Doctor of Philosophy in Counseling Psychology, Teachers College

Doctor of Philosophy in Counseling Psychology
This doctoral program, fully accredited by the American Psychological Association, requires a master’s degree in counseling or a related field for admission. The program follows a scientist-practitioner training model, with faculty and students publishing in 25 annual publications and participating in more than 50 presentations. The major emphasis of the program is to prepare students to perform in a variety of service roles within the best traditions of professional practitioners of psychology. For more information about this program, visit the Department of Counseling Psychology and Guidance Services. Below are examples of courses you would take in this program. For additional course information, visit the Graduate Catalog.

CPSY 608 - Psychosocial Aspects of Rehabilitation.

Designed to build experience in counseling persons with disabilities and/or chronic health conditions. Emphasizes an understanding of both the psychological and sociological implications of disability.

CPSY 610 - Career Theories and Realities.

Career development theories; relationship among career choice, life-style, and life-span development; psychosocial and reality considerations in life career development; and applications of theories and reality conditions to self and others.

CPSY 621 - Theories and Techniques of Counseling.

Investigation of major theories and techniques of counseling and psychotherapy. Examination of behavioral, psychoanalytic, person-centered, existential, and relationship-oriented counseling theories. Therapeutic attitudes, ethics, and techniques and their relationship to theoretical principles and concepts will be addressed. Prerequisite: CPSY 600 or 603 or 605.

CPSY 635 - Medical Aspects of Disability in Vocational Rehabilitation Counseling.

Overview of the various systems of the human body that are involved in disabilities. Acquaintance with terminology, medical specialties that treat physical systems, various therapeutic approaches, and resources for restoring mental and physical functioning. Prerequisite: CPSY 603.

CPSY 688 - Process and Techniques of Group Counseling.

Major approaches to group counseling, including theoretical assumptions and basic principles and techniques. Participation experience provides practice in using various approaches and focuses on dynamics and processes of interaction(s) in group counseling. Prerequisite: CPSY 600 or 603 or 605.

CPSY 689 - Case Management in Vocational Rehabilitation Counseling.

Includes case management techniques; planning for the provision of rehabilitation services; use of community resources and services; referral; and use of technology in caseload management. Integration of information from program coursework with a focus on delivery of services by the rehabilitation counselor. Prerequisite: CPSY 603, 635, 644; SPCED 566.

CPSY 695 - Field Internship in Counseling.

Intensive supervised experience in application of basic psychotherapeutic procedures and evaluation techniques in an approved and appropriate setting. Experience will be gained in one or several approved agencies under joint supervision of a university faculty member and an agency representative designated for this responsibility. Prerequisite: CPSY 644, 646. A total of 12 hours of credit may be earned.