Counseling Psychology (PhD) - Program Handbook - Revised 8/14/24

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Counseling Psychology (PhD) Program Handbook outlining doctoral program policies and procedures for managing and completing the degree. It explains that guidance is for general information, accurate at the time of writing yet subject to change with notice by program faculty and university leadership. The handbook clarifies students’ responsibilities to consult current sources, follow established policies, and use the UNC student email account for electronic communication. It also states that only the full Counseling Psychology faculty can modify policies through a vote, and includes a revised date of 8/14/24.

LanguageEnglish

CategoryResearch & Report

FormatPDF

Pages153

Reading Time6 h 26 min

AccessFree to download

History

Mission

Vision

Program Overview

Integration of Empirical Evidence and Practice

Individual Cultural and Diversity

Program Details

Program Aim and Outcomes

Professional Identity

Peer Interactions, Support and Socialization

Counseling Psychology Core Faculty

Student Admissions Outcomes and Other Data

1 Counseling Psychology (PhD) APA-accredited * Program Handbook This handbook is for doctoral students in the Counseling Psychology program. It provides information about policies and procedures for the management and completion of your degree. The content of this document is provided for general information and is accurate at the time of its writing but is subject to change with notice as deemed necessary by the program faculty, University President and/or University Board of Trustees. An attempt will be made to inform you of any changes to this document however you will want to be in close consultation with your faculty to ensure you have the most current information. The guidance provided here does not supplant that which is given in the UNC Catalog, Graduate School Handbook, Graduate School Thesis and Dissertation Manual, and Psychological Services Clinic Manual. Students are responsible for familiarizing themselves with all information relevant to their program. Students should also be aware that no individual faculty/staff member can change or modify the policies/procedures described. Modifications can only be made after a vote by the entire Counseling Psychology faculty. We hope that this handbook will serve you well in addressing frequently asked questions concerning the completion of a doctoral program in Counseling Psychology. If you have any questions regarding the content of this document, please contact your advisor or the program coordinator. Please note: All electronic communication must be done through your UNC student email account. I have read, understand, and agree to abide by the policies/procedures described in this handbook. Revised 8/14/24 _____________________________________________________________ Print Name _____________________________________________________________ __________________ Signature Date *Accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of the American Psychological Association. *Questions related to the program’s accredited status should be directed to the Commission on Accreditation: Office of Program Consultation and Accreditation American Psychological Association 750 1st Street, NE, Washington, DC 20002 Phone: (202) [336-5979 / E-mail:](336-5979 / E-mail: apaaccred@apa.org)[ ](336-5979 / E-mail: apaaccred@apa.org)[apaaccred@apa.org](336-5979 / E-mail: apaaccred@apa.org) [Web:](Web: www.apa.org/ed/accreditation)[ www.apa.org/ed/accreditation](Web: www.apa.org/ed/accreditation) 2 History ................................................................................................................................................. 5 Mission ................................................................................................................................................ 5 Vision................................................................................................................................................... 6 Program Overview ............................................................................................................................... 7 Integration of Empirical Evidence and Practice..................................................................................... 7 Individual Cultural and Diversity .......................................................................................................... 8 Program Details ................................................................................................................................... 8 Program Aim and Outcomes .............................................................................................................. 10 Professional Identity .......................................................................................................................... 11 Peer Interactions, Support and Socialization ...................................................................................... 12 Counseling Psyc

FAQs

What is the purpose of the Counseling Psychology (PhD) Program Handbook?

It provides information on policies and procedures to help doctoral students manage and complete the Counseling Psychology degree.

Can individual faculty or staff members change the handbook’s policies?

No. Policy or procedure changes can be made only after a vote by the entire Counseling Psychology faculty.

How should students handle electronic communication?

All electronic communication must be done through the student’s UNC student email account.

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