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PhD of Combined Counseling and School Psychology

Northern Arizona University

  • Flagstaff, United States
  • 6 years
  • English
  • On campus
  • PhD

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About the program

Doctor of Philosophy in Combined Counseling/School Psychology is a 6-year graduate programme offered by Department of Educational Psychology at the NAU Flagstaff campus.

Program highlights

  • Internship available: yes
  • Placement support: yes
  • Work during study: yes
  • Post-study work rights (1 year): yes
  • PR pathway friendly: no

What you will learn

  • Develop advanced knowledge of Combined Counseling/School Psychology and evaluate learning approaches
  • Communicate appropriately with learners
  • And reflect on educational practice.

Career outcomes

  • Clinical Neuropsychologists
  • Clinical and Counseling Psychologists
  • Education Administrators (Postsecondary)
  • Psychology Teachers (Postsecondary)
  • School Psychologists
  • Substance Abuse and Behavioral Disorder Counselors

Curriculum

  • Plan of 122 units over about 6 years. Study is organised as Psychological Foundations (21 units)
  • Research Block (21 units)
  • Electives (6 units). Choices include Counseling/School Psychology Specialization. Field experience or internship is required
  • A comprehensive exam is required.

Entry requirements

Academic

  • Bachelor's degree or higher (a master's degree for some doctorates) from a regionally accredited US institution or officially recognised equivalent
  • Typically with 3.0 GPA
  • Transcripts
  • Proof of English proficiency (IELTS 6.5
  • TOEFL iBT 80
  • Duolingo 105) and programme materials such as statement of purpose
  • Recommendations
  • CV or GRE where listed in the catalog.

Minimum GPA

3

Accepted academic background

Bachelor degree or higher from a regionally accredited US institution or equivalent from an internationally recognised institution.

Language tests

  • IELTS 6.5
  • TOEFL iBT 80
  • Duolingo 105

Other requirements

  • Interview required

Documents you’ll need

  • Academic Transcripts
  • Personal Statement
  • CV or Resume.

How to apply

  1. Check requirements: bachelor's degree with 3.0 GPA
  2. English proof
  3. Deadlines vary by programme. Complete the NAU international graduate application and pay the 75 USD fee. Upload unofficial transcripts (with English translation)
  4. English scores
  5. any programme items such as statement of purpose
  6. Recommendations
  7. CV or GRE. After admission send official transcripts and proof of funds to receive the I- Apply for the F-1 visa with the I-20.

Other costs

Tuition per year$35,422, $33,800 USD
Application fee$75 USD
Deposit$500 USD

Program details

CampusFlagstaff
Faculty or schoolCollege of Education
DepartmentEducational Psychology
Teaching languageEnglish
Credit value122
Study paceFixed
Post-study stay1 year
Scholarship noteUniversity scholarship eligibility, Funding and application conditions require confirmation.

Intakes and deadlines

  • Program starts

    August 2027

    Apply by

    No deadline listed

Frequently asked questions

  • The program takes 6 years.