Counseling Psychology (PsyD)
About This Program |
|
|---|---|
Admissions ContactAlie Baranauskas |
|
Program ContactSean Demartino |
|
Newsletters |
|
|
Like us on Facebook |
|
|
Follow us on Twitter |
|
Upcoming EventStay tuned for information on upcoming events! |
|
The Doctor of Psychology in Counseling Psychology (PsyD) at Springfield College is accredited by the American Psychological Association (APA).
In the PsyD in Counseling Psychology, your education will move swiftly from the classroom to the field. We follow the practitioner-scholar model, with an emphasis on clinical training and the application of research to practice.
Through practica opportunities, a full-time internship, a dissertation research project, and ongoing faculty mentoring, you will graduate with experience and research on your resume, an in-depth knowledge of the field, and a unique focus on service and social justice.
The program, which can be completed in approximately four years to six years of full-time academic study, will provide you with a solid foundation in theory, research, and practice. This includes skills in assessment, diagnosis, and treatment for application in a variety of practice settings and for use across the full spectrum of adjustment and psychological disorders.
Admissions Requirements
Complete the application form. No application fee.
Start your application process by completing the online application form. Be sure to complete your application by submitting all the required materials outlined in this section.
Graduate Admissions Essay
Once your application form is processed you will receive an email with your application portal login credentials. Once you login to your application portal you'll be able to upload your essay.
In two to three double-spaced pages, please describe significant life experiences that have contributed to your interest in your field, your understanding of this field, your occupational objectives, and why you have chosen Springfield College.
Resume
Please include any college activities, out-of-school leadership experiences, work history, and community involvement to support your interest in or qualifications for graduate study. Once your application form is processed you will receive an email with your application portal login credentials. Once you login to your application portal you'll be able to upload your resume.
Letters of Recommendation
This program requires three letters of recommendation. Recommenders will receive an email when you submit your application and will be able to upload your letter to your application.
Interview
This program requires an interview.
Official Transcripts from All Institutions Previously/Currently Attended
- An official transcript from each college/university you have attended is required.
- Transcripts must be in English. If the transcript is not in English you will be required to submit a professional credential evaluation completed by any member of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services. In some cases, including if you plan to request coursework be transferred, a course-by-course translation is required. For this we recommend the World Education Services or Josef Silny & Associates, Inc.
- In order to be considered official, transcripts must be received directly from the original source, by email to graduate@springfield.edu, or mailed to the college address:
Springfield College
Office of Graduate Admissions
263 Alden Street
Springfield, MA 01109
GRE *Optional*
It is optional to upload your GRE scores. The GRE is not required for the PsyD program. The Springfield College GRE code is 3763.
You will be able to input your scores on your application. If you would like your GRE scores to be a part of your application, please make sure your official scores are submitted.
International Applicants
All international applicants from non-English speaking countries are required, in addition to the items listed above, to submit:
- Proof of English language proficiency by way of the TOEFL or IELTS. Other tests may be accepted on a case-by-case basis. Please refer to our language requirements for more information on acceptable tests, minimum scores, exemptions, and conditional acceptance. If your undergraduate degree was earned in the United States and you successfully completed college-level English, we will consider English language proficiency met.
- Please note: Transcripts must be in English. If the transcript is not in English you will be required to submit a professional credential evaluation completed by any member of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES). For this we recommend SpanTran, with its customized portal for Springfield College applicants. World Education Services or Josef Silny & Associates, Inc. are also recommended for your credential evaluations.
The staff in the Office of International Admissions can assist you with questions you may have about enrolling at Springfield College as an international student by emailing intladmissions@springfieldcollege.edu.
To submit materials:
After submitting your online application form you will receive user login credentials to access your student application portal. From that portal, you will be able to upload your graduate admissions essay and your resume. Recommenders will receive an email when you submit your application and will be able to upload your letter to your application. In order to be considered official, transcripts must be received directly from the original source, by email to graduate@springfield.edu, or mailed to the college address:
Springfield College
Office of Graduate Admissions
263 Alden Street
Springfield, MA 01109
Curriculum
I. Core Requirements (88 credits)
- COUN 603 - Assessment, Appraisal and Testing in Counseling Credits: 3
- COUN 612 - Psychopharmacology Credits: 3
- COUN 614 - Counseling Diverse Populations Credits: 3
- COUN 617 - Psychopathology: Diagnosis and Treatment Planning Credits: 3
- COUN 622 - Counseling Theories Credits: 3
- COUN 629 - Counseling Skill Development Credits: 3
- COUN 675 - Clinical Seminar Credits: 3
- PSYC 708 - Cognition and Affect Credits: 3
- PSYC 709 - Social Psychology Credits: 3
- PSYC 710 - Foundations and Methodology of Social Inquiry Credits: 3
- PSYC 713 - Ethical, Legal, and Professional Issues in Psychology Credits: 3
- PSYC 714 - Counseling Psychology in Diverse Contexts: Social Action, Collaboration and Community Experience Credits: 3
- PSYC 716 - History and Systems of Psychology Credits: 3
- PSYC 718 - Qualitative Research in Psychological Research Credits: 3
- PSYC 720 - Dissertation Seminar Credits: 3
- PSYC 724 - Psychological Statistics for Counseling Psychologist Credits: 3
- PSYC 725 - Advanced Group Counseling Credits: 3
- PSYC 727 - Cognitive Assessment Credits: 3
- PSYC 730 - Doctoral Dissertation Credits: 3
- PSYC 733 - Theory and Practice of Counseling and Psychotherapy Credits: 3
- PSYC 736 - Supervision and Consultation Credits: 3
- PSYC 739 - Advanced Human Life Span Development Credits: 3
- PSYC 743 - Work and Career Psychology Credits: 3
- PSYC 751 - Physiological Psychology Credits: 3
- PSYC 753 - Personality Assessment Credits: 3
- PSYC 785 - Doctoral Practicum I Credits: 1-6
- (must be taken for a total of six credits to meet program requirements)
- PSYC 786 - Doctoral Practicum II Credits: 1-12
- (must be taken for a total of six credits to meet program requirements)
- PSYC 787 - Pre-Doctoral Internship Credits: 4.5
- (must be taken twice for a total of one credit to meet program requirements)
- PSYC 789 - Doctoral Practicum III Credits: 1-6
- (this course is optional)
Transfer Credit Policy - Doctor of Psychology Program
Students may be eligible to transfer up to thirty (30) semester hours of graduate credit, for which appropriate letter grades (“A”, “A-“, “B+”, “B”, or “B-“) have been given, may be approved for transfer into the PsyD program, provided that:
- The institution for which the work is to be transferred is authorized to grant graduate degrees by a regionally accredited institution of higher education. (Regional accrediting bodies are NEASC, MSACS, NCACS, SACS,and WACS.)
- The credits to be transferred are represented on an official graduate transcript.
- The courses is to be transferred are applicable to the PsyD program at Springfield college.
- Pass/Fail courses are not transferable.
- The coursework is completed no more than five years prior to admission.
Deadline
The priority application deadline for applying for the fall semester is January 15.
All required supporting materials are due January 15. Completed applications received after January 15 but before February 1 may be reviewed on a space available basis.
