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.
Please visit the links below for additional details about the Counseling Psychology Ph.D. program. The Department of Educational Psychology also offers a Master's degree in Counselor Education.
Counseling Psychology & Counselor Education 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. |
 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 CokleyProfessorResearches 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. |
 Christopher McCarthyProfessor, Graduate AdvisorStudies 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. |
 Leslie MooreSenior Lecturer, Counselor Education Program DirectorInterested in human development and the role that therapy plays in enhancing development with a focus on the study of comparative approaches to counseling interventions. |
Michael ParentAssistant ProfessorFocuses 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 RochlenProfessor, Counseling Psychology Program DirectorResearch 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. |
 Delida SanchezAssistant ProfessorInterested in teaching and research in the area of multicultural counseling, exploring ethnic and racial identity development, and mental health outcomes among Black and Latino adolescents. |
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Psychological and Educational Assessment Center
PEAC is 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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