A Guide to Graduate Programs in Psychology, Marriage & Family Therapy, Social Work or Counseling

Click on web addresses below for further information on each graduate program.

Antioch University New England

Doctoral Program in Clinical Psychology (PsyD)  

Become a psychologist, change lives. Prepare for therapy, assessment, research, and more. Focus on service and social justice. Learn from nationally renowned faculty in small classes. Attend class one or two days a week. Antioch University New England's practitioner-scholar Doctoral Program in Clinical Psychology (PsyD)  prepares reflective clinicians who undertake multiple roles in their careers. Our graduates approach their practices with disciplined inquiry who view their work as a socially responsible action. Accredited by the American Psychological Association (APA) for 25 years, this PsyD program offers rigorous academic challenge and thorough clinical training. Call (800) 552-8380 or visit website below. www.antiochne.edu/cp

Union Institute & University

Counseling
The Master’s with a concentration in Counseling Psychology is designed to offer traditional courses and supervised internship experience required by state and national credentialing bodies. Offered as a hybrid program with on-ground and online courses, students meet coursework requirements for national certification by the NBCC and may be eligible to sit for the National Counselor’s Exam while in their final term. Whether enrolling full-time or part-time, students must plan on attending three weekends per year at Union’s Academic Center in Brattleboro, Vermont, within driving distance to areas of New England, the Northeast and to Bradley International Airport in Hartford, CT.
www.myunion.edu/academics/ma-psych

The George Washington University

Counseling
Engaging the World from the Nation's Capital
Our mission is to develop advanced knowledge and skills in the counseling field. Students focus on leadership and administration, research and program evaluation, counselor education and supervision, ethical and professional practice, and multicultural awareness. Students are trained to provide leadership and expert counseling services that enhance human development and advance the profession. Our graduates are highly skilled researchers, educators, and practitioners. Our location, in the heart of Washington, DC, offers unparalleled opportunities for bright motivated students destined to be leaders in the field. The PhD in Counseling is fully accredited by CACREP.
www.gsehd.gwu.edu/CounselingPhD

Antioch University New England

Marriage and Family Therapy, MA and PhD
Antioch University New England’s COAMFTE-accredited Marriage and Family Therapy MA and PhD programs are training the next generation of marriage and family therapists (MFT) in social-justice approaches to MFT practice, teaching, research, and supervision. At AUNE you will focus on understanding the diversity of people and families. Both the MA and PhD focus on experiential learning, providing students with hands-on training backed by in-depth study of models and theories. Develop clinical (MA and PhD) and supervisory (PhD) skills at AUNE's training clinic. AUNE’s MFT master’s program has been COAMFTE-accredited since 1993. The PhD program has been accredited since 2011. Call (800)-552-8380 or visit website below. www.antiochne.edu/ap

Benedictine University

Clinical Psychology
Counseling. Psychotherapy. Mental health services. Social services. For more than 30 years, the Master of Science (M.S.) in Clinical Psychology program at Benedictine University has been preparing students for careers in psychology. Students are introduced to a variety of theoretical orientations and acquire valuable field experience in mental health settings. The M.S. in Clinical Psychology curriculum includes all the courses required by Illinois for applicants to take the Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) and Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC) examinations. The program also provides an excellent foundation for future doctoral study. www.ben.edu/pn

Antioch University New England

Dance/Movement Therapy and Counseling
Bring your passion for dance and a desire to use those skills in counseling to Antioch University New England's Dance/Movement Therapy and Counseling (DMT) program. Learn to integrate the mind, body, and spirit through verbal and non-verbal treatment approaches to wellness. Put your new skills and knowledge to work, in supervised practica and internships in clinical settings. Choose from three graduate-study options—MA, MEd, or Post-Master's certificate. AUNE also offers a path to the Alternate Route Drama Therapy credential from the National Association of Drama Therapy. The DMT program is accredited by the American Dance Therapy Association. Call (800) 552-8380. www.antiochne.edu/ap/

Accredited and Founded in 1979 

IUGS will accept all relevant post-baccalaureate courses for transfer, earned at accredited institutions, including approved continuing education coursework prior to or after admission.  Doctoral & Master's Programs
Behavioral Health ● Marriage & Family Therapy ● Counseling
www.iugrad.edu.kn

Union Institute & University

Psychology
The Doctor of Psychology (PsyD) degree program with a concentration in clinical psychology follows the practitioner-scholar training model, with close attention to issues of social justice and diversity throughout the curriculum. The program utilizes a distributed learning model with classroom, online and blended courses, making it accessible to adults who need to balance career, family, and other responsibilities. Small cohorts of students attend courses every other weekend (the first year) and one weekend a month in years one through three. Students also attend week-long Academic Meetings in Brattleboro, VT in the fall and in Cincinnati, OH in the spring. www.myunion.edu/psyd

Antioch University New England

Clinical Mental Health Counseling
Counseling is one of the fastest-growing professions in mental health. Become a clinical mental health counselor through Antioch University New England’s practice-oriented, CACREP-accredited, Clinical Mental Health Counseling (CMHC) program, and help people lead healthy and productive lives. At AUNE, you’ll develop your professional identity and build competency.  Classroom and field experiences equip you for many specialties in the counseling field, such as substance abuse and addictions, working with community agencies, in-patient treatment, and college counseling. Apply what you’re learning through supervised field work that includes a one-semester practicum and three semesters of internships. Call (800) 552-8380. www.antiochne.edu/ap/cmhc

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