Are you looking for a doctoral program that will prepare you to pursue a licensure in your state as a counseling psychologist? The PsyD in Counseling Psychology at Capella University could be right for you.

Program Highlights

At Capella University, the focus is on encouraging students to pursue their professional passions. Most of the PsyD in Counseling Psychology classes will take place online. However, you'll also get doses of in-person training through residential seminars and hands-on experience. Throughout the program, you'll maintain close contact with your faculty and professional advisors to make sure you achieve your career goals.

Curriculum Details

The PsyD in Counseling Psychology includes a unique blend of core psychology courses, along with 1,000 practicum hours. The curriculum at Capella University is especially designed to enhance your career in counseling psychology. As a student, you'll study dynamic courses like:

• Biological Basis of Behavior.
• Counseling Theories.
• Professional Standards and Ethics of Counseling.
• Career Counseling Theory.
• Foundations of Psychology.
• Lifespan Development.
• Cognitive / Affective Psychology.
• Social Psychology.
• Multicultural Perspectives in Human Behavior.
• Advanced Inferential Statistics.
• Psychological Testing.
• Advanced Psychopathology.

Length of PsyD in Counseling Psychology

145 quarter credits

Accreditation

North Central Association of the Higher Learning Commission

How to Get Started

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