Ph.D. in Psychiatric Rehabilitation
The psychiatric rehabilitation (PsyR) program trains doctoral-level professionals who will contribute to the PsyR knowledge
base; design and lead innovative, effective, and efficient services; and educate and train
current staff and new professionals in the field and the classroom with the overall goal of
improved services and supports for people with serious psychiatric conditions.
Students earning the Ph.D. in psychiatric rehabilitation are expected to be leaders in the
field. As such they will have a comprehensive understanding of PsyR goals, values, and
principles as well as services. In addition, they will have basic knowledge of research
methods covering the areas of statistics, psychometrics, applied and formal research, and
program evaluation. Finally, through guided rigorous study and dissertation research,
they will be an expert in one or more aspects of the field.
Ph.D. in Psychiatric Rehabilitation - Counselor Education and Supervision Track
The mission of the psychiatric rehabilitation (PsyR) program in counselor education and supervision is to prepare
counselor educators, clinical supervisors, researchers, and leaders and advocates within
the counseling field. This track specializes in counseling approaches and techniques for
individuals with psychiatric conditions.
Students earning the PsyR in counselor education and supervision are expected to be
leaders in the field. As such they will have a comprehensive understanding of counseling,
counselor education, and clinical supervision. In addition, they will have basic
knowledge of research methods covering the areas of statistics, psychometrics, applied
and formal research, and program evaluation. Finally, through guided rigorous study
and dissertation research, they will be an expert in one or more aspects of the field.
Psychiatric Rehabilitation and Counseling Professions 
