Nature of the Program
The Counseling Psychology Program is designed to enable students to become psychologists who are (a) trained in general psychology as a behavioral science, (b) knowledgeable about conducting research in a wide variety of psychological problems, and (c) Skilled in providing effective counseling.
At all levels, our curriculum provides an integration of general psychology, research participation, and counselor training. Candidates should note that there is a strong expectation throughout the program for students to be actively involved in research.
Students who are interested primarily in professional as contrasted with scientist-practitioner training are encouraged to consider applying to programs that are more uniformly oriented toward counseling practice.
Graduates of our program are eligible for certification and licensure as psychologists through the appropriate associations.
Aspirational Multicultural Statement
The Counseling Psychology Program at the University of Maryland is committed to creating a multicultural training environment, which is broadly defined as a place where individuals from various cultures and opinions are respected, and the unique gifts of individuals are applied to train exceptional counseling psychologists.
We recognize the changing demographics in the United States and the need for both relevant research and mental health services to address the concerns of people around the world. Thus, we strive to create a training environment that promotes multicultural self-awareness, knowledge, skills, and experiences that enable our graduates to develop and share knowledge regarding multicultural issues as well as to provide culturally sensitive services to a variety of individuals in our society and abroad.
Ascribing to the most current model of multicultural counselor training, the faculty of the Counseling Psychology Program has unanimously voted to integrate multicultural issues throughout all aspects of the program.