Admission process
Applications for fall 2025:
NOW OPEN
The counseling psychology PhD program offers preference to applicants with a master’s degree in psychology, counseling or a closely related field. Please consider applying to the Master of Counseling (MC) program if you do not have a graduate degree.
To apply, applicants must submit both the graduate admission application and the materials required by ASU's counseling psychology PhD program as described below. Here you can find the graduate admission application that is submitted online.
Application materials must be submitted by November 15 to ensure consideration for admission the following fall semester. Processing takes time, so plan to take the English proficiency exam (if needed) well in advance of the deadline.
You may verify that ASU has received your official test scores, transcripts, and letters of recommendation through My ASU. It is your responsibility to check the application status and verify that all required materials are received by the deadline. Incomplete applications and applications submitted after the due date will not be reviewed or considered.
As with most doctoral programs in counseling psychology, admission is highly competitive. We receive an average of 120 applications per year and accept approximately six students.
Please review the PhD Handbook (PDF) for more information regarding admission decisions. Please email ccp@asu.edu for questions not addressed in the handbook, or contact individual faculty members. Faculty members welcome your questions and will respond as time permits.
Fall 2025 admission informational sessions
SCCP's Counseling Psychology PhD training director will be hosting informational sessions to provide prospective students a brief overview of the Counseling Psychology PhD program and answer questions about fall 2025 admissions.
The informational sessions will take places on the following dates and times:
Monday, Sept. 9, 2024, 4:30 to 5:30 p.m.
Monday, Sept. 30, 2024, 4:30 to 5:30 p.m.
Complete the Informational Session Registration Form to reserve your spot.