Few careers offer the opportunity to make a real difference in someone’s life nearly every day. Counseling psychology is one of them.

Our Ph.D. program in counseling psychology is based on a scientist-practitioner training model, with strong emphasis on multicultural issues and opportunities for specialized training. Students will be trained to be researchers, practitioners, consultants, and faculty members.
The Ph.D. program in Counseling Psychology at Indiana University was recently ranked by U.S. News & World Report as the nation's 6th best program in student counseling & personnel services.
Graduates of this program work as psychologists in college counseling centers, faculty members at universities and colleges, private practitioners, and psychologists in other healthcare facilities.

At Indiana University, we believe in training counseling psychologists who adhere to the scientist-practitioner model. Moreover, we strive for a culturally informed integration of science and practice. In considering whether our program is a good fit, applicants should be aware that research is an integral part of our training. Although we welcome students with diverse career interests (including clinical practice and research), students who have little or no interest in research would not be a good fit for our program. Students are expected to have a genuine interest in research and participate actively in research activities throughout the duration of the program.