The PhD Program in Clinical/Counseling Psychology at New York University is a health service psychology (HSP) program that combines and integrates models traditionally associated with clinical psychology–including health, wellness, and psychological science–and models traditionally associated with counseling psychology–including strength- and asset-based, social justice oriented, and multicultural perspectives. The program utilizes coursework, clinical practica, and research experiences to prepare students to engage in empirically-informed and social justice-oriented clinical practice as well as clinically-informed research. Special attention is paid to honoring the individual differences and cultures of those students work with (in clinical work and in research), as well as understanding the structural and systemic forces that impact their wellbeing.
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the program are eligible to sit for the New York State psychology licensing examination and are prepared to practice in diverse settings such as colleges, clinics, hospitals, and community agencies, as well as pursue careers in research and teaching.
Accreditation and Licensure
The PhD in Clinical/Counseling Psychology has been registered with the New York State Department of Education since 1971 and meets the educational requirements for licensure as a psychologist in New York State and certain other states. The program provides specialized training in health service psychology, preparing graduates for professional practice. Licensure requirements vary by state and US territory. Graduates seeking licensure outside of New York may learn more about licensure requirements in other states and US territories.
The Clinical/Counseling Psychology program has been fully accredited since 1981 by the American Psychological Association, Office of Program Consultation and Accreditation, 750 First Street, NE, Washington, DC 20002-4242 (202-336-5979). Questions related to the program's accreditation status may be directed to this office.
Admissions
Admission to graduate programs in the Steinhardt School of Culture, Education, and Human Development requires the following minimum components:
See How to Apply for admission requirements and instructions specific to this program.
Program Requirements
For completion of the doctorate, 69-72 credits beyond the bachelor's degree are required. Additionally, as part of undergraduate or other graduate work, 18 credits in psychology including a course in statistics are prerequisites to the PhD program.
Psychological Testing and Assessment II: Practicum
3
Electives
APSY-GE ----
Clinical/Counseling Psychology Specialty Elective
6
Research Electives
10
Total Credits
72
Additional Program Requirements
In addition to course requirements, students must pass a comprehensive examination to be admitted to candidacy, complete a full-year full-time internship, have an approved dissertation proposal and dissertation, and pass a final oral examination of the dissertation.
Social and Emotional Development (or Research Elective)
3
Research Elective
3
Credits
12
Total Credits
72
Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of the program, graduates will be able to:
Fulfill the multiple roles of professional psychologists.
Demonstrate a high level of ethical sensitivity and behavior in their professional roles.
Demonstrate knowledge in counseling/clinical theory, research, and practice.
Demonstrate knowledge about the research process and the creation of new knowledge.
Demonstrate awareness, knowledge, skills, and attitudes to work effectively with diverse populations.
Demonstrate understanding of optimal adaptive and maladaptive human functioning across the lifespan.
Have a professional identity of a counseling psychologist and who are able to acquire additional knowledge appropriate to this specialty.
Demonstrate understanding of how to maximize psychological flourishing within individuals and across populations and settings.
Policies
Program Policies
Fieldwork Placement
Be advised that fieldwork placement facilities that provide training required for your program degree, and agencies that issue licenses for practice in your field of study, each may require you to undergo general and criminal background checks, the results of which the facility or agency must find acceptable before it will allow you to train at its facility or issue you a license. You should inform yourself of offenses or other facts that may prevent obtaining a license to practice in your field of study. NYU Steinhardt will not be responsible if you are unable to complete program requirements or cannot obtain a license to practice in your field because of the results of such background.