Counseling Psychology Ph.D. Program

Program Overview

Model Statement

At Indiana University, we believe in training counseling psychologists who adhere to the scientist-practitioner model. Moreover, we strive for a culturally-informed integration of science and practice. Hence, program students and faculty are committed to professional development that integrates and embraces the interaction among culture, science, and practice.

Goals, Objectives, Competencies

1. Students will develop the abilities to integrate science and practice and optimally develop a knowledge base wherein science informs their clinical approaches and practice informs their scholarly endeavors.
   • Objective 1.1: Students have knowledge of the historical, theoretical, and scientific foundations of Psychology, with special emphasis on Counseling Psychology.
     • Competency 1.1.a Students demonstrate knowledge of historic and systemic foundations of psychology.
     • Competency 1.1.b. Students demonstrate the ability to apply the professional core of Counseling Psychology as it pertains to research and practice (i.e., counseling theories, multicultural issues, evidence-based interventions, ethics, career development,…).
     • Competency 1.1.c. Students demonstrate an understanding of human development and how behavior is shaped by the interplay of biological, cognitive, affective, and social influences.
     • Competency 1.1.d. Students demonstrate knowledge of psychological measurement and the ability to use psychological assessments.
     • Competency 1.1.e. Students demonstrate knowledge of individual differences in behavior, functional and dysfunctional aspects of behavior, and psychopathology and diagnosis.  
   • Objective 1.2:  Students have a scientifically-minded approach to research and practice that embraces the integration of both.
     • Competency 1.2.a.  Students demonstrate the ability to conduct research that advances the field of Counseling Psychology.
     • Competency 1.2.b. Students demonstrate the ability to provide and evaluate interventions that alleviate suffering and promote health and well-being.
     • Competency 1.2c Students demonstrate the ability to receive and provide supervision.
     • Competency 1.2.d Students contribute to the understanding of the integration of science and practice.
2. Students will develop the awareness, knowledge, and skills with regard to the effective application of psychological principles with an understanding of and respect for the differing worldviews of a broad range of individuals.
   • Objective 2.1 Students have knowledge and awareness of self and others as shaped by individual and cultural diversity (e.g., differences based on socioeconomic status, gender, race, ethnicity, culture, religion, sexual orientation, disability, and age) and context.
     • Competency 2.1.a. Students demonstrate awareness, knowledge, and skills regarding the understanding of their own dimensions of diversity and attitudes towards diverse others.
     • Competency 2.1.b. Students demonstrate awareness, knowledge, and skills regarding the understanding of others' dimensions of diversity and its role in interactions with others.
   • Objective 2.2. Students attain multicultural skills in the science and practice of counseling psychology.
     • Competency 2.2.a. Students demonstrate ability to design and implement culturally sensitive research studies.
     • Competency 2.2.b. Students demonstrate culturally sensitive assessment/diagnosis skills.
     • Competency 2.2.c. Students demonstrate culturally sensitive clinical practice, which includes culture in assessing process and outcomes.
3. Students will make meaningful contributions and demonstrate professionalism as Counseling Psychologists.
   • Objective 3.1: Students conduct themselves in a professional manner.
     • Competency 3.1.a. Students articulate their emerging professional identity as a Counseling Psychologist. 
     • Competency 3.1.b. Students demonstrate concern for the welfare of others.
     • Competency 3.1.c. Students exhibit a professional deportment.
     • Competency 3.1.d. Students demonstrate integrity in all professional interactions.
   • Objective 3.2:  Students adhere to the APA Ethical Principles and Code of Conduct
     • Competency 3.2.a. Students demonstrate knowledge of the APA Ethical Principles and Code of Conduct.
     • Competency 3.2.b. Students apply ethical principles in practice, research, and other professional roles.
     • Competency 3.2.c. Students behave in an ethical manner and accept responsibility for their actions.
   • Objective 3.3: Students make meaningful contributions to the field of Counseling Psychology.
     • Competency 3.3.a. Students demonstrate awareness of professional issues in the field.
     • Competency 3.3.b.  Students make a contribution to the professional discourse of the field