (12) Additional Curriculum Information Research courses should be selected in consultation with the student's program advisor.

Career pathways

Graduates provide clinical services in a variety of settings, such as community agencies, hospitals, private practice and university counseling centers. They are also well positioned to pursue academic positions within higher education.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Applicants must fulfill the requirements of both the Graduate College and the College of Integrative Sciences and Arts. Applicants are eligible to apply to the program if they have earned a bachelor's or master's degree from a regionally accredited institution. Applicants must have a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.00 (scale is 4.00 = "A") in the last 60 hours of their first bachelor's degree program or a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.00 (scale is 4.00 = "A") in an applicable master's degree program. All applicants must submit: graduate admission application and application fee official transcripts personal statement completed biographical information form writing sample three letters of recommendation proof of English proficiency Additional Application Information An applicant whose native language is not English must provide proof of English proficiency regardless of their current residency. The personal statement should be single-spaced and roughly 600-800 words, and should describe the applicant's history, academic and professional goals, and reasons for selecting this program.

Domestic applicants: USD 13,327 a year (2026-27). Arizona resident tuition. Tuition only for the graduate on-campus (Tempe/Downtown Phoenix/Polytechnic/West Valley) rate band in the ASU tuition estimator, 2026-27: Fall 2026 plus Spring 2027 term tuition summed (full-time flat rate; part-time credit loads Source

International applicants: USD 24,780 a year (2026-27). International tuition. Tuition only for the graduate on-campus (Tempe/Downtown Phoenix/Polytechnic/West Valley) rate band in the ASU tuition estimator, 2026-27: Fall 2026 plus Spring 2027 term tuition summed (full-time flat rate; part-time credit loads ar Source

Entry terms: Fall, Spring and Summer; the terms available for each programme are listed in Degree Search.

Graduate application deadlines are set by each programme office and listed in Degree Search. The nonrefundable application fee is $75 for U.S. citizens, permanent residents, DACA and international online students outside the U.S., and $120 for international students on a nonimmigrant visa studying in the U.S.

Apply through the official page: https://admission.asu.edu/apply/graduate/admission

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