Overview

Students gain professional training in the latest theories and techniques of counseling and psychotherapy with a degree of Master of Science (MS) in Counseling Psychology from Dominican University of California. Those seeking licensure are required to take the concentration in Marriage and Family Therapy (MFT) and Professional Clinical Counselor (PCC) concentrations.

The Counseling Psychology program promotes professionals competent in diagnosis, assessment, client advocacy, effective communication and treatment planning. Students also learn to apply current law and professional ethics to specific client situations. Program graduates enter the field prepared to implement interventions with clients from diverse cultural communities.

Key Facts

Dominican trainees and alumni are highly sought after by agencies in the Bay Area and beyond.
Through interactive instruction and practice in a variety of orientations, including traditional, innovative and alternative, students develop excellent clinical skills.
In this program, students have ample opportunity to work closely with faculty — all of whom are practicing clinicians — as classes are small (maximum of 20 students).
Dominican University’s well-established practicum works with over 50 community agencies to place 100 percent of our trainees in the field.
Approximately 90 percent of our graduates are licensed MFTs or registered MFT associates.
Our flexible schedule is convenient for working students — late afternoon, evening and weekend classes

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Counseling; Client-centered and Crisis Intervention Techniques

Counseling Techniques: Behavioral and Cognitive aenavioral

Domestic Violence

Child Abuse: Assessment, Reporting and Treatment

Alcohol and Substance Abuse

Ethics and Law

Human Diversity

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 30 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-24 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-06-01 00:00:00
Starting 2027-01-19 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-12-01 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

43 SCH

43-60

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

New York City, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

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General requirements

Completed Application
Official Transcript(s)
Resume
Statement of Purpose or Intent
A statement between 300 and 800 words describing why you are interested in pursuing a graduate degree.
Two Letters of Recommendation
Academic or professional, on letterhead.
Prerequisite Requirements
Personal Interview
Applicants who have been selected to continue on in the application process will be invited to interview at BioMarin or the Buck Institute.
Optional — GRE Record: An official copy of general Graduate Record Examination scores may be submitted
International Applicants: International candidates must meet additional admissions requirements.

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

22067 USD / year

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Out-of-State

22067 USD / year

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Domestic

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In-State

22067 USD / year

≈ 22067 USD / year

Living costs

New York City

United States

1819 - 3968 USD / month

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