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Celebrating More Than 50 Years of Psychology at UCA

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The Department of Psychology and Counseling has a strong tradition of high quality undergraduate psychology education and rigorous professional training in mental healthcare. Founded in 1967, the Department of Psychology and Counseling is one of the largest and most diverse psychology departments in Arkansas.

Our undergraduate program encourages scientific inquiry, critical thinking, and independent research. Graduates are prepared for graduate work in psychology, social work, and counseling programs, or to pursue other professional careers.

Our graduate programs prepare students to become Licensed Psychologists, School Psychology Specialists, or Licensed Professional Counselors who provide evidence-based services for children, adults, and families in a variety of healthcare and educational settings.


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Master’s Training Opportunities
  • The Specialist in Education program in School Psychology is accredited by National Association of School Psychologists (NASP) and leads to certification as a School Psychology Specialist.
  • The M.S. program in Mental Health Counseling is well respected for producing high quality, effective Licensed Professional Counselors (LPCs).
Doctoral Training Opportunities
  • The School Psychology Program is accredited by the American Psychological Association (APA); however, the program has been granted inactive status from the APA and will not be accepting new students beginning Fall 2019.
  • The Counseling Psychology Program is accredited by the American Psychological Association (APA).

See each program’s website for specific admissions procedures and application deadlines.

If you have questions about our programs, please contact the Student Services Advisor (501-852-0780 or psyc_coun@uca.edu) or the Department Office (501-450-3193).


The Department Needs You!

The future of the Department of Psychology and Counseling depends, in part, on the financial support of alumni, parents,organizations, and other friends of the Department. With your contributions, we can continue our strong tradition of support for students and faculty as they seek to fulfill their professional goals. There are a number of ways to give to the Department including scholarships for current students.

Click here to learn more about each of our foundation funds and how you can contribute your support.


News and Current Events

  • New minor approved: The goal of the minor in Multicultural Psychology, Diversity, and Inclusion is to prepare graduates to apply concepts, investigative tools, and theories from multiple disciplines to the study of diversity. This will prepare students in the minor to work, live, and understand the perspectives of others in a diverse world, and apply these concepts and findings to applied and/or empirical work with diverse populations. Through exposure to multiple types of diversity, students will develop an understanding of the many components of diversity, as well as the normative and institutionalized power dynamics that are relevant to these forms of diversity.
For more Psychology and Counseling News, visit our News and Events Blog

Alumni Spotlight

Lauren Geier, M.S.

Click here to learn about former students, where they are now, their experience at UCA and their advice for current students.

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Location

The Department of Psychology and Counseling is part of the College of Health and Behavioral Sciences and is located on the 2nd floor of Mashburn Hall across from the HPER Center.

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