Overview

Make an impact today on the leaders of tomorrow.

In the School Counseling program at the University of San Diego you will learn how to step in and help students overcome significant challenges during their most formative years. The program offers two specializations, each of which provides fulfilling opportunities to guide diverse populations of underserved students:

School Counseling: 48-units (2-years)

Upon graduation, you will be awarded a MA in Counseling with a specialization in School Counseling and be eligible for California's Pupil Personnel Services (PPS) credential

School counselors work in elementary, middle, and high school settings.

School Based Clinical Counseling: 60-units (2-years)

Upon graduation, you will be awarded a MA in Counseling with a specialization in School Based Clinical Counseling and will:

Be eligible for California's Pupil Personnel Services (PPS) credential

Meet California's course requirements to become a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC)

Review the Board of Behavioral Sciences (BBS) for a list of full requirements to become a LPCC.

Both specializations will complete USD's required coursework, applied research, and an exit requirement to graduate. Through personalized learning and real-world experience in either specialization, you'll learn to help young minds from a variety of backgrounds.

You'll offer students support and guidance as they navigate their school-age years. You may work with students whose needs are culturally sensitive or specific to their social identities, such as the children who are refugees, are in foster care, or are in domestic violence situations.

The program supports your development as a community leader who inspires young students to do the same. Making an impact during students' most critical developmental years is one of the most effective ways to weave multiculturalism, social justice, and holistic well-being into our society.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Professional Identity, Law and Ethics in School Counseling

Counseling Theories and Practice

Counseling Skills

Assessment Techniques in Counseling

Applied Theories and Techniques for Counseling in School Settings

Family Counseling

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-09-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-02-25 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

48 SCH

48 - 60

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

San Diego, United States

Disciplines

School Counselling Educational Psychology Clinical Psychology View 460 other Masters in Clinical Psychology in United States

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Academic requirements

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English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Submit the University of San Diego Graduate School Admission Online Application and $45 application fee

Statement of Purpose

Resume

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An official transcript from the university where you earned your bachelor’s degree is required at the time of application

Students who earned their bachelor’s degree from an institution outside the United States must submit a course-by-course degree evaluation at the time of application

Two letters of recommendation

Résumé or Curriculum Vitae (CV)

Statement of Purpose of 500-words maximum

Official score reports for the TOEFL or the IELTS is required of all international applicants and may only be waived if English is the applicant’s primary language or if he or she obtained a bachelor’s degree in the U.S., Great Britain, Canada or Australia

This program does not have any specific prerequisite courses, but undergraduate coursework in psychology and/or other social science fields is recommended

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

40800 USD / year

≈ 40800 USD / year
Out-of-State

40800 USD / year

≈ 40800 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

40800 USD / year

≈ 40800 USD / year

Living costs

San Diego

United States

1400 - 2455 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

Make an impact today on the leaders of tomorrow.

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

San Diego

Financing

Funding

Scholarships Information

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