University of Memphis

Accredited by the American Psychological Association since 1989, the Department of Counseling, Educational Psychology and Research in the College of Education, Health and Human Sciences at the University of Memphis, in Tennessee offers a Ph.D. in Counseling Psychology designed to train psychologist who promote human development in mental health, emotional and social learning, career development, and decision-making in a rapidly-changing environment.

Applicants typically hold a master’s degree in counseling, psychology, or another related mental health fields. If students enter the program without a master’s degree, they will need to complete prerequisite courses in group processes, theories in counseling, career counseling, assessment techniques, pre-practicum techniques, and statistics and research. It takes approximately 4 years to complete the program, including 1 full-year internship.

Apply Online (https://banssbprod.memphis.edu/pls/PROD/bwskalog.P_DispLoginNon)

The Ph.D. program only accepts 7 to 8 students each year. The application deadline is December 5^th for classes beginning in the fall.

Full-time tuition for Tennessee residents is about $5,000 for the first year, out-of-state students pay close to $12,000. This rate does not include additional costs and fees associated with graduate school, including books, travel, student services, and course fees. Financial supports is available through graduate assistantships in teaching, research, or administrative work, and fellowships, scholarships, and additional financial aid is also available, if needed.

Contact:

Counseling Psychology Program
Department of Counseling, Educational Psychology and Research
The University of Memphis
100 Ball Hall
Memphis, TN 38152
(901) 678-2841