PhD in Counseling Psychology at Auburn University

    PhD in Counseling Psychology at Auburn University

    PhD in Counseling Psychology at Auburn University

    The Counseling Psychology is a PhD degree offered by Auburn University at its main campus in Auburn, United States of America. The program is delivered on campus as a Full Time course in English and requires approximately 4 years to complete. Students study at the university's main campus while gaining the knowledge and practical experience expected for this area of study. The next intake is available from August 16, 2027.

    About PhD in Counseling Psychology

    Counseling Psychology – MA, PhD

    This degree program is only open to students simultaneously enrolled and first admitted to the Counseling Psychology Ph.D. program.

    CodeTitleHours
    COUN 8530Contemporary Issues in Counseling Psychology3
    COUN 7250Advanced Assessment and Diagnosis in Counseling3
    COUN 7320Counseling Theories3
    COUN 7330Counseling Diverse Populations3
    COUN 7340Group Counseling3
    COUN 7350Introduction to Counseling Practice3
    ERMA 8350Advanced Measurement Theory3
    Select 6 Hours of COUN 7910 or COUN 89106
    Stats courses approved by program 6
    Total Hours33

    COUN 8910: Advanced Practicum can substitute for COUN 7910 (the student must still complete 6 credits total from COUN 7910 or COUN 8910).

    In addition to the above stated requirements, students must submit documentation of their clinical hours (including hours of direct provision of psychotherapy services to clients), evaluation forms completing by external supervisors for the two semesters of COUN 7910 (COUN 8910, if used to substitute for COUN 7910), and annual self-evaluations required by the program using the program form.

    The student must meet the following additional outcomes beyond completion of courses with grades of Satisfactory (for S/U) courses and a GPA of 3.0 or better for traditionally graded courses: (A) accumulate 100 hours of direct provision of psychotherapy services to clients; (B) receive ratings of "consistent with beginning practicum student" or better in two semesters of practicum (COUN 7910 or COUN 8910) for the following items on the student evaluation form completed by external supervisors: (1) ability to form good relationships with clients, (2) ability to work with diverse clients (a rating of "cannot judge" is acceptable for one of the two semesters of this particular outcome but no ratings of "below expectations" or worse are acceptable for the two semesters used to meet this required outcome for the MA degree), and (3) ability to handle cases more effectively as a result of supervision; (C) two semesters of practicum ratings in which they did not receive a rating suggesting that the supervisor believes the student violated ethical principles of psychologists (this criterion requires that, for two semesters of practicum, a supervisor not indicate "yes" in response to the question, "Do you have any reason to believe that the student has violated ethical principles of psychologists?" found on the rating form that is completed by external supervisors); (D) successful completion of an outcome assessment assignment used in COUN 7910 (successful completion is defined as "acceptable/meets expectations/satisfactory" or better); and (E) receive a rating of satisfactory on making progress in research from program faculty during annual faculty evaluations of students.

    Counseling Psychology – PhD

    The American Psychological Association (APA) is the accrediting body for this program. The APA implemented new standards (called the Standards of Accreditation) with corresponding Implementing Regulations (which specify how standards are to be met and can be modified more frequently) that became effective January 1, 2017. This curriculum is designed to meet those standards.

    CodeTitleHours
    COUN 7230Career Development and Vocational Appraisal3
    COUN 7250Advanced Assessment and Diagnosis in Counseling3
    COUN 7310Counseling Applications of Lifespan Development3
    COUN 7320Counseling Theories3
    COUN 7330Counseling Diverse Populations3
    COUN 7340Group Counseling3
    COUN 7350Introduction to Counseling Practice3
    COUN 7910Practicum (I)3
    COUN 7910Practicum (II)3
    COUN 8120Appraisal in Counseling and Psychology3
    COUN 8200Intellectual Assessment of Adults3
    COUN 8220Psychological Science and Health3
    COUN 8230Colloquium in Counseling Psychology I1
    COUN 8240Colloquium in Counseling Psychology II2
    COUN 8250Colloquium in Counseling Psychology III3
    COUN 8260Colloquium in Counseling Psychology IV3
    COUN 8310Cognition and Emotion3
    COUN 8320Great Ideas in Psychology3
    COUN 8400Professional Seminar Counseling Psychology3
    COUN 8530Contemporary Issues in Counseling Psychology3
    COUN 8540Coun Supervision-Theory & Prac3
    COUN 8800Professional Development Internship Skills3
    COUN 8910Practicum (Advanced I)3
    COUN 8910Practicum (Advanced II)3
    ERMA 8350Advanced Measurement Theory3
    PSYC 7150Biological Psychology3
    PSYC 7180Social Psychology3
    or COUN 8970 Special Topics
    One program approved elective course of 3 hours or 3 hours of program approved electives3
    Program approved first semester doctoral stats course3
    Program approved second semester doctoral stats course3
    COUN 8930Internship in Counseling Psychology (3 semesters)0
    COUN 8990Research And Dissertation10
    Total Hours97

    Disciplines

    Graduate School

    Requirements and Admission Criteria for PhD in Counseling Psychology at Auburn University

    Entry Requirements

    • Bachelor’s degree or its equivalent from an accredited college or university.
    • Graduate Record Exam (GRE) General Test if required by the department. Auburn University’s ETS institution code is 1005.
    • Graduate Management Admission Test (GMAT) for Management, Finance, Master of Business Administration, and Master of Accountancy programs. Auburn’s GMAT institution codes are:
    • Successful international applicants must score at least 550 on the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) paper version (pBT), 213 on the computer version (cBT), and 79 on the internet version (iBT). Additionally, successful applicants must score minimums of 16 on the listening, reading, speaking, and writing components of the iBT. Auburn University’s ETS institution code is 1005. Auburn will also accept a 6.5 on the International English Language Testing System (IELTS) exam.

      International applicants required to submit a language test score have several options of certifying their English proficiency.

      The TOEFL or IELTS will be the only accepted language proficiency tests for admission to Auburn University Graduate School. We do not accept the Duolingo English Test.

      ETS has also created the TOEFL iBT Special Home Edition to meet the needs of students who are unable to take the test in a test center due to COVID-19. The test is taken on your own computer at home and is identical in content, format and on-screen experience to the TOEFL iBT test taken at a test center. Visit The TOEFL Tests (ets.org) for more information.

    • Up to three (3) letters of recommendation may be required by the department. Applicants should contact the department to find out, first, if letters are required. If so, how many? And how should these letters be submitted?
    • International applicants must demonstrate full financial sponsorship if accepted into a graduate program, proof of a comprehensive medical insurance plan and submit an Official Statement Of Finance for International Students Form for 2023-2024. For more information, review our International Instructions.
    • One official transcript of all undergraduate and any graduate credits from each school previously attended. If an Auburn University transcript, the Graduate School will acquire the transcript for you. Official electronic transcripts from domestic institutions may be sent to [email protected].
    • International applicants should provide an official original language transcript and final diploma/certificate(s) accompanied by a certified English translation of each document.
    • Application fee payment: $60 for domestic students; $70 for international students. The following applicants are eligible for a fee waiver:
      • Current Auburn University graduate students enrolled in graduate courses
      • Full-time Auburn University employees
      • Alabama HBCU applicants from the following schools (first 300 received per year): Alabama A&M and Alabama State Universities, Concordia, Miles, Stillman and Talladega Colleges, Oakwood & Tuskegee Universities – submit copy of school ID
      • Ronald McNair Scholars – must submit a memo from sponsoring institution
      • Florida A&M Feeders Program – must submit a memo from Faculty sponsor
      • GEM applicants – must submit a copy of their GEM application
      • Active Duty Military – with a letter confirming duty
      • Applying for an approved dual program – the second application fee is waived

      To qualify for one of the application fee exemptions, you must submit the required documentation to the Graduate School.

    English Requirements

    • PTEMin 53
    • IELTSMin 6.5
    • TOEFLMin 79

    Tuition and Fee Information for PhD in Counseling Psychology at Auburn University

    Application Fee 70

    How to Apply for PhD in Counseling Psychology at Auburn University

    Auburn University is pleased to offer this Web-based application in order to make our application process as easy and convenient as possible.

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    When you have completed your application and are ready to submit it, you can pay your application fee online via credit card. No application will be processed until the application fee is paid. However, Auburn University employees and current graduate students are exempted from the application fee requirement. A complete list of eligible application fee exemptions may be found in the Application Instructions section of the application.

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