PhD Counseling at George Washington University

Programme overview

Balancing rigorous research with clinical field experience at mental health sites, the doctor of philosophy (PhD) in counseling program is uniquely designed to build students' capacity to conduct research, publish, provide clinical services, and teach at the graduate level by leveraging clinical, administration, management, advocacy, and leadership skills. Faculty bring world-class expertise in trauma, human sexuality, child and adolescent development, grief and loss, substance abuse, multicultural counseling, as well as a deep knowledge of diagnosis, assessments, interventions, and treatment approaches.

Faculty: Graduate School of Education and Human Development | Department: Counseling and Human Development | Duration: 6 credits | Location: Washington, DC, United States

What you will study

Applicants must possess a master’s degree by the time they start the program. If the master’s degree is not CACREP-accredited, then significant master’s-level course work will be added to the program plan outlined below.

Career pathways

The program leads to careers both inside and outside of academia. Graduates are teaching in universities and practicing in a variety of settings, from directing high school counseling departments to leading county mental health treatment programs.

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Application information

Entry requirements

GRE general test (institutional code 5246) is optional. Transcripts are required from all colleges and universities attended, whether or not credit was earned, the program was completed, or the credit appears as transfer credit on another transcript. Unofficial transcripts from all colleges and universities attended should be uploaded to your online application. Official transcripts are required only of applicants who are offered admission. Transcripts from institutions outside the United States must be accompanied by an official transcript evaluation from an accredited independent evaluating agency. Please be sure you request a detailed evaluation that includes all course titles, credit hou

Tuition is charged per credit, so the total depends on the modules you register for each year. Current fees are listed in the official fee schedule.

Graduate applications are submitted through the Graduate Application Center with a non-refundable $80 application fee; deadlines vary by programme and school.

Apply through the official page: http://graduate.admissions.gwu.edu/international-applicants

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