PhD in Counseling Psychology in Athens United States | University of Georgia

University of Georgia | Athens United States
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Qualification
Doctor of Philosophy
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
USD 24,630
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
36 months

The University of Georgia's Counseling Psychology PhD program offers advanced doctoral education to equip students for careers as health service psychologists. Our curriculum emphasizes multicultural competence and social justice, training future psychologists to provide cutting-edge, culturally responsive services across diverse research and clinical environments. This program specifically addresses the needs of varied cultural and linguistic populations throughout Georgia and the United States.


Destination of Study

Subjects of Study

Language Requirements

English
IELTS 6.5

Qualification Requirements

Our program requires that an applicant has completed a master's degree. Competitive candidates for admissions usually have the following general qualifications: relevant professional work experiences in counseling or a related area, research experience and interest, and defined clinical and research interests that match both with the program's goals and scientist-practitioner model of training and with faculty areas of expertise.

To apply, submit the following:
Graduate School application
Send GRE scores to Graduate Admissions via ETS, ETS code for UGA is 5813. No departmental code is required.
TOEFL or IELTS applicants from non-English speaking country only
Unofficial transcripts in native language and English (for international applicants, official transcripts required if admitted)
Statement of purpose
Resume
3 letters of recommendation

Minimum TOEFL score requirement: overall score of 80 with at least 20 on speaking and writing
Minimum IELTS score requirement: overall band-width of 6.5, with no single band (score) below 6.0

Tuition USD 24,630

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