Overview

The program requires full-time study (9-12 credits per fall/spring semester) and residence in Lexington.

Features

Our program includes the completion of a dissertation and a one-year, full-time internship at an APA accredited site, which usually requires relocation to another state.

As is typical for counseling psychology PhD programs, our program takes most post-master’s students (who enter the program with an applied mental health master’s degree) five years to complete and most pre-master’s students seven years to complete.

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

Duration

Full-time
- 60 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-08-23 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-12-01 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

9 ECTS

9-12 credits per fall/spring semester

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Lexington-Fayette, United States

Disciplines

Psychology Counselling Psychology View 238 other PhDs in Psychology in United States

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Academic requirements

GPA

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Required

GMAT

Required

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Resume/Vita. Be sure to include your educational background, work experiences, professional certifications, professional memberships, publications, and references.

Letters of Recommendation. Two letters of reference are required, though three are encouraged.

Graduate Record Exam (GRE) Scores.

Writing Sample. (Only required for all PhD applicants and for Counseling Psychology MS applicants). Submit a solo-authored article, class paper, Master’s Thesis, or manuscript. Writing sample should demonstrate command of APA style.

Statement of Purpose.

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

37326 USD / year

≈ 37326 USD / year
Out-of-State

37326 USD / year

≈ 37326 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

15084 USD / year

≈ 15084 USD / year

Living costs

Lexington-Fayette

United States

900 - 1400 USD / month

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

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Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

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Living costs

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