Doctor of Psychology in Counseling Psychology, Psy.D.
The Doctor of Psychology in Counseling Psychology (Psy.D.) program at Holy Family University is committed to a practitioner-scholar training model. The program is evidence-based and practice-informed, utilizing interventions that reflect the foundational values of the discipline of counseling psychology.
Accreditation Status
The Doctor of Psychology in Counseling Psychology (Psy.D.) program at Holy Family University is an APA-accredited doctoral program. APA has granted the Psy.D. program accredited on contingency status through March 18, 2025.
Questions related to the program's accreditation status should be directed to the Commission on Accreditation:
Office of Program Consultation and Accreditation
American Psychological Association
750 1st Street, NE, Washington, DC, 20002
202-336-5979
apaaccred@apa.org
www.apa.org/ed/accreditation
Program Overview
Now accepting applications for Fall 2024
The Psy.D. program is a 5-year, post-masters, 90-credit program, conducted over the fall, spring, and summer semesters at Holy Family University, with both academic and clinical training components. The program was designed to meet the American Psychological Association’s Accreditation Standards and prepare graduates for licensure in the state of Pennsylvania.
Program Information
- Degree Awarded
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- Doctorate
- Program Location
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- Newtown
- Required Credit Hours
- 90
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