Program Overview

---

The Doctor of Education (EdD) in Counseling Psychology degree program at Argosy University, Inland Empire; Argosy University, Los Angeles; Argosy University, Orange County; Argosy University, San Diego; and Argosy University, San Francisco Bay Area is designed to emphasize the development of attitudes, knowledge and skills essential in the formation of professionals who are committed to the ethical provision of quality services. To ensure that students are prepared adequately, the curriculum is designed to provide for the meaningful integration of theory, training and practice.

Eligibility for Licensure

---

California

 Graduates of the EdD in Counseling Psychology degree program may be eligible to pursue licensure in California as psychologists. In addition to the educational requirements provided at Argosy University, Inland Empire; Argosy University, Los Angeles; Argosy University, Orange County; Argosy University, San Diego; and Argosy University, San Francisco Bay Area, 3000 hours of supervised training is required for licensure as a psychologist which musb be acquired outside of the Argosy University system. Some hours may be acquired during the doctoral program. Also, prospective psychologists must pass the Examination for Professional Practice in Psychology (EPPP), and the California Jurisprudence and Professional Ethics Examination (CIPEE).  Students interested in licensure are responsible for obtaining the date information directly from the Board of Psychology to ensure they can meet all California state requirements.

For more information and application materials, please contact the Board of Psychology, 1422 Howe Avenue, Suite 22, Sacramento, CA 95825-3200, 916.263.2699, bopmail@dca.ca.gov, www.psychboard.ca.gov.

Admission Requirements

---

• A master’s degree in a mental health field with a counseling practicum from a regionally accredited institution, a nationally accredited institution approved and documented by the faculty and dean of the College of Behavioral Sciences, or an appropriately certified foreign institution.
• A grade point average of at least 3.0 (on a scale of 4.0) in work leading to a master’s degree and in any subsequent graduate study.
• A minimum score on an Argosy University pre-approved English language proficiency test is required for all applicants whose native language is not English or who have not graduated from an institution at which English is the language of instruction as specified in Section Five, Admission Policies, “English Language Proficiency Policy .”
• Completion of an interview with a member of the program Admissions Committee.

All applications for admission must be submitted to the Admissions Department. An admissions representative is available to help interested applicants complete the following required documentation:

• Completed Application for Admission Form
• Application fee (Non-refundable, except in Arizona. In the state of Arizona, the application fee is refundable if the application is canceled within three business days of the applicant signing the Enrollment Agreement.)
• Personal/professional goal statement with a self-appraisal of qualifications for the profession
• Current résumé (or career summary)
• Three completed Applicant Recommendation Forms
• Official transcripts from the institution that conferred the master’s degree and any institutions where graduate coursework was subsequently taken. Bachelor’s level transcripts are not required.

Graduation Requirements

---

All students enrolled in the EdD in Counseling Psychology degree program at Argosy University, Inland Empire; Argosy University, Los Angeles; Argosy University, Orange County; Argosy University, San Diego; and Argosy University, San Francisco Bay Area must meet the following requirements to be eligible for graduation:

• Satisfactory completion of all requirements in the program of study developed in consultation with the faculty members. Any course in which the student earns less than a “B-” must be retaken.
• Successful completion of 60 credit hours that includes:
  • 36 credit hours of core courses
  • 12 credit hours of research courses
  • 12 credit hours of dissertation courses
• Successful completion of the comprehensive examination (CPCE)
• Successful defense of dissertation  

Program Requirements

---

All students enrolled in the EdD in Counseling Psychology degree program at Argosy University, Inland Empire; Argosy University, Los Angeles; Argosy University, Orange County; Argosy University, San Diego; Argosy University, San Francisco Bay Area are required to successfully complete 60 credit hours distributed as follows: core course requirements, 36 credit hours; research requirements, 12 credit hours; and dissertation requirements, 12 credit hours. In addition to successfully completing the course requirements listed above, students are required to successfully complete the comprehensive examination requirements  and defend their dissertation .