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Counseling Psychology Ph.D.

Gain the skills to become a licensed psychologist.


The Ph.D. Program in Counseling Psychology provides individuals with comprehensive training in scientific psychology, psychological inquiry, and professional practice, equipping you to support individuals, families, and communities through evidence-based, socially just practices.


Application Deadline

November 15 (Yearly)

What Students Will Learn


Individual, family and group counseling and psychotherapy.

Assessment techniques for the diagnosis of psychological disorders.

Test construction and validation.

Crisis intervention, disaster and trauma management.

Clinical supervision.

Program evaluation and treatment outcome (e.g., client progress).

Training.

Research methodologies for scientific investigations.

The procedures and techniques used within counseling psychology.

Consulting with organizations.

Programs/workshops that educate and inform the public about mental health, school, family, relationship and workplace issues so that problems can be prevented before they start or reduced before they get worse.

Questions? Contact Our Program!

Attend an Information Session -- fill out this form to receive a Zoom link:

https://forms.gle/ytGbXRtBL8t4vXnm8

Session dates are:

Wednesday, September 30th, 7:30 pm - 8:00 pm MDT

Tuesday, October 20th, 7:00 pm - 7:30 pm MDT 

Monday, November 2nd, 7:00 pm - 7:30 pm MST 


Contact Info

ed-cpasst@utah.edu

Mailing Address

Counseling Psychology Program
Department of Educational Psychology
1721 Campus Center Drive, SAEC 3220
Salt Lake City, UT 84112

Last Updated: 9/18/26