PhD in Counseling Psychology
Counseling and Educational Psychology (CEP)Description
The Ph.D. in Counseling Psychology program emphasizes multicultural and individual diversity within a scientist-practitioner model. Consistent with the University’s urban mission, the diverse faculty is committed to educating future Counseling Psychologists to improve the welfare of individuals and communities through scholarship and applied interventions.
The program faculty encourages students to develop primary identification with the core values of counseling psychology. These values emphasize:
- Assets, strengths, and positive mental health
- Respect for cultural and individual diversity
- Scientific foundation for all activities
- Developmental models of human growth
- Relatively brief counseling interventions
- Person-environment interaction
- Education
- Career/vocational development
Counseling Psychologists recognize the value of human diversity. The program emphasizes faculty and student competence in dealing with the broad range of diversity in both practice and science settings. Our commitment to cultural and individual diversity is reflected in:
- Faculty composition
- Student recruitment
- Scholarship
- Course content and offerings
- Practicum opportunities
- Community service and consultation
Education in Counseling Psychology follows a developmental model in which science-practice integration is emphasized throughout the program. Early and progressive training is provided in research, culminating in professionals who can design, conduct, and evaluate research relevant for Counseling Psychologists. Similarly, early and progressive training in practice activity is emphasized.
Program graduates will apply the values of Counseling Psychology to their work in a variety of employment settings, and as scientist-practitioners, their practice is informed by research and approached with a scientific attitude.
Counseling Psychologists abide by the American Psychological Association Ethical Principles and Code of Conduct. Students will understand the ethical, legal, and professional issues related to the science and practice of counseling psychology.
Accreditation
The Ph.D. degree in counseling psychology has been fully accredited by the American Psychological Association since 1985 by the American Psychological Association Committee on Accreditation.
If you have questions about the program or accreditation in general, please contact:
Committee on Accreditation, c/o Office of Program Consultation and Accreditation
American Psychological Association
750 First Street N.E. Washington, D.C. 20002-4242
(202) 336-5979 http://www.apa.org/ed/accreditation/
All Counseling and Educational Psychology programs are in cooperation with the Department of Psychology within the UMKC College of Arts and Sciences.