Doctor of Psychology - Counseling Psychology

Prepare to excel as a licensed psychologist by enrolling in the American Psychological Association (APA) accredited Doctor of Psychology in Counseling Psychology (Psy.D.) program at Saint Mary’s University of Minnesota. If you hold a mental health-related master’s degree, this program will cultivate expertise and leadership.

In just five years, you’ll develop the essential competencies in assessment, intervention, clinical supervision, consultation, administration, and research necessary to become a licensed psychologist. Our program goes beyond technical skills, exploring the legal, ethical, and social issues that shape the field today.

The Saint Mary’s University of Minnesota’s Psy.D. in Counseling Psychology program is based on a practitioner-scholar model and has two primary aims:

Aim 1: Develop professionally competent graduates prepared to demonstrate commitment to the pursuit of social justice and promote well-being across the lifespan.

Aim 2: Produce counseling psychologists who engage in ethical practice with cultural humility and self-reflection.

Our practitioner-oriented program offers personalized support tailored to your goals. Throughout the curriculum, we integrate professional ethics, diversity and multiculturalism, and evidence-based practices. Our Lasallian Catholic values ensure you graduate as a compassionate, empathetic, and highly skilled professional.