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PhD of Counseling Psychology

University of Houston

  • Houston, United States
  • 4 years
  • English
  • On campus
  • PhD

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University of Houston campus

About the program

An APA-accredited doctorate training counselling psychologists.

Program highlights

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

What you will learn

  • Develop advanced knowledge of Counseling Psychology and critically examine social or theoretical evidence
  • Assess competing perspectives
  • And construct reasoned arguments.

Career outcomes

  • Entry-level counseling psychology practice

Curriculum

  • Students complete 62 semester hours (B or higher in core courses)
  • A qualifying exam
  • A conference presentation or publication by year four
  • An advanced practicum sequence
  • A dissertation proposal and a defence.

Entry requirements

Academic

  • Bachelor's or master's degree from a regionally accredited US institution or a recognised equivalent
  • Requirements set by each programme.

Accepted academic background

Bachelor's or master's degree from a regionally accredited US institution or a recognised equivalent.

Documents you’ll need

  • English Language Test Results
  • Recommendation Letters
  • Curriculum Vitae
  • Academic Transcripts.

How to apply

  1. Check the programme requirements and deadline on the Graduate School deadlines page. Deadlines are set by each programme. Apply online to the programme. Upload degree records
  2. Statement
  3. CV and recommendation letters
  4. Plus English proof (TOEFL iBT 79
  5. IELTS 5
  6. Duolingo 105 or PTE Academic . Receive the offer from the programme. Get the I-20 using the Graduate School I-20 funds calculator and apply for the F-1 student visa.

Other costs

Tuition per year$16,452 USD
Application fee$90 USD
Deposit$3,300 USD

Program details

CampusMain Campus
Faculty or schoolCollege of Education
DepartmentCounseling Psychology
Teaching languageEnglish
Credit value60
Study paceFixed
Post-study stay1
Scholarship noteThe provider lists scholarship opportunities. Programme eligibility, Intake coverage and award value depend on the specific scholarship rules.

Frequently asked questions

  • The program takes 4 years.