Program Overview

Introduction to Marquette University Graduate School

Marquette University offers over 70 certificate, master's, and doctoral programs through its Graduate School in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. The university is renowned for its academic rigor, innovation, and the achievements of its community of scholars.

Master's, Doctoral, and Certificate Programs

The Graduate School at Marquette University provides a wide range of programs, including:

• Business and Management
• Communication and Social Sciences
• Computer Science, Math & Statistics
• Counseling & Psychology
• Data Science & Analytics
• Dentistry
• Education, Policy and Leadership
• Engineering
• Health Sciences
• Humanities
• Law School
• Natural Sciences
• Nursing

Additional Programs

The university also offers:

• Online Programs
• Accelerated Degrees
• Continuing Education (non-degree)

PhD in Counseling Psychology

The PhD program in Counseling Psychology is a scientist-practitioner model program accredited by the American Psychological Association (APA). The program focuses on training professional psychologists and provides a solid foundation of knowledge in the biological, cognitive, affective, individual, and social bases of human behavior.

Program Highlights

• APA accredited since 2002
• Accomplished research faculty with a strong commitment to multicultural and diversity research
• Highly diverse practicum training experiences in premier hospitals and with veterans affairs care providers
• Student success: a large majority of students receive their top-ranked internship, and students also receive highly competitive post-doctoral placements

Learning Outcomes

The program prepares students to:

• Attain a breadth of knowledge in psychology and integrate the knowledge in their work as health service psychologists
• Produce quality research to improve the lives of others
• Engage in a range of professional activities important to health service psychology
• Integrate science and clinical practice and use this integration to inform their activities as health service psychologists

Career Opportunities

Graduates are prepared to practice as psychologists, professors, consultants, administrators, and researchers. Many go on to take leadership positions, including training directors, lead psychologists, clinical supervisors, clinic directors, or presidents of private practices.

Faculty Accomplishments

The faculty includes renowned researchers and practitioners, such as Dr. Alan Burkard, Dr. Sarah Knox, Dr. Lynne Knobloch-Fedders, and Dr. Lisa Edwards, who are recognized for their work in counseling psychology, qualitative research, and positive psychology.

State Licensure

The PhD in Counseling Psychology satisfies the educational requirements for licensure in Wisconsin but does not satisfy the educational requirements in other states. Students should check the licensure requirements in their state of interest.

Admission Requirements

To be eligible for admission to the Graduate School at Marquette University, applicants must:

• Have a bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited institution or international equivalent
• Have a minimum grade point average (GPA) of 3.00 on a 4.00 scale
• Demonstrate English proficiency for non-U.S. citizens

Application Details

The application requirements include:

• A completed online application form and fee
• Transcripts from all current and previous colleges/universities
• Three letters of recommendation along with recommendation forms
• A statement of purpose
• A resume/vita
• GRE scores (General Test only) are optional
• For international applicants, a TOEFL score or other acceptable proof of English proficiency

Application Deadline

The application deadline is December 1 for the following fall term.

Financial Aid

New full-time doctoral students have been supported by part-time research assistantships through the department. Scholarships and fellowships are also available. U.S. citizens and permanent residents may be eligible to apply for need-based federal aid (loans) to help fund their educational expenses.