Doctor of Psychology in Counseling Psychology
Northwest University
About this program
Doctor of Psychology in Counseling Psychology
The Doctor of Psychology (Psy.D.) in Counseling Psychology program is designed to prepare individuals to become licensed counseling psychologists in the state of Washington. At the completion of the program, the successful Psy.D. student will be equipped professionally in the following ways:
Admission requirements
- Bachelor of Arts or Science (or an equivalent) degree from a regionally accredited college of university with a 3.0 (out of 4.0) GPA. It is preferred that students have a major in psychology.
- If an applicant does not have previous degree in psychology, he or she must of have completed: (a) General Psychology, (b) Theories of Personality or Theories of Psychotherapy, (c) Abnormal Psychology or Psychopathology, (d) Developmental or Lifespan Psychology, (e) History and Systems, and (f) Statistics. (In addition, a Research Methods course is preferred.)
- Online application including references.
- Graduate Record Exam (GRE) General Test.
- An interview with program faculty.
- A national background check and Washington State Patrol criminal background check are required upon matriculation.
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Year One - Fall Semester:
- Psychopathology
- Cultural and Diversity Issues in Psychology
- Theology of Psychology
- Advanced Psychology Law and Ethics
Year One - Spring Semester:
- Theories of Personality
- Social Justice and Faith Integration
- Biological Basis of Behavior
- Advanced Lifespan Development
Year One - Summer Semester:
- Research Methods I: Statistics
- Social Psychology and Behavior
- International Field Study
- Pre-Practicum I: Counseling Skills I
Year Two & Fall Semester:
- Research Methods II: Design and Ethics
- Pre-Practicum II: Advanced Counseling Skills
- Cognitive Affective Basis of Behavior
- Psychological Assessment I: Cognitive Assessments
Year Two & Spring Semester:
- Testing and Measurement
- Group Counseling and Cultural Dynamics
- Pre-Practicum III: Systems and Modalities Of Therapy
- Psychological Assessment III: Social, Emotional, And Behavioral
- Assessment
Year Two - Summer Semester:
- Research Methods III: Techniques of Data Analysis
- Pre-Practicum IV: Advanced Psychopathology
- Psychological Assessment II: Personality Assessments
- Dissertation Preparation
Year Three - Fall Semester:
- Couples and Family Therapy
- Doctoral Practicum I
- Interventions and Practice I: Psychotherapeutic Modalities
- Psychopharmacology
Year Three - Spring Semester:
- Human Sexuality and Sexual Disorders
- Substance Addictions and Interventions
- Doctoral Practicum II
- Interventions and Practice II: Population-Based Approaches
- Qualifying Exam
Year Three - Summer Semester:
- Interprofessional Practice and Consultation
- Counseling and Career Development
- Doctoral Practicum III
- Dissertation I
Year Four - Fall Semester:
- Child and Adolescent Therapy
- Professional Practice Seminar III: Supervision
- Dissertation II
Select One:
- Doctoral Advanced Practicum I
- Doctoral Pre-Internship I
- Year Four - Spring Semester:
- Interventions and Practice III: Efficacy of Interventions and Innovative
- Therapies
- Professional Practice Seminar: Professional Standards
- Dissertation III
Select One:
- Doctoral Advanced Practicum II
- Doctoral Pre-Internship II
Year Four - Summer Semester:
- Interventions and Practice IV: Advanced Counseling Practice
- Dissertation IV
Select One:
- Doctoral Advanced Practicum III
- Doctoral Pre-Internship III
Year Five - Fall Semester:
- Doctoral Internship in Psychology I or
- Doctoral Internship in Psychology I
Year Five - Spring Semester:
- Doctoral Internship in Psychology II or
- Doctoral Internship in Psychology II
Year Five - Summer Semester:
- Doctoral Internship in Psychology III or
- Doctoral Internship in Psychology III
Scholarships & funding
Several scholarship options are available. Please check the university website for more information.
Tuition
Total Tuition fee: $966 per credit
Qualification
Credits: 119 semester
Academic Award: Doctor of Psychology
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Northwest University
Northwest University was founded on October 1, 1934. We are a Christian co-educational institution accredited at the highest institutional level nationally and regionally. We awards associate, baccalaureate, master’s, and doctoral degrees in over 70 programs. Northwest University is a Christian...
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