New Mexico State University

Accredited by the American Psychological Association since 1998, the Department of Counseling and Educational Psychology in the College of Education at New Mexico State University in Las Cruses offers a Ph.D. in Counseling Psychology, offering educational experiences in the foundations of scientific psychology and the applied are of counseling psychology. The program is based on the scientist-practitioner model and stresses the integration of theory, research, and practice.

Applicants are required to hold either a bachelor’s or a master’s degree in psychology, counseling, or related field. Coursework in counseling practicum, counseling theory, group work theory, human development, the psychology of multiculturalism, family therapy theory, career planning and vocational assessment, appraisal theory, counseling research and statistics, and diagnosis and treatment planning, will enhance the student’s rankings and better their chances for acceptance.

The application deadline is December 15^th to be considered for summer enrollment.

All graduate students pay in-state tuition which is a little more than $8,000 per year. All students are guaranteed a 10 hour per week assistantship for the fall and spring semesters for the 3 years they are on campus, granting a tuition waiver. Additional funding is available via scholarships, grants, and student loans.

Student coursework includes psychological theory and experiences, assessment, techniques of intervention, practicum placement, internship, qualifying and comprehensive examinations, and doctoral dissertation.

Contact:

New Mexico State University
College of Education
Department of Counseling & Educational Psychology
MSC 3CEP, PO Box 30001
Las Cruces, New Mexico 88003-8001
(575) 646-2121

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 New Mexico State University.

• Full-Time Annual Graduate Tuition: $5,240
• Additional Fees: $1,270
• Part-Time Per Credit Charges: $220

• Full-Time Annual Graduate Tuition: $18,270
• Additional Fees: $1,270
• Part-Time Per Credit Charges: $760

Program Accreditation Details

The PhD program in counseling psychology at New Mexico State University has been accredited by the American Psychological Association, Commission on Accreditation since 1995.