Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Counselling Psychology

University of Calgary, Werklund School of Education, Graduate Programs in Education · Calgary, Alberta, Canada

  • Doctor of Philosophy (PhD), thesis-based
  • PhD (research doctorate)
  • Counseling Psychology
  • On-campus
  • Research-oriented
Official sources checked
Official program name
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Counselling Psychology
Degree title
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD), thesis-based (PhD (research doctorate); title shown as the institution gives it)
Subject
Counseling Psychology (standalone degree)
Campus
Calgary campus, Calgary, Alberta, Canada
Teaching language
English
Delivery mode
On-campus
Study intensity
Full-time
Duration
Minimum two years full-time on-campus residency; maximum six years
Tuition
Tuition not published. This does not mean the program is free.
Admission requirements
  • Clear Police Information Check required
  • Applicants missing prerequisite coursework or practicum hours may be offered qualifying status
Prerequisites
Not published
Application deadlines
Current intake not confirmed.
Scholarships and funding
Not confirmed
Research or thesis
Not published
Supervised placements
Not confirmed
In-person attendance
Not confirmed. Do not assume this program can be completed entirely remotely unless the institution says so.

Professional recognition

  • Canadian Psychological Association (CPA): Accredited since 2010-2011; page states accreditation term 2020-2026 (PhD in Counselling Psychology; Canada; checked 2026-10-31)
  • Canadian Psychological Association (CPA): Accredited (CPA list, status column) (Doctoral, Counselling (U of Calgary; initial 2010-11, next site visit 2031-32); Canada; checked 2026-10-31)

Professional eligibility not confirmed. Check the regulator for your jurisdiction. Accreditation and eligibility do not transfer automatically between countries or US states.

Sources and review

Last reviewed 2026-10-31. Details are as stated on the cited official pages. Confirm with the institution before applying.