Counseling Psychology (Collaborative Program)

The University of Akron is home to a highly regarded and fully APA accredited doctoral program in counseling psychology. Graduates are prepared for the practice of professional psychology and for academic and research positions in diverse settings. This full-time program follows a scientist-practitioner model and is grounded in the humanistic tradition of counseling psychology, which emphasizes human growth, development, and an appreciation of environmental and cultural contexts. Coursework and practica are designed to provide a solid generalist foundation in counseling psychology, with an emphasis on individual counseling with late adolescents and adults. Specialized interests may be pursued through elective coursework and supplemental practica.

Admission Requirements

A unique combination of initiatives, traits, competencies and past successes at The University of Akron give our students a competitive edge after graduation. There are many components to this "Akron Advantage", including Documented Excellence through the University

Akron Advantage

Students wishing to pursue a doctoral degree in Counseling Psychology should apply through the Department of Counseling if they hold a Master's degree in a psychology or counseling-related area. They should apply to the M.A.-Ph.D. option through the Department of Psychology if they have earned a Bachelor's degree. Admission decisions are based on numerous criteria, including grade point average (GPA); letters of recommendation; Verbal, Quantitative, and Advanced Psychology GRE scores; and fit with the mission of the CPCP, as assessed by a statement of goals and telephone interview data. Admission to the CPCP is competitive, with many more applicants than the limited number of openings each year.

Additional Information

The program is a collaboration between the faculty and resources of the Department of Counseling in the College of Education and those of the Department of Psychology in the Buchtel College of Arts and Sciences. Although the Collaborative Program in Counseling Psychology (CPCP) is a single program, it has two points of entry. Prospective students who hold Master’s degrees in a psychology or counseling related field apply through the Department of Counseling, and prospective students with Bachelor’s degrees apply through the Department of Psychology.