Postgraduate Institute

The American Program in Cairo

Counseling Psychology Department

The American Program delivers rigorous, U.S.-aligned postgraduate training in counseling and school psychology, ensuring global benchmarks for clinical competence across the MENA region.

The American Program's academic supervision, curriculum design, and teaching are provided by doctoral graduates of Regent University's School of Psychology & Counseling, alongside faculty trained at other accredited universities in the United States. This ensures every level of the program, from oversight to coursework to classroom instruction, reflects the same rigor and standards of U.S. graduate counselor education ensuring our curriculum and clinical practicum meet stringent U.S. standards.

Our Foundation

Rigorous Academic Pillars

Our curriculum is built on three core principles, ensuring our graduates are prepared for leadership in evidence-based practice and ethical clinical service.

U.S. Curriculum Alignment

Our Faculty

Supervised Clinical Practicum

The American Program mirror top-tier U.S. graduate standards, providing a robust theoretical framework for advanced clinical practice.

Instruction led by faculty holding doctoral degrees from Regent University's School of Psychology & Counseling and other accredited U.S. institutions, bringing that training directly into the classroom in Cairo.

Extensive supervised practice ensures clinical competence is forged through real-world application and strict ethical standards.

Specialized Training

Focused Clinical Pathways

Children & Family Counseling

Train to support the mental health and well-being of children and families within educational and community settings.

Addiction Counseling

Develop expertise in evidence-based interventions for substance use disorders and behavioral addictions, meeting critical regional needs.

School Psychology

Focuses on assessment — psychoeducational and cognitive testing, special education processes, and consultation within school systems.

Academic Governance

U.S. clinical benchmark standards, and Supervision

Our commitment to excellence is upheld by direct oversight from Regent University, guaranteeing the highest quality in postgraduate clinical education.

Our Impact

Evidence of Excellence

1000+

Clinical Practicum Hours

90%+

Faculty with Doctorates