University of Minnesota's Educational Psychology Department has a doctoral program that prepares students for careers in counseling psychology, academics or counseling and psychological research. It also offers a school psychology track that trains students in child development and educational psychology in order to work in a range of school settings, including K-12 and university counseling offices. The five-year program is designed for candidates with a master's degree and consists of classes, practicum and full-time internships. In addition, students complete pre-dissertation research, write a dissertation and pass an oral defense, as well as take comprehensive exams in counseling. Students may earn a master's degree concurrently.
University of Minnesota
Educational Psychology Department
250 Education Sciences Building
56 East River Road
Minneapolis, MN 55455-0208
612-624-6827
cehd.umn.edu
The Department of Psychology at Emory University in Atlanta offers a PhD in clinical psychology. The program offers opportunities for research a broad range of specialized fields, including personality disorders, child development, neurodevelopmental approaches to schizophrenia and many others.
The five-year curriculum includes course work that provides an overview of all facets of psychology, specific research training, clinical practice, teaching and a dissertation. In addition, candidates must complete internships at Emory's on-campus center, which offers psychological services to students and the neighboring Atlanta community, as well as off-campus clinical internships.
Emory University
Department of Psychology
36 Eagle Row
Emory University
Atlanta, GA 30322
404-727-7438
psychology.emory.edu
Boston College's Department of Counseling, Developmental and Educational Psychology offers a doctorate in counseling psychology. The program is designed to train counseling psychologists who apply their scientific and clinical skills in a variety of settings, including mental health organizations, academics, educational institutions, public policy agencies and community efforts.
Candidates focus on a scientist-practitioner training model, particularly as it relates to community-based practices, social justice and multicultural education. Completing the degree takes about five years, as candidates participate in course work and practicum, a full-time internship and a dissertation.
Boston College
Campion Hall, Room 101
140 Commonwealth Ave.
Chestnut Hill, MA 02467
617-552-4200
boston.edu