Walden Univ. Online, Ph.D. in Psychology - Counseling Psychology

Walden University,
100 Washington Avenue South, Suite 900,
Minneapolis, MN 55401,

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Ph.D. in Psychology - Counseling Psychology
Prepare for licensure and independent psychological practice* with a strength-based curriculum that focuses on promoting functional behavior and relationships across the lifespan. Learn how to help clients develop internal resources and access community services as a therapist, researcher, advocate, or consultant. Help clients remediate challenges and difficulties and prevent as well as diagnose and treat psychological problems.

This specialization emphasizes a developmental approach to addressing problems in living and mental disorders and focuses on research design and methods; vocational/career theory, assessment, and intervention; competence in multicultural issues and individual differences; ethical practice, including empirically supported therapeutic interventions, consultation, and supervision; and a commitment to critical thinking, lifelong learning, and scholarly contribution to the profession. Gain practical, hands-on experience through the Academic Year in Residence (AYR) as well as through supervised practicum and internship requirements.

**Counseling Psychology positions may require state licensure, additional experience, or other factors beyond successful completion of the degree program.