The Ph.D. program in Counseling Psychology at the University of Wisconsin-Madison is accredited by the American Psychological Association and is designed to prepare students for the role of professional psychologist, and to foster understanding of the scientific basis for practice, multicultural competence, and a social justice orientation. The theoretical orientation of the program is best described as eclectic/interpersonal. The Ph.D. program involves required coursework in Counseling Psychology and related departments, as well as a series of supervised clinical training experiences. The length of the program for students entering with a Master's in the counseling field is at least five years (63 total semester credits minimum): three years (if full time) coursework plus one dissertator year and one internship year. Students entering without a Master's should expect to spend a minimum of six years to complete their degree.