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The University of Akron
Overview
The University of Akron / Program in Counseling Psychology is located in Akron, OH, in an urban setting.
Degrees & Awards
Degrees Offered
| Degree | Concentration | Sub-concentration |
|---|---|---|
| Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) | ||
| Master of Arts (MA) |
Degrees Awarded
| Degree | Number Awarded |
|---|---|
| Doctoral Degrees | 9 |
Earning Your Degree
| Part-time study available? | No |
| Evening/weekend programs available? | No |
| Distance learning programs available? | No |
Degree Requirements
| Degree | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Doctoral Degrees |
Entrance Exam GRE Comp Exam Required Thesis Required |
Admissions
Acceptance Rate
53
Applied
8
Accepted
6
Enrolled
Applying
45
Application Fee - Domestic
70
Application Fee - International
Yes
Electronic applications accepted?
Application Deadlines
| Type | Domestic | International | Priority date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fall deadline | December 1st | December 1st | No |
Entrance Requirements
| Exam | Details | |
|---|---|---|
| Doctoral Degree Exam | GRE | |
| Doctoral Degree Requirements | Bachelor's degree in psychology or 30 credits of psychology coursework; current curriculum vitae; declaration of intent outlining goals and interests; three letters of recommendation |
| Exam | Details | |
|---|---|---|
| TOEFL: Required | TOEFL IBT score: 79 | |
| IELTS: Required |
IELTS Paper score: 6.5 |
Student Body
48
Total Graduate Students
6%
International Breakout (representing other countries)
Race/Ethnicity
| Hispanic/Latino | 6.25% |
|---|---|
| Black or African American | 25% |
| White or Caucasian | 54% |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 0% |
| Asian | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0% |
| Two or more races | 2.08% |
| Unknown | 6.25% |
Gender
Male (27%)
Female (72%)
Research
| Focus of faculty research: | Counseling process and outcome, suicide, diversity issues and counseling psychology (e.g., gender, race, ethnicity, sexual orientation) vocational psychology, assessment |
|---|---|
| Externally sponsored research expenditures last year: | 0 |
Location & Contact
Address
302 Buchtel Common
Akron, OH 44325
United States
Akron, OH 44325
United States
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