Ball State University

The counseling psychology doctoral program is offer by the Department of Counseling Psychology and Guidance Services at Ball State University in Muncie, Indiana, prepares scientist-professionals who demonstrate a strong integration of theory, research, and intervention strategies, emphasizing expertise in behavioral medicine, family psychology, gifted and talented populations, and multicultural counseling. The program encourages collaboration with faculty members and the community, as well as with other graduate students.

Both students who have completed their bachelor’s and master’s degrees are able to apply for the Ph.D. program in counseling psychology. Students entering with a master’s degree taken an average of 5.5 years to complete the program, while it take students entering with a bachelor’s degree approximately 6.25 years to complete. A minimum of 400 hours of practicum is required, with at least 150 of those hours in direct service experience and 75 hours are in formally scheduled supervision.

Application and Forms (http://cms.bsu.edu/academics/collegesanddepartments/teachers/departments/counselingpsych/academic/phdprogram/apply)

The program only accepts 10 students each year. The application deadline is December 1^st, with coursework beginning the following fall.

Each doctoral student is guaranteed an assistantship and full tuition waiver the first year—assistantships are typically available for 3 years, and substantial financial aid is also available to carry out research and present at professional conferences.

While course vary, subjects include career theories and realities, psychopathology, theories and techniques of counseling, practicum in counselor supervision, advanced research methods, internship in counseling psychology, systems in psychology, social psychology, developmental psychology, and doctor’s dissertation.

Contact:

Counseling Psychology and Guidance Services (email: [email protected])
Teachers College (TC), room 605
Ball State University
2000 W. University Ave.
Muncie, IN 47306
(765) 285-8040

Graduate Tuition & Fees (2013-2012)

The tuition and fee information below was obtained from the 2012 IPEDS survey and is for informational purposes only, for the offical cost of attendance please contact Ball State University.

• Full-Time Annual Graduate Tuition: $7,670
• Additional Fees: $660
• Part-Time Per Credit Charges: $430

• Full-Time Annual Graduate Tuition: $19,140
• Additional Fees: $660
• Part-Time Per Credit Charges: $1,060

Program Accreditation Details

The PhD program in counseling psychology at Ball State University has been accredited by the American Psychological Association, Commission on Accreditation since 1982.