The doctoral program in Counseling Psychology is based on a traditional scientist-practitioner model, emphasizing psychological theory and knowledge, as well as the development of counseling practitioner skills.
The curriculum is grounded in an educational/developmental model with intervention methods appropriate to the stage and phase of life of the individual and/or group. Personal transformations, whether positive or negative, are understood as the outcome of maturation, education, and experience.
The Counseling Psychology’s core program is based on research and theory in the foundational areas of psychology and counseling psychology, with specific emphasis on the contributions and practices of sport/performance psychology. In addition, it draws upon positive psychology, reflecting consideration of good character habits and strengths, with the goal of contributing to the wellness and flourishing of the individual, group, and/or community.
The program prepares students to work primarily in educational settings (such as college counseling centers and public and private schools) and with those whose goal is optimal performance (such as elite athletes, performing artists, teams, and sports organizations).
Licensure Track
The courses listed below are required of all Counseling Psychology doctoral students who intend to seek state licensure as psychologists. Requirements for licensure vary from state-to-state. This program does not at present qualify the graduate to apply for licensure in every state, and at the present is neither accredited by the American Psychological Association nor a program that has received designation by the Association of State and Provincial Psychology Boards/National Register Joint Designation Project.
| CAS MA 614 |
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Statistics |
| CAS MA 684 |
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Multivariate Analysis |
| GRS PS 761 |
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Major Issues in Social Psychology |
| GRS PS 770 |
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Ethics in Psychology |
| GRS PS 772 |
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Clinical Psychological Assessment |
| GRS PS 774 |
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Clinical Psychological Assessment Lab |
| GRS PS 791 |
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Psychology of Social Oppression |
| GRS PS 821 |
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Learning |
| GRS PS 829 |
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Clinical Neuropsychology |
| SED CE 630 |
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Positive Psychology |
| SED CE 650 |
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Counseling Skills and Techniques in Sport and Exercise Psychology |
| SED CE 739 |
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Psychology of Vocational Development |
| SED CE 847 |
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Theories of Group Counseling |
| SED CE 946 |
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Clinical Practicum |
| SED DS 504 |
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Adolescent Development |
| SED DS 700 |
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Advanced Seminar in Sport and Exercise Sport Psychology |
| SED ED 703 |
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Intellectual History of Education |
| SED PE 505 |
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Sport Science |
| SED RS 650 |
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Foundations of Educational Inquiry |
| SED RS 652 |
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Qualitative Analysis |
| SED RS 750 |
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Advanced Research Seminar |
| STH TY 956 |
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Near History of Psychology and Counseling Psychology |
| SED LC 999 |
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Dissertation Advisement |
Non-Licensure Track
Doctoral students specializing in Sport Psychology who do not intend to seek licensure as psychologists will follow a different sequence of courses:
| CAS MA 614 |
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Statistics |
| CAS MA 684 |
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Multivariate Analysis |
| SED CE 630 |
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Positive Psychology |
| SED CE 847 |
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Theories of Group Counseling |
| SED CE 650 |
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Counseling Skills and Techniques in Sport & Exercise Psychology |
| SED CE 946 |
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Clinical Practicum |
| SED CT 524 |
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Values in Physical Education and Sport |
| SED DS 504 |
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Adolescent Development |
| SED DS 700 |
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Advanced Seminar in Sport and Exercise Sport Psychology |
| SED ED 703 |
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Intellectual History of Education |
| SED PE 505 |
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Sport Science |
| SED PE 529 |
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Psychology of Coaching Teams |
| SED RS 650 |
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Foundations of Educational Inquiry |
| SED RS 652 |
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Qualitative Analysis |
| SED RS 750 |
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Advanced Research Seminar |
| SED LC 999 |
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Dissertation Advisement |
Students in both the licensure and the non-licensure tracks must pass two departmental comprehensive examinations before proceeding to the dissertation. The dissertation, written under the supervision of a faculty committee, must be based upon original research about a significant topic in the field.
Frequently Asked Questions
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When are most of the doctoral classes held? |
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The School of Education schedules doctoral classes during late afternoon and evening hours or occasionally on Saturdays to accommodate students with professional responsibilities. |
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Can I complete the doctoral program while holding a full-time job? |
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Yes. Most of our doctoral students have full-time jobs and manage to successfully complete the program each year. |
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Do part-time graduate students pay a reduced tuition rate? |
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Yes. Part-time graduate students enrolled for School of Education classes offered after 4:00 pm are able to pay for tuition at a reduced rate per credit (up to 11 credits). For 2006-07, the SED reduced evening rate is $521/credit. The SED daytime and non-SED rate is $1,042/credit. |
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Is financial aid available? |
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Each academic year, the School of Education awards approximately $3.5 million dollars in scholarship money to its full-time graduate students. Merit-based scholarships of $22,000 are currently available to many full-time students. Students with financial need may also qualify for federal loans and Federal Work-Study. Ed.D. candidates are encouraged to apply by January 15. Please contact the School of Education Graduate Office of Financial Assistance for further information at sedaid@bu.edu. |
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