Overview

The Master of Arts in Counseling Psychology has four tracks:

MFT Track
LPCC Track
Joint MFT/LPCC Track
No Track

MFT Track

The California Board of Behavioral Sciences bases the MFT Track on Santa Clara University regulations, guidelines suggested by the American Association for Marriage and Family Therapy, and the California Association of Marriage and Family Therapists, and curriculum approval. Students choosing this track are qualified to sit for a MFT license exam after completing course work, practicum, and clinical hours in the State of California.

LPCC Track

The California Board of Behavioral Sciences bases the LPCC Track on California State regulations, guidelines from the California Coalition for Counselor Licensure, and curriculum approval. Students choosing this track are qualified to sit for a LPCC license exam after completing course work, practicum, and clinical hours. The LPCC is a portable degree, meaning that coursework and clinical training in California will allow a student to sit for licensure in any other state; based on any residency requirements of that state. LPCC licensing requirements include a national, rather than state-centric, exam.

The LPCC program is primarily focused on individual adult clients. Students pursuing this program who wish to work with couples, families and children will need to take classes in these specialties to work legally and ethically with these populations.

Joint MFT/LPCC Track

The joint MFT/LPCC track is available for students who wish to apply for both licenses. This combined program can be completed within the 90 units. Students can also opt for one of the three emphases; however, students completing this track with an emphasis in Health Psychology or Correctional Psychology will need to complete 91.5 units and students completing this track with an emphasis in Latino counseling will need to complete 93 units to obtain all the necessary courses. Students who wish to explore this joint track option are encouraged to meet with a Faculty Advisor.

Programme Structure

Courses included:

Psychology of Interpersonal Communications
Community Based Learning
Human Sexuality
Psychology of Relationships
Foundations of Psychotherapy and Personality
Psychology of Group Counseling Lab Group
Advanced Group Counseling Seminar

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 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

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

Language

English

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Credits

90 SCH

Delivered

On Campus, Blended

Campus Location

Santa Clara, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

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
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International students are required to show proof of health insurance coverage to waive purchase of the University plan

Tuition Fees

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23550 USD / year

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23550 USD / year

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23550 USD / year

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Living costs

Santa Clara

United States

1100 - 1600 USD / month

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Overview

The Master of Arts in Counseling Psychology has four tracks:

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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