PhD in Counseling Psychology & Applied Human Development at Boston University

Doctoral programme in Counseling Psychology & Applied Human Development at Wheelock College of Education & Human Development, focused on children and youth and on educational and sport/performance settings. Students choose a Counseling Psychology or Applied Human Development specialization and a track in Child/Adolescent Mental Health and Development or Sport/Performance Psychology. The Counseling Psychology PhD is APA-accredited.

Faculty: Wheelock College of Education & Human Development  |  Duration: 97+ units (Counseling Psychology); 81-90 units (Applied Human Development)  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Location: Boston, MA, United States

What you will study

Research methods (dissertation advisement, psychometrics, quantitative and qualitative methods), 22 units of psychological foundations, a 20-unit counseling psychology core, a minimum 23-unit clinical core with practicums and internship (counseling psychology only), 16 units of specialization experience and electives. Two qualifying tasks and a dissertation based on original research are required.

Career pathways

Faculty positions in colleges and universities; clinical or consulting roles in K-12 schools, government, industry or human service agencies; work with teams or organizations focused on performance in sport and other areas.

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