Texas Tech University

Accredited by the American Psychological Association since 1964, the doctoral program in Counseling Psychology is located in the Department of Psychology at Texas Tech University in Lubbock. Grounded in the scientist-practitioner training model, the program’s primary objective is to prepare students for positions in a variety of settings, allowing students to understand the application of various models of psychological theory, counseling and psychotherapy skills, psychological assessment, research and methodology, and professional ethics.

The Ph.D. programs accepts both applicants with bachelor’s degrees and master’s degrees, and while Texas Tech does not offer a master’s degree in Counseling Psychology, students entering with such degree, may be able to waive certain courses.

Apply Online (http://www.depts.ttu.edu/gradschool/admissions/apply.php)

Only 7 to 8 students are accepted each year, and the application deadline is December 1^st, with courses starting in the fall.

Ph.D. students are required to complete courses that fulfill both departmental area requirements as well as requirements specific to Counseling Psychology, as well as complete a written qualifying examination, a master’s level research project, doctoral dissertation, and a full-year internship. Typically, the program takes 3 to 5 years to complete.

Tuition, including associated fees and costs, for in-state students is around $8,500 per year, while out-of-state students would pay close to $16,000—both numbers are based on a 24 credit hours per year. Financial aid in the form of assistantships, fellowships, and scholarships are available for graduate students, and all first year students receive waived out-of-state tuition rates, if applicable.

Contact:

MS 2051 Psychology Building
Texas Tech University
Lubbock, TX 79409-2051
(806) 742-3711

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 Texas Tech University.

• Full-Time Annual Graduate Tuition: $4,550
• Additional Fees: $2,450
• Part-Time Per Credit Charges: $250

• Full-Time Annual Graduate Tuition: $10,860
• Additional Fees: $2,450
• Part-Time Per Credit Charges: $600

Program Accreditation Details

The PhD program in counseling psychology at Texas Tech University has been accredited by the American Psychological Association, Commission on Accreditation since 1964.