Overview

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The beauty of our Master of Arts in Counseling program from Saint Mary's College of California is that seven different specializations are offered.

See below for more information about the required courses and timeline options for completing each specialization.

Common Questions:

Can I specialize in more than one area?Yes, but you must get permission from your academic advisor and successfully complete all field placement requirements for chosen specializations.
If I choose a specialty, what are my career options?The short answer: Many! Our counseling specializations are designed for professionals who aspire to work in schools, colleges, community mental health, family service agencies, private practice, or a variety of other counseling settings.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Personal and Professional Development of Counselors

Theories of Counseling

Career Counseling

Law, Ethics, and Values

Human Sexuality

Alcohol & Substance Abuse

Psychological Testing and Assessment

Human Development and Family Relationships

Counseling Skills

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-02-02 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-10-15 00:00:00
Starting 2027-08-25 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-03-01 00:00:00

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Fall: priority deadline

Language

English

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

40 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Moraga, United States

Disciplines

School Counselling Counselling Psychology View 512 other Masters in School Counselling in United States

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Academic requirements

GPA

2.8

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Application and $50 fee.
2-3 page, double spaced personal statement of academic and professional goals (if GPA is lower than 2.8, please address it in your Personal Statement & second interview is required)
Current resume
One official transcript (sealed) from all colleges or universities attended. If your bachelor's degree is in progress, upload an unofficial one now; then send the official transcript after your degree is posted.
Bachelor’s degree: Evidence of completion from a regionally-accredited college
Three letters of recommendation from professional and/or academic references who can evaluate your potential to be a counselor. Letters from personal references (such as family or friends) will not be accepted.

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

23300 USD / year

≈ 23300 USD / year
Out-of-State

23300 USD / year

≈ 23300 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

23300 USD / year

≈ 23300 USD / year

Living costs

Moraga

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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Scholarships Information

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Overview

Focus on What Interests You

Common Questions:

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

Prepare for Your English Test

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

Moraga

Financing

Funding

Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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