Overview

The Counseling Psychology program at University of Kentucky requires full-time study (9-12 credits per semester) and residence in Lexington. Like all counseling psychology doctoral programs, our program includes a one-year, full-time internship at an APA accredited site, which usually requires relocation to another city or state.

Top 12 Reasons to Join Our Program

100% of our students who applied for pre-doctoral internship in the last four years received an APA-accredited and fully funded internship

100% of our alumni achieved gainful employment after graduation

100% of our students obtain practicum placements in a variety of desirable settings such as VA Medical Centers, Hospitals, Prisons, University Counseling Centers, and Community Mental Health Agencies

100% of last year’s graduates said they were satisfied with the quality of the training they received in the PhD program

99% of students who wanted full-time (20/hrs/wk) funding in the last 3 years received it in the form of assistantships or fellowships

Programme Structure

Course include:

The philosophy of the program is rooted in the values and goals of a socially just society. A socially just society is contingent on the optimal health and well-being of all persons in that society.

The health and well-being of persons is contingent on access to healthy environments that support healthy development and functioning.

Key information

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-08-26 00:00:00
- Apply before 2024-12-01 00:00:00

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

79

Credits

9 ECTS

9-12 credits per fall/spring semester

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Psychology Counselling Psychology View 68 other PhDs in Counselling Psychology in United States

Academic requirements

GPA

3

GRE^®

Required

GMAT

Required

English requirements

TOEFL^® IBT

79

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Other requirements

General requirements

Applications for admission are evaluated by the program faculty who carefully and comprehensively review the applicant’s:

GRE scores and GPA;

Letters of recommendation addressing academic, research, and counseling experiences and interpersonal skills;

Match with faculty research interests;

Statement of Purpose outlining professional goals;

Tuition Fee

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International

35460 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 35460 USD per year
National

35460 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 35460 USD per year
In-State

14330 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 14330 USD per year

Living costs for Lexington-Fayette

900 - 1400 USD /month

Living costs

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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Available Scholarships

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