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Counseling Psychology, Ph.D. at Georgia State University

Georgia State University, United States

Programme overview

The Counseling Psychology Doctoral Program is accredited by the American Psychological Association (APA). Validation can be attested by contacting the APA Office of Program Consultation and Accreditation, 750 First Street, NE, Washington, DC 20002-4242; telephone 202-336-5979; email: [email protected]. Potential applicants, view more detailed information on the Counseling Psychology Doctoral Program.

Faculty: College of Education & Human Development  |  Department: Counseling and Psychological Services  |  Duration: 5.60 years  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Location: Atlanta, GA, United States

What you will study

Our training uses a scientist-practitioner model for doctoral training of Counseling Psychologists. We use a strength-focused perspective that emphasizes contextualization of interventions to the clients relational and cultural history and broader social context. Research Training and Integrative Requirements All students take three quantitative courses and two advanced courses that contextualize research within counseling and psychological services. Students also have the option to define a cognate and may take additional electives in research methodology.

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Application information

Entry requirements

When applying to the counseling psychology program, you will need to submit several documents for review. Online application $50 application fee Goals statement (upload with the application) Resume (upload with the application) Writing sample (upload with the application) Three letters of recommendation (identify your recommenders on the application) Proof of completion of a bachelor’s degree (and master’s degree, if relevant) Official transcript(s): Graduate (minimum 2.5 undergraduate GPA if no master’s). Submit official transcripts with earned bachelor’s degree and master’s degree either electronically to [email protected] or by mailing directly to Georgia State University, Office of Graduate Admissions, P.O. Box 4018, Atlanta, GA 30302. GRE scores: An official score on the Graduate Record Examination General Test is required for admission to Ph.D. programs in the College of Education and Human Development. It is important to note that GRE scores are used along with other criteria established by departments and programs when determining admission. Submit GRE scores using the school code 5251; scores may not be more than five years old at the time of application.

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 programmes (degree, certificate, non-degree and transient): $50 non-refundable application fee; Executive Doctorate in Business Administration: $100. Deadlines vary by college and programme.

Apply through the official page: https://education.gsu.edu/admissions/graduate/

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