Jun 15, 2026  
2026-2027 University Catalog 
    
2026-2027 University Catalog

Educational Studies: Counseling Psychology Concentration, PHD

Location(s): West Lafayette, Hybrid


About the Program


The Counseling Psychology program is committed to the scientist-practitioner model of training wherein professional psychologists are prepared to integrate theory, research, and practice in their practice as agents of knowledge development and change in a diverse society. The program prioritizes research, with students obtaining research, presentation, and publication experiences. The program incorporates diversity, focusing on contextually relevant skills in assessment and intervention with multicultural populations. The program also emphasizes an energetic and collaborative learning atmosphere.

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Program Requirements


90 Credits Required

(Up to 30 credits from a Master’s or professional Doctoral degree may be applied.)

Required Courses (73 credits)


Core Courses (58 credits)


Research Courses (15 credits)


Advanced Statistics, Research Methods, or Measurement Course (3 credits)

Choose one.

Additional Courses (6 credits)

The committee may approve equivalent courses for EDPS 53300 and EDPS 63000, and substitutions should be noted by the student in the Comments section of the plan of study.

Internship Course (0 credits)


Students will register for EDPS 69600 each semester for a year (fall, spring, and summer semesters).

Dissertation Research (12-17 credits)


Concentrations


Interdisciplinary Concentration:

GPA Requirements


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