Counseling Psychology
No matter what drives you, our Counseling Psychology Program will give you the skills to become a thoughtful, self-reflective practitioner, researcher or leader in your field. Our programs teach you how to think critically and strategically, so you will be able to meet the diverse needs of the people you will serve.
Our faculty have expertise in critical areas such as racism and mental health, access and equity in higher education, multicultural processes in counseling, and culturally sensitive health promotion. Our training philosophy emphasizes connections between theory, research, practice, and policy.
Master of Arts in Counseling Psychology
Focus your studies in Research or Clinical Mental Health Counseling.
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PhD in Counseling Psychology
Pursue your licensure as a psychologist through our American Psychological Association-accredited program. The program will prepare you for positions in research and practice.
Career Paths
Pursuing a degree in Counseling Psychology will allow you to consider diverse, exciting and growing careers. Potential career paths include:
- Independent Practice - As an independent practitioner, you can provide counseling and assessment services to individuals, families and more.
- Community Health and Wellness - Whether you're interested in working in a hospital, mental health facility or even rehabilitation clinic, counseling psychologists are in-demand in virtually every health and wellness setting.
- Higher Education Pursue a career in higher education as a faculty member. Students in our program learn the skills necessary to conduct cutting-edge research and teach undergraduate and graduate classes.