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Program checklist · Doctor of Philosophy

Counseling Psychology, Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.)

Virginia Commonwealth University · Richmond, VA

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Program
Award
Doctor of Philosophy
Credential class
ceterms:DoctoralDegree
CIP
42.2803
Total credits (published)
86.5
Credits (computed from items)
80.5
Catalog edition
2026-2027
Checklist type
degree-program
Identifiers
IPEDS UNITID
234030
CourseShelf checklist
CK_234030_8928d9bb
CollegeTransfer.Net
Institution Transfer Profile
Source
CourseShelf publish 59

Requirements to complete

Every course or condition the catalog lists, in the catalog's order.

Curriculum requirements

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    Department core courses

    major core · 6 items
    1. PSYC 619
      Learning and Cognition
      As published: “Learning and Cognition 1”
      3
    2. PSYC 629
      Biological Basis of Behavior
      As published: “Biological Basis of Behavior 1”
      3
    3. PSYC 673
      Diversity Dialogues
      As published: “Diversity Dialogues 1”
      2
    4. PSYC 680
      Statistics in Psychological Research I
      As published: “Statistics in Psychological Research I 1”
      3
    5. PSYC 681
      Statistics in Psychological Research II
      As published: “Statistics in Psychological Research II 1”
      3
    6. PSYC 684
      Research Methods in Psychology
      As published: “Research Methods in Psychology 1”
      3

    Required counseling courses

    9 items
    1. PSYC 611
      3
    2. PSYC 616
      Psychopathology
      As published: “Psychopathology 1”
      3
    3. PSYC 625
      3
    4. PSYC 643
      Principles of Psychological Measurement
      As published: “Principles of Psychological Measurement 2”
      or: PSYC 682 Advanced Multivariate Methods in Psychology
      3
    5. PSYC 644
      Individual Tests of Intelligence
      As published: “Individual Tests of Intelligence 1”
      3
    6. PSYC 645
      Assessment of Personality. 2
      As published: “Assessment of Personality”
      3
    7. PSYC 651
      Introduction to Psychological Interviewing
      As published: “Introduction to Psychological Interviewing 1”
      3
    8. PSYC 675
      2
    9. PSYC 676
      3

    Research and counseling practica

    1 item
    1. PSYC 693
      Counseling Practicum
      As published: “Counseling Practicum (six credit hours for M.S.) 1”
      12

    Developmental course

    1 item
    1. PSYC 603
      3

    Social aspects of behavior course

    1 item
    1. PSYC 630
      Social Psychology
      As published: “Social Psychology (or other social aspects course as approved by graduate program director)”
      3

    Approved internship

    1 item
    1. PSYC 696
      Internship
      As published: “Internship (0.5 credit hours for three consecutive semesters)”
      1.5

    Thesis/dissertation

    2 items
    1. PSYC 798
      M.S. Thesis
      As published: “M.S. Thesis 1”
      6
    2. PSYC 898
      12

    Electives

    electives · 4 items
    1. PSYC 655
      3
    2. PSYC 660
      3
    3. PSYC 679
      3
    4. PSYC 695
      Practicum in Clinical or Counseling Supervision
      As published: “Practicum in Clinical or Counseling Supervision (highly recommended)”
      1-2

    Student should consult with program director for other recommendations.

    0 items
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