Overview

Our Counseling degree at Santa Clara University prepares students who want more experience in the mental health field or are planning to pursue their doctoral degree but who do not need a therapy license.

Learning Outcomes

Students may opt to include any of our four emphasis areas in Correctional Psychology, Health Psychology, Latino Counseling, and LGBT Counseling to their degree. An emphasis functions like a minor. Students not electing an emphasis may choose from a variety of electives to expand their knowledge in various areas.

Accreditation

Santa Clara University is accredited by the Accrediting Commission for Senior Colleges and Universities of the Western Association of Schools and Colleges. Various academic and other programs within the University are also accredited by specific accrediting bodies.

Programme Structure

Courses included:

Psychology of Interpersonal Communications

Psychology of Relationships
Psychology of Human Development
Foundations of Psychotherapy and Personality
Psychology of Group Counseling
Lab Group. 221 is 1.5 units towards graduation
Research Methods
Counseling Process and Skills
Multicultural Counseling
Ethical and Legal Issues in Counseling

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-01-06 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-10-01 00:00:00
Starting 2027-09-22 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-02-01 00:00:00

More details

Applications may be accepted after the final deadline, as space permits.

Language

English

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Credits

30 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Santa Clara, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

English requirements

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General requirements

Complete and submit the Online Application Form
Statement of Purpose
Current Resumé or CV
One copy of official transcripts from all post-secondary institutions attended
Three letters of recommendation
Submit a $50 non-refundable application fee
English Proficiency Exam
International Education Evaluation
United States visa regulations require proof that sufficient funds are available to finance your travel, living expenses, and program study
International students are required to show proof of health insurance coverage to waive purchase of the University plan

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

11775 USD / year

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Out-of-State

11775 USD / year

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Domestic

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In-State

11775 USD / year

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Living costs

Santa Clara

United States

1100 - 1600 USD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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Overview

Learning Outcomes

Accreditation

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

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Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

Prepare for Your English Test

Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic

Living costs

Santa Clara

Financing

Funding

Scholarships Information

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