Overview

Counseling Psychology is an applied specialty within the field of psychology that has focused on client strengths, the interaction between the person and the environment, multiculturalism and career development.

Our program classes are in downtown Atlanta near five American Psychological Association-accredited pre-doctoral internship sites, where our students can take advantage of practicum training opportunities. Completion of the doctoral program contributes to students’ eligibility to become licensed and practice as a psychologist.

Careers

Georgia State University graduates work in a variety of settings, including academic appointments, staff psychologist positions at college and university counseling centers, staff psychologist positions at Veteran Administration hospitals and positions in private practices.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Biopsychology and Medication
Advanced Career Counseling
Advanced Group Counseling
Professional Issues and Decisions
Advanced Counseling Theory
Applied Practice: Professional and Rehabilitation Counseling
Supervision of Counseling Services
Research and Publication
Counseling Psychology Seminar
History of Psychology

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 60 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-08-25 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-12-01 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

101 SCH

101-102

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Atlanta, United States

Disciplines

Counselling Psychology View 80 other PhDs in Counselling Psychology in United States

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Academic requirements

GPA

2.5

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Required

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

When applying to the counseling psychology program, you will need to submit several documents for review.

Online application
$50 application fee
Goals statement
Resume
Writing sample
Three letters of recommendation (identify your recommenders on the application)
Proof of completion of a bachelor’s degree (and master’s degree, if relevant)
Official transcript(s): graduate (minimum 2.5 undergraduate GPA if no master’s)
GRE scores

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

32332 USD / year

≈ 32332 USD / year
Out-of-State

31726 USD / year

≈ 31726 USD / year
Domestic

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In-State

9790 USD / year

≈ 9790 USD / year

Living costs

Atlanta

United States

1213 - 2208 USD / month

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