Doctor's degree Counseling Psychology - Marquette University

Doctor's degree Counseling Psychology from Marquette University is a Campus Ph.D Counseling Psychology degree that prepares you for a Psychology career. Program Philosophy The Counseling Psychology Ph.D. Program at Marquette University offers training in the scientific discipline of psychology and in counseling psychology as an area of professional specialization. It is based on an integrated scientist-practitioner approach to training professional psychologists which emphasizes both scientific inquiry and professional practice. In this approach, the science and practice of psychology are viewed as complementary and interdependent, where each informs the other in a synergistic manner. In our particular Program, students acquire a solid foundation of knowledge in the biological, cognitive, affective, individual, social, and developmental bases of human behavior. Through course work in research design, measurement, statistics, qualitative research methods, and program evaluation, students develop the skills needed to critically evaluate the research of others as well as independently conduct their own research. Training in human development, psychopathology, assessment, individual and group psychotherapy, and ethics, along with practicum and internship experiences, provide students the necessary clinical skills to practice as competent entry-level professional psychologists. Our Program is designed to be comprehensive and developmental. We use a generalist training model which includes broad preparation in the diverse areas needed to practice competently as psychological scientists and practitioners in today's health care systems. The training also involves a sequential program of cumulative learning experiences which are graded in complexity. The Program is designed to maximize students' preparation for obtaining quality predoctoral internships and postdoctoral positions and for successfully completing psychology licensure requirements. We believe that this model provides the best training for advancing students toward an array of rewarding career goals in colleges and universities, hospitals and health care organizations, university counseling centers, public and private clinics, community agencies, correctional facilities, as well as in government and business organizations. Our Program also emphasizes training in the specialization of counseling psychology. Historically, this specialty has emphasized two perspectives, the first of which focuses on development. This perspective emphasizes normal growth and development, improving individuals' quality of life, and focusing on strengths and resources as opposed to psychological deficits and problems. Donald Super, one of the pioneers in Counseling Psychology , noted that "Counseling Psychologists tend to look for what is right and how to help use it." The ability to diagnose and treat psychopathology is an essential skill in our graduates, but our Program also emphasizes the assessment of strengths and resources, as well as the development of resource-focused interventions designed to maximize the healthy and optimal functioning of individuals and communities. In fact, we consider it an ethical obligation to focus on strengths and resources in addition to deficits and problems when conducting assessments and designing treatment plans for clients. Minimizing either one can result in an incomplete conceptualization that is likely to result in less effective interventions and potentially deleterious effects. Another implication of a developmental emphasis involves prevention and the need for proactive systems interventions. For example, fighting poverty, racism, and other destructive societal and community influences are more important in certain contexts than applying individualized counseling interventions. Counseling psychology historically has also emphasized understanding individuals in their sociocultural context. Earlier in our history, educational and occupational contexts were emphasized, while more recently individual and cultural diversity have received a great deal of attention. Our Program takes a biopsychosocial approach to understanding human behavior, and is based on the view that a comprehensive approach such as this results in the most complete understanding of human development and functioning. We believe that sensitivity to biological, psychological, social, cultural and developmental influences on behavior increases students' effectiveness both as practitioners and researchers as well as the additional roles in which they are likely to engage (e.g., instructor, supervisor, consultant). This approach also helps students develop an appreciation for the importance of prevention with regard to behavioral as well as medical and social problems. Indeed, we view competence in working with all of these factors as necessary for the successful practice of counseling psychology . View more details on Marquette University . Ask your questions and apply online for this program or find other related Counseling Psychology courses.