Counseling Psychology Program
Applicants to the Counseling Psychology Program at Fordham University must meet competititve admissions requirements. Detailed information about the admissions procedure and tuition costs are provided in the
Graduate School of Education's Bulletin.
Application Deadlines
- Doctoral Program: December 15
- Masters Program:
- For those applying for Fall 2013: March 1
- For those applying for Fall 2014: February 1
Degree Programs
Counseling Psychology (Ph.D.)
The Doctoral program in Counseling Psychology is accredited by the
American Psychological Association. It is based on the scientist-practitioner model.
Office of Program Consultation and Accreditation
American Psychological Association
750 1st Street NE, Washington, DC 20002
Phone: (202) 336-5979
E-mail: apaaccred@apa.org
Web: www.apa.org/ed/accreditation
Upon completion of all requirements for the Ph.D. degree, students are qualified for practice either independently or in colleges, agencies, clinics, hospitals and other settings and are well-grounded in research methods. In addition, program graduates will have satisfied the academic and internship requirements for licensing as a psychologist in New York state.
Counseling & Personnel Services/School Counseling (M.S.Ed.)
This 60 credit program is designed to prepare counselors who will work under supervision in community and social agencies; public and private elementary, middle, and high schools; college counseling centers, college career planning and placement offices, and student services; pastoral and business settings, and other related mental health agencies.
Mental Health Counseling (M.S.Ed.)
This 60 credit program is designed to prepare mental health counselors who will work in mental health clinics, community mental health center, hospitals, nonprofit counseling agencies, college and university campuses, corporate mental health services (e.g., employee assistance programs, personnel departments, mental health support units)and are eligible to open independent private practices after licensure.
Admissions Criteria Overview
The following are basic program information and criteria for admissions for Counseling Psychology Programs. For more detailed information see the
GSE Bulletin.
- Possess a baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university
- Show evidence of professional promise (personal, interpersonal and intellectual characteristics appropriate to the profession and the ability to communicate effectively); evidence may be contained in the student’s application for admission, or may be sought in an interview with a member of the program faculty, if deemed appropriate
- Have earned a minimum undergraduate grade point average of approximately 3.0 (B or better)
- Provide two reference reports
- Demonstrate satisfactory command of oral and written English
- Provide proof of immunization against measles, mumps and rubella
