Overview

We balance rigorous research opportunities with hands-on counseling experience in our in-house training clinic, the Community Counseling Services Center, to expand your clinical, administration, management, advocacy, and leadership skills.

Features

The PhD program in Counseling at George Washington University leads to careers both inside and outside of academia.

Graduates of the program are teaching in universities and practicing in a variety of settings from directing high school counseling departments to leading county and state mental health treatment programs.

Programme Structure

Curriculum:

Advanced Psychopathology and Pharmacology

Leadership and Advocacy in Counseling

Advanced Multicultural Counseling

Supervision in Counseling

Doctoral Practicum in Counseling

Key information

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-08-20 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-12-15 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

75 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Washington, D. C., United States

Disciplines

Counselling Psychology View 80 other PhDs in Counselling Psychology in United States

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Academic requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Prerequisite: Master's Degree

Resume

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Statement of Purpose: In an essay of 500-750 words, state your purpose in undertaking doctoral level study in counseling. Include your academic objectives, research interests, and career plans. We are interested in determining your fit with our program and faculty, so be sure to identify faculty that could serve as potential mentors to you in research. If you are applying for an assistantship or fellowship, you should also describe any research or teaching experience you have had.

3 Letters of Recommendation (academic and/or professional)

GRE general test is optional

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

150000 USD / full

≈ 150000 USD / full
Out-of-State

150000 USD / full

≈ 150000 USD / full
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

150000 USD / full

≈ 150000 USD / full

Living costs

Washington, D. C.

United States

1705 - 2975 USD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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Available Scholarships

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