Doctor of Psychology
Doctor of Psychology (Psy.D.) in Counseling Psychology Mission Statement
The mission of the Psy.D. in Counseling Psychology program is to be a practitioner preparation program intended for qualified applicants interested in pursuing the highest level of applied learning and practice within Health Service Psychology. The doctoral program prepares students for careers in Counseling Psychology and specializes in training mental health professionals committed to working with marginalized populations. This emphasis is an outflow of Saint Elizabeth University’s mission to promote and effect social justice and positive community change.
As its hallmark, the program’s focus on the foundational value of social justice shapes and distinguishes student efforts in developing effective psychotherapeutic relationships while advancing the University’s commitment to fostering just and ethical relationships and positive community change. The program’s emphasis on academic excellence and extensive field experience promote the University’s values of quality teaching and the development of leadership in a spirit of service and social responsibility. In addition, the emphasis on close faculty-student interaction inherent in the professional development of doctoral psychologists-in-training promotes the University’s goal of developing a caring personal relationship where students learn by example as well as by participation.