Cost of Program/Working
through Program
Estimated cost per credit hour for
academic year 2007-2008 is $695. There will also be costs
associated with the residency that students will need
to plan to pay; as those costs are finalized, information
will be posted.
As
we expect a large proportion of our students in the
PhD-CES program to be adult learners, many of whom
may be in private practice or working full-time in
the mental health field, we are aware of the need and/or
desire of students to continue working, either part-time
or full-time. The PhD-CES program is a full-time Doctoral
program that will be rigorous and demanding. The number
of courses has been limited, at least during the first
two years of the program, to two each term for a total
of six hours. You should be aware that research shows
that the amount of time a student spends preparing
for online coursework is greater than for an in-class
format. Students can expect a minimum of 20-25 hours
per week of computer and research-related work. You
are encouraged to seek a balance between work, family
and personal responsibilities and your commitment to
the PhD-CES program, and bear in mind the demanding
and high-level preparation required to matriculate
as a doctoral student.
Financial Aid
You may examine the School of Psychology
and Counseling's financial
aid website for
information about the scholarships and financial aid
available, as well as the university's
financial aid website
For the first two years of the PhD-CES
program, each term has a prescribed course structure
of two 3-credit hour courses for a total of 6 credit
hours a semester (Fall, Spring and Summer terms). This
maximum of 6 credit hours a term does not qualify students
domiciled in the state of Virginia for the Virginia
Tuition Assistance Grant program (VTAG – TAGP);
however, this course load does qualify students to apply
for federal student loans.
Both the University and the School
of Psychology and Counseling have privately endowed scholarships
available. You are encouraged to examine these and consider
applying.
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