The Counseling Psychology doctoral program is one of the longest continuously APA accredited Counseling Psychology programs in the country. Our scientist-practitioner based program prepares Ph.D. psychologists to work with both specific and general problems of human behavior in the context of a range of social processes and systems.
We strive to prepare students for innovative professional and intellectual careers within the fields of social science, human service, or social and community endeavors. This program emphasizes the importance of developing the skills necessary to effectively work with individuals inclusive of all demographics, beliefs, attitudes, and values.
The Department of Educational Psychology also offers a Master's degree in Counselor Education.
Counseling Psychology Faculty
 Ricardo AinslieProfessorM. K. Hage Centennial Professorship in Education Explores the intersection of psychology and culture through such topics as the psychological experience of immigration, ethnic conflicts and the impact of violence within communities, and the relationship between individual and collective identity. |
 Germine AwadAssociate ProfessorStudies the effects that acculturation and identity have on discrimination, specifically in populations of Arab/Middle Eastern and African American women. |
 Chris BrownsonClinical Associate ProfessorResearch interests include college student suicide prevention, collaborative care models of behavioral health in primary care, and the intersection of mental health and academic success. |
 Kevin CokleyProfessor, Department ChairOscar and Anne Mauzy Regents Professor for Educational Research and Development Researches themes related to understanding the psychological and environmental factors that impact African American student achievement, and the impact of the impostor phenomenon in academic and mental health outcomes. |
 Jane GrayAssistant Professor of PracticeDirector of Clinical Training Supports the clinical training of doctoral students, teaches clinically-focused courses and prepares students for psychology internship training. |
 Karen HaasAssistant Professor of Instruction, CE Director of TrainingSupports the clinical training of graduate students in the Counselor Education program, teaches courses related to counselor skill development primarily in educational settings, and supervises students in their practicum experiences. |
 Christopher McCarthyProfessorStudies stress and coping as it relates to professionals in educational settings, health and wellness, and the identification of psychological resources that can help prevent stress. |
 Michael ParentAssociate Professor, Counseling Psychology Area ChairFocuses on the intersections of gender, sexuality, and behavioral health in topics of men’s health, gender roles, and muscularity; conducts outreach with gender and sexual minority communities. |
 Aaron RochlenProfessorResearch focuses on men and traditional masculinity, with a particular emphasis on men's mental health, depression, help-seeking patterns, and their underutilization of counseling services. |
Affiliated Centers and Labs
Coping and Stress in Education Research TeamExplores the intersection of health, psychology, and education by researching how to promote wellness and productivity in educational settings. |
Culture, Identity, and Health LabExplores the effects of racism, discrimination, and health inequities on mental and behavioral health outcomes among diverse adolescent and emerging adult populations. |
Psychological and Educational Assessment CenterServes as a training center for the graduate programs in Counseling Psychology and School Psychology and a resource for people who are seeking assessment for possible learning difficulties or conditions that may affect learning. |
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