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Argosy University Programs

Counseling Psychology
Doctor of Education

College of Psychology and Behavioral Sciences

EdD, Counseling Psychology

Admissions Requirements

• A master’s degree in a mental health field with a counseling practicum from a regionally accredited institution, a nationally accredited institution approved and documented by the faculty and dean of the College of Psychology and Behavioral Sciences, or an appropriately certified foreign institution.
• A grade point average (GPA) of at least 3.0 (on a scale of 4.0) in work leading to a master’s degree and in any subsequent graduate study.
• A minimum score on an Argosy University pre-approved English language proficiency test is required for all applicants whose native language is not English or who have not graduated from an institution at which English is the language of instruction as specified in Section Five, Admission Policies, “English Language Proficiency Policy.”
• Completion of an interview with a member of the program Admissions Committee.

All applications for admission must be submitted to the Admissions Department. An admissions representative is available to help interested applicants complete the following required documentation:
• Completed Application for Admission Form
• Application fee (Non-refundable, except in California and Arizona. In the state of Arizona, the application fee is refundable if the application is canceled within three business days of the applicant signing the Enrollment Agreement).
• Personal/professional goal statement with a self-appraisal of qualifications for the profession
• Current résumé (or career summary)
• Three completed Applicant Recommendation Forms
• Official transcripts from the institution that conferred the master’s degree and any institutions where graduate coursework was subsequently taken. Bachelor’s level transcripts are not required.

Tuition Data for this program at Argosy University, Orange County

Below is the current tuition cost for this program for a full-time student completing the entire program in normal time. All tuition and fees are subject to change.

Books & Digital Resources$2000
Program Fees$1200
Room & Board$0
Tuition$54887

The financial aid office uses an estimate of direct and indirect costs to determine how much financial aid a student may be eligible for. Direct costs include tuition, fees, some books and supplies, and institutional housing. Indirect costs include estimates of other living expenses, transportation and personal expenses. Housing costs may be considered direct or indirect. Examples of the costs of attendance estimates used can be found by clicking here.

*optional where available



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    Program Costs
    Q:

    How much will this program cost me?

    A:

    Below is the institution tuition cost for this program for a full-time student completing the entire program in normal time. All tuition and fees are subject to change.

    Books & Digital Resources$2000
    Program Fees$1321
    Room & Board$0
    Tuition$55069
    *optional where available

    Median Debt
    Q:

    What are my financing options to pay for the program?

    A:

    In addition to any grant and scholarship aid for which they are eligible, 85% of graduates used loans to finance their education. The median debt for program graduates:

    • Federal Loans: $89740
    • Private Educational Loans: $0
    • Institutional Financing plan: $0

    Success
    Q:

    How long will it take me to complete this program?

    A:

    The program could take as little as 34 months to complete.

    4% of graduates from this program finished in this time.

    Q:

    What percentage of students find employment in their field or a related field?

    A:

    The accreditation agency and/or state at this location does not require the disclosure of placement rates.

    Q:

    What are the job opportunities for graduates of this program?

    A:

    For more information on job opportunities in this field of study, see the following links on career paths that may be open to you after studying in this field: The job opportunities links are for general information purposes. The program you have selected could have different outcomes. Please check with your admissions registrar for detailed information.

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