Counseling Psychology, Ph.D.The Ph.D. degree in counseling psychology has been fully accredited by the American Psychological Association since 1985. The counseling psychology program emphasizes multicultural and individual diversity within a scientist-practitioner model. Consistent with the University's urban/metropolitan mission, this diverse faculty is committed to educating future counseling psychologists to improve the welfare of individuals and communities through scholarship and applied interventions.Student Learning OutcomesThe program faculty encourages students to develop primary identification with the core values of counseling psychology. These values emphasize:
Counseling psychologists recognize the value of human diversity. The program emphasizes faculty and student competence in dealing with the broad range of diversity in both practice and science settings. Our commitment to cultural and individual diversity is reflected in:
Education in counseling psychology follows a developmental model in which science-practice integration is emphasized throughout the program. Early and progressive training is provided in research, culminating in professionals who can design, conduct and evaluate research relevant for counseling psychologists. Similarly, early and progressive training in practice activity is emphasized. Program graduates will apply the values of counseling psychology to their work in a variety of employment settings, and as scientist-practitioners, their practice is informed by research and approached with a scientific attitude. Counseling psychologists abide by the American Psychological Association Ethical Principles and Codes of Conduct. Students will understand the ethical, legal and professional issues related to the science and practice of counseling psychology. More information about the program can be found at http://education.umkc.edu/CEP/. Admission CriteriaThe program is designed for bachelor's-level and master's-level applicants. A prerequisite background of core courses is required prior to acceptance into the program. These courses include undergraduate or graduate level: general psychology, theories of personality, tests and measurement, abnormal psychology, experimental psychology and introductory statistics. Students who have two or fewer deficiencies may be admitted. Such students must complete these deficiencies within one year of beginning study.Recommended minimum for bachelor's level applicants:
Alternative Criteria: students who do not meet the regular recommended criteria may be admitted under alternative criteria provided there is good reason to believe that the regular criteria do not adequately manifest the student's potential to do quality work in the program. Admission Procedures: Using the above criteria, the applicant screening committee will typically select up to 30 applicants to be offered interviews. Personal interviews may be requested, but are not required. From those interviewed, selected applicants will be offered admission. In addition, the committee selects a list of those who were interviewed to serve as alternates. Candidates offered admissions will be required to respond to the invitation by April 15 or within 15 days after notification.
Admission RequirementsApplication packets for the Counseling Psychology Program can be obtained from the program's Web site: http://education.umkc.edu/CEP/phd/index.asp If needed, you may contact the UMKC Office of Admissions either by phone (816) 235-1111, or by e-mail admit@umkc.edu. You may also contact the Counseling Psychology Program at (816) 235-2722.Applications are accepted only for the fall semester and must be completed and received by Jan. 15. Application materials must be submitted to two separate offices on campus: A. The UMKC Admissions Office, -and- B. The Counseling Psychology Admissions Committee. A. Materials to be sent to the UMKC Admissions Office:
B. Materials to be sent to Counseling Psychology:
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