咨询心理学的博士课程基于以下哲学：理论，研究和实践是科学家-从业人员培训模型中专业教育的相互依存和互补的维度。该计划的教育课程和实践经验旨在确保在所有三个方面的能力，并促进他们融入职业形象的发展。与这些目标一致，咨询心理学课程包括四个方面的课程工作和相关经验：1）心理学科学； 2）咨询心理学专业； 3）咨询和心理治疗； 4）研究。该计划认识到辅导心理学家可能在各种专业机构中受雇，例如学术部门，大学和大学辅导中心，心理健康机构，私人执业以及工商业。因此，该计划提供了基础广泛的培训，以适应其毕业生潜在的多样化
The Counseling Psychology Doctoral program began in 1978 and currently resides in the Department of Counselor Education and Counseling Psychology. The program's philosophy holds that theory, research and practice are interdependent and complementary and is based on a scientist-practitioner model. The curriculum and practical experiences are designed to ensure professional competency in all three dimensions and to facilitate their integration.<br><br>The counseling psychology program's student admissions, outcomes and other data are provided to help potential doctoral students make an informed decision. Program graduates are typically employed in a variety of settings including academic departments, university counseling centers, community mental health agencies, hospitals and independent practices.<br><br>The Counseling Psychology Training Committee is responsible for administering the program. Graduates of the program meet curriculum requirements for licensure as a psychologist in Michigan. Because the program is accredited by APA, students are typically in a good position to meet curricular requirements for licensing in other states.