Doctor of Philosophy program in Counseling Psychology is accredited by the American Psychological Association through its Office of Program Consultation and Accreditation (750 First Street, NE, Washington, DC 20002-4242, phone: 202-336-5979) since 3 November 1983. The program follows the Boulder model for preparing scientist-practitioners, with an emphasis on social justice issues. A majority of the program graduates gain employment either in a Mental Health Agencies, University Counseling Center or in a federal facilities, e.g., VA or prison. Another large group of graduates engage in private practice. Some graduates join Psychology Department faculties. The differences in the first employment setting seem closely related to the year long internship at an APA accredited site. Psychology Associations and licensure information is available for psychologists in 50 States. The program is full-time (minimum of nine credits per semester).

The application to any program offered by the Department requires BOTH an application to the program AND an application to The Graduate School (351 Patterson Office Tower, University of Kentucky, Lexington, KY 40506-0027) which requires:

Students who are enrolled in these programs are expected to be aware of the appropriate Kentucky Revised Statutes (KRS) and Kentucky Administrative Regulations (KAR) and to be governed by The Graduate School Bulletin.

Department of Educational and Counseling Psychology

 

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