Counseling Psychology, PhD

Doctorate in Counseling Psychology

Train for professional practice as a counseling psychologist in medical, public and family service, academic, private practice or community settings. Our scientist-practitioner model strongly emphasizes social justice, diversity and multiculturalism. You will find our students and faculty actively engaged in shared research, outreach and advocacy. We strive for a student-centered approach, matching educational experiences to the interests and skills of our students. Our program has been accredited by the American Psychological Association (APA) for nearly 30 years.

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Curriculum

Students receive an interdisciplinary experience that includes research, outreach and academic coursework. All students in the program must complete a minimum of three years of study at OSU. In addition to coursework, students must complete a minimum of 12 credit hours of doctoral level practicum and 15 credit hours of dissertation.

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Courses are offered on the OSU-Stillwater and OSU-Tulsa campuses, with high-quality training clinics at both locations.

Counseling and Counseling Psychology Clinic

Al Carlozzi Center for Counseling at OSU-Tulsa

Course information

Counseling and Counseling Psychology program

Research and Faculty

Faculty research and professional interests include:

Couple & family relationships
Ethics & social justice
Multicultural & international issues
Health & wellness promotion
Body image
Bullying
Intersection of gender & sexual/affectionate orientation
Mentoring & supervision

Counseling LGBTQUIA clients
Additions
Counselor training
College student retention
Suicide prevention
Child & adolescents
Play therapy
Prevention

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Admissions

Our program provides two admissions options: post-bachelor’s and post-master’s. Applications are accepted once per year and must be received by December 1. Applicants will be screened by a faculty committee, and finalists will be asked to participate in a mandatory on-campus interview.

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To apply for the program, submit the following:

Graduate College application
Transcripts from all previously attended institutions
Current resume/vita
Three letters of recommendation
Personal statement
Writing sample

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Cost & Assistance

Students in the counseling psychology doctoral program are guaranteed full-tuition waivers and paid research or teaching-focused graduate assistantships during their first year. Most students completing their second through fifth years in the program are also able to secure paid assistantships.

Currently enrolled students are also eligible for scholarships offered through the College of Education and Human Sciences.

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