Ph.D. in Counseling Psychology

Counseling Psychology

Ph.D. in Counseling Psychology

Become a counseling psychologist through a program where your knowledge of theoretical systems informs your clinical approach, and your practice guides your research.

This APA-accredited Ph.D. program is based on a scientist-practitioner training model, with a strong emphasis on multicultural issues and social justice. You’ll learn to apply psychological principles with an understanding of and respect for differing world views. You’ll undertake original research under the guidance of a faculty advisor. You’ll get real-world experience as both a counselor and a counselor supervisor.

Upon graduation, you’ll be prepared for a career as a psychologist, administrator, or faculty member in mental health centers, college counseling centers, private practice, higher education, or other settings where counseling psychology skills are needed.

This is a research-intensive program. Our program is a good fit for you if you enjoy research. You will have many opportunities to participate in research projects, present at conferences, and publish with professors in our program.

While we prefer students who have a master’s degree in counseling or an undergraduate degree in psychology, we welcome qualified applicants from many disciplines.

Admission to the program is made using a faculty mentoring approach. Students are selected, in part, based on their fit with the research interests of specific professors. If accepted, you will join the program as advisees of these professors.

When applying, please indicate in your personal statement which of these professors you are interested in working with and why.

  • Application Deadlines
    Starting SemesterDeadline
    Fall Nov 15
    December 1 is the priority funding deadline for the Dean’s Fellowship and University Graduate School diversity fellowships. Eligible applicants will automatically be considered for fellowships – no separate application is necessary.
    International students are encouraged to apply early to allow extra time for their materials to arrive.
  • Admission Requirements

    In light of the COVID-19 pandemic, the Graduate Studies Office will accept unofficial transcripts and self-reported test scores for admission reviews. Any admission made with these documents would be conditioned on receipt of official documents, which should be provided as soon as possible.

    Note: If you are currently enrolled or have applied in the past year, you should qualify for an application fee waiver. Click here for criteria and how to obtain the waiver.

    1. Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution
    2. Minimum undergraduate GPA of 2.75 out of 4.00
    3. Completed online application that includes:
      • Personal statement
      • Resume
      • Three letters of recommendation
      • GRE scores are not required, though the submission of strong GRE scores may enhance the likelihood of receiving some fellowships
      • Minimum 79 TOEFL score or minimum 6.5 IELTS score (international students only)

    Learn more about how to apply

  • Program Requirements
  • Tuition and Fees

    Per credit hour

    ResidencyTuition*
    IN Resident$450.93
    Non-resident$1515.17

    *Does not include fees, which will vary depending on the number of credits enrolled. Find more information and calculate your expected costs at Student Central.

  • Funding
    • Learn about the variety of fellowships and assistantships available to graduate students.
    • Visit Student Central for information about financial assistance.
    • Consult your employer about the availability of tuition reimbursement or tuition assistance programs.
    • Active duty military, veterans, and military families should visit the Center for Veteran and Military Students to take full advantage of available financial assistance and educational benefits.
  • Accreditation

    The Ph.D. program in Counseling Psychology is accredited by the American Psychological Association.

    Office of Program Consultation and Accreditation
    American Psychological Association
    750 First Street NE
    Washington, DC 20002-4242
    Phone: (202) 336-5979

  • Consumer Information Disclosures

    Educational requirements for licensure as a psychologist are available through the Association of State and Provincial Psychology Boards (ASPPB).

Our faculty

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Assistant Professor

Email:
jamebroo@iu.edu
Phone:
(812) 856-8206
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Clinical Associate Professor; Director, Center for Human Growth

Email:
lygilman@indiana.edu
Phone:
(812) 856-8348
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Associate Professor

Research Areas:
Multicultural Psychotherapy, Psychotherapy Process and Outcome, College Counseling, College Student Mental Health
Email:
perezrae@iu.edu
Phone:
(812) 856-8547
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Professor

Research Areas:
Sport and Performance Psychology, Neuropsychology, Multicultural Psychology, Psychology of Men and Masculinities
Email:
jesstein@indiana.edu
Phone:
(812) 856-8331
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Associate Professor

Research Areas:
Substance Use and Substance Use Disorders, Latinx Mental Health
Email:
elvaugha@indiana.edu
Phone:
(812) 856-8243
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Associate Professor

Email:
mwaldron@indiana.edu
Phone:
(812) 856-8334
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Professor, Counseling and Educational Psychology Department Chair

Research Areas:
Gratitude, encouragement, psychology of men and masculinities, Asian American suicide
Email:
joelwong@indiana.edu
Phone:
(812) 856-8293

Contact Us

Lynn Gilman
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(812) 856-8348
lygilman@indiana.edu

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