PhD in Counseling Psychology in Urbana United States | University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

In Educational Psychology, doctoral candidates enjoy the flexibility to design distinctive research initiatives under the guidance of advisors from various departments. This top-tier program, accredited by the American Psychological Association, follows a scientist-practitioner model in counseling psychology. Research forms a core component of the curriculum, with preference given to applicants demonstrating robust research interests and aspirations for academic careers blending scholarship and clinical work. Our Counseling Psychology Program (CPP), continuously APA-accredited since 1985, ranks fourth nationally according to CounselingPsychology.Org. Grounded in the scientist-practitioner approach, our program treats research and clinical practice as mutually reinforcing elements. We prioritize applicants who exhibit strong research potential, academic ambitions, and commitment to integrating scientific inquiry with professional practice.