PhD Clinical/Counseling Psychology at New York University

The PhD Program in Clinical/Counseling Psychology at New York University is a health service psychology (HSP) program that combines and integrates models traditionally associated with clinical psychology–including health, wellness, and psychological science–and models traditionally associated with counseling psychology–including strength- and asset-based, social justice oriented, and multicultural perspectives.

Faculty: Steinhardt School of Culture, Education, and Human Development  |  Duration: 72 credits  |  Location: New York, NY, United States

What you will study

For completion of the doctorate, 69-72 credits beyond the bachelor's degree are required. Additionally, as part of undergraduate or other graduate work, 18 credits in psychology including a course in statistics are prerequisites to the PhD program. Sample required courses: Neuropsychology of Behavior; Applied Linear Modeling for the Behavioral and Social Sciences; Abnormal Psychology; Social and Emotional Development; Survey of Developmental Psychology; Psychological Measurement.

Career pathways

Graduates of the program are eligible to sit for the New York State psychology licensing examination and are prepared to practice in diverse settings such as colleges, clinics, hospitals, and community agencies, as well as pursue careers in research and teaching.

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