Counseling Psychology - Graduate

World-class counseling psychology training preparing future mental health professionals

The Counseling Psychology Program is committed to training students to assume emerging diverse roles and responsibilities that will advance a social justice agenda. Our goal is to educate professionals who maintain a continuing pursuit of scholarly activities, who promote psychology as a discipline, and who are concerned with facilitating psychosocial development and mental health and well-being in diverse populations and at multiple levels of the ecological system (e.g., individual, family, community, and society).   

A majority of our Ph.D. program graduates gain employment in mental health agencies (e.g., medical centers, community agencies, group practices), university counseling centers, or federal facilities (e.g., VA’s, prisons). Some graduates engage in private practice. Other graduates pursue research or teaching positions in institutions of higher education.

The MS program provides students with the comprehensive, foundational training specifically designed to prepare students to apply for Counseling Psychology Ph.D. programs.  The program is also a great fit for those students who want to further explore the field of Counseling Psychology before making the decision about whether or not to commit to the 5+ years of training that is required to get a Ph.D. in our field.