Secured the approval of the Institutional Review Board (IRB) as required for the dissertation research project. These activities include, but are not limited to, hiring and firing of faculty, selection and admission of students, hiring of vendors, and provision of services. Internship. 5. We attempt to make offers in mid to late February. A minimum of six (6) credit hours per semester constitutes full-time residency. 7. Our students actively conduct and present research with faculty members at conferences such as the American Psychological Association, the Association of Black Psychologists (ABPsi) and the Annual Winter Roundtable at Teachers College-Columbia University. The PhD program in Counseling Psychology at the Howard University School of Education (HUSOE) is designed to educate and train counseling psychologists using a scientist-practitioner philosophy and to encourage students to identify and use culturally relevant prevention and intervention strategies that focus on the optimum strengths of each client. Inquiries about the accreditation status of the Counseling Psychology Program can be made to the APA Commission on Accreditation (CoA):American Psychological AssociationOffice of Program Consultation & Accreditation750 First Street NEWashington, DC 20002-4242Phone: (202) 336-5979; Fax: (202) 336-5978Email: [email protected]; Website: http://www.apa.org/ed/accreditation. Secured the approval for candidacy from the GSAS. Students should apply for the Comprehensive Examination on the proper form through their academic advisor (using the Intent to Take the Preliminary / Comprehensive Examination form; located http://www.howard.edu/schooleducation/overview/dforms.html). However, students are expected to complete all Ph.D. program degree requirements within a maximum of seven (7) years from the date of initial registration in the program. 7. The Program encourages a hypothesis-testing approach toward obtaining and evaluating information and it encourages the examination of empirical literature related to planning and evaluating interventions that focus on prevention or remediation of problems. The Board of Trustees of Howard University on September 24, 1983, adopted the following policy statement regarding applications for admission: "Applicants seeking admission to Howard University are required to submit accurate and complete credentials and accurate and complete information requested by the University. The Program was first accredited by the American Psychological Association in September, 2002. The portfolio review is conducted annually by the Counseling Psychology Doctoral Faculty to evaluate students’ adherence to program objectives and progress towards the degree. After seven years, students must petition for readmission and may be readmitted only upon (a) fulfillment of conditions recommended by the departmental Committee on Graduate Studies (e.g., demonstrated course viability, etc.) The first four students were admitted in the fall semester of that same year. Dissertation Proposal (approval of a proposal for dissertation research). Admission to the doctoral program requires acceptance to the Graduate School of Arts and Sciences (GSAS).We offer early review of applicants who would like to be considered for the Douglass Fellowship or McNair Fellowship  (https://gs.howard.edu). Comprehensive Examination (a 16-hour examination over 2 days). We work to foster an intellectual curiosity in both a supportive and challenging environment. The Program embodies a balanced training experience in the science of psychology, theoretical foundations, application of therapeutic skills, and research, and thus prepares skilled counseling psychologists to function successfully in a variety of professional settings with diverse populations. If candidacy status expires (after 5 years) students must seek renewal of candidacy by applying to the GSAS through the department. The Program was first accredited by the American Psychological Association in September, 2002. We are committed to providing an inclusive and welcoming environment for all members of our faculty, students, volunteers, practicum sites, vendors, and partners. Portfolio Review (During the second semester of each year while enrolled in the program). Satisfactorily demonstrated expository writing proficiency to the Office of Educational Affairs. Qualified applicants will be invited for an interview in February. The Doctoral program in Counseling Psychology generally requires 5-6 years of full-time study, inclusive of the Pre-doctoral Internship and Doctoral Dissertation. A year-long internship at an APA-accredited facility. Thank you for visiting our website. Additional information regarding accreditation can be obtained from the American Psychological Association, Office of Program Consultation and Accreditation, 750 First Street NE, Washington, DC 20002-4242, (202) 336-5979.For more information about the program, check the powerpoint in PDF form: Counseling Psychology Program. ", overall rate for APA accredited internship placements in the past 5 years, overall rate for paid internship placements in the past 5 years, mean number of years to complete the program. The mission of the Program is to educate and train health service counseling psychology students using a Scientist-Practitioner philosophy who are committed to working with underserved populations. 4. Application guidelines and other required admission information are available from the Graduate School (https://gs.howard.edu). Additional information regarding accreditation can be obtained from the American Psychological Association, Office of Program Consultation and Accreditation, 750 First Street NE, Washington, DC 20002-4242, (202) 336-5979.For more information about the program, check the powerpoint in PDF form: Counseling Psychology Program. The Program emphasizes prevention of psychological problems, the teaching of effective coping skills (to prevent problems), and the development of effective problem-resolution skills to remediate negative coping behaviors. 2. We are committed to providing an inclusive and welcoming environment for all members of our faculty, students, volunteers, practicum sites, vendors, and partners. Students are expected to adhere to the curriculum scheme and matriculate through the program as a cohort, except where course(s) have been waived. In 1982 the Doctor of Philosophy in Counseling Psychology Program was approved by the Howard University Board of Trustees. Completed the Responsible Conduct of Research Training administered by the Graduate School. REQUIREMENTS FOR THE PH.D. The Doctoral Comprehensive Examination is taken after the completion of course work or near completion of coursework, typically in the 4th year of the program. The Program was first accredited by the American Psychological Association in September, 2002. Secured the approval for candidacy from the GSAS. We are committed to recruiting and retaining students and faculty from diverse backgrounds who seek to create and apply evidence based practices and interventions within local, national and international communities. Enrolled students who as applicants failed to submit accurate and complete credentials or accurate and complete information on their application for admission shall be subject to dismissal when the same is made known, regardless of classification. Washington, DC 20059. A student must be in residence in the Graduate School for at least four (4) semesters in order to be recommended for a degree.