Overview

The Counseling Psychology program at the University of Massachusetts Boston prepares the next generation of counseling psychology scholars, teachers, and social justice advocates.

Outcomes

The scientist-practitioner training model in this Counseling Psychology program at the University of Massachusetts Boston prepares students to:

deliver high quality, evidence-based psychological services and interventions
employ applied research skills to improve practice and explore social and psychological issues
serve as effective instructors and teachers
use innovative approaches to solve problems related to educational and mental health care disparities, improve services for underrepresented populations, and employ systems-level change strategies to advance local and global social justice

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Psychopathology and Diagnosis
Life Span Human Development
Physiological Bases of Behavior
History & Systems in Counseling and School Psychology
Social and Cultural Psychology
Counseling Theory and Practice
Health Psychology: Current Theory, Research, and Interventions

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 96 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-09-08 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-12-01 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

73 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Boston, United States

Disciplines

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

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Academic requirements

GPA

2.7

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Applied master's degree required. The program accepts applications from candidates who will have completed an applied master's program with supervised clinical experience (e.g., Mental Health Counseling, School Psychology, School Counseling, Social Work, and other programs) prior to the Fall admission.
Minimum of five social science classes (preferably psychology, human development, and statistics)
Completed project or academic paper
Statement of purpose
Transcripts
Résumé/Curriculum Vitae
Interview
Letters of Recommendation
Writing Sample

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

29932 USD / year

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Out-of-State

29932 USD / year

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Domestic

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In-State

15408 USD / year

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Living costs

Boston

United States

1560 - 3239 USD / month

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