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PhD Counseling Psychology at University of Miami

University of Miami, United States

Programme overview

The PhD in Counseling Psychology has been accredited by the American Psychological Association since 1989 and prepares scholar-practitioners who promote prevention, optimal human development and well-being in a multiculturally complex world.

Faculty: School of Education and Human Development  |  Department: Educational and Psychological Studies  |  Duration: 88-92 credit hours; sample plan spans six years  |  Location: Coral Gables, FL, United States

What you will study

Core counseling, quantitative methods (EPS 700-705), counseling psychology specialty courses (theory, research and practice; psychological appraisal; doctoral practicum; vocational psychology; cultural diversity; supervision), basic scientific psychology, research competencies, internship and 12 dissertation credits.

Career pathways

Research and academic careers in academia, medical centers, hospitals and mental health centers.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Admission to all graduate-degree concentrations in the School of Education and Human Development is based on the recommendation of the faculty. Admissions decisions are based on faculty review of the following general requirements that apply to all Graduate Programs in the School as well as specific documents listed under each concentration. Applicants must: provide official transcripts showing completion of a bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution and an acceptable undergraduate grade point average. A minimum of 3.0 undergraduate GPA is required. Official transcripts from every institution attended by an applicant, whether or not the applicant completed a degree program at the institution, are required; provide three letters of recommendation that address the issues and meet the criteria established by the program being applied to; provide a personal statement that addresses the mission and purpose of the program being applied to; it needs to be a maximum length of 2 pages, single- or double-spaced.

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.

Duration: 88-92 credit hours; sample plan spans six years

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