Overview

Point Loma Nazarene University’s Master of Arts in Clinical Counseling (MACC) program applies faith-based principles to 21st century cultures and needs.

Key Features

We integrate rigorous courses, personal mentoring, onsite supervised clinical training, and a culturally aware approach to today’s best practices and theories to equip you to serve diverse populations through a flexible career path.

Most importantly, our program prepares you to take the LMFT or LPCC licensure exam through curricula designed with the tests in mind and free post-graduation workshops.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Issues in Psychotherapy - Theology Integration

Lifespan Development

Multicultural Theories and Development

Professional Ethics and Law

Psychodiagnostics and Mental Disorder Treatment

Counseling Theories and Faith Integration

Treatment of Children and Adolescents

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-31 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-08-14 00:00:00
Starting 2027-01-12 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-12-12 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

63 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

San Diego, United States

Disciplines

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

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Academic requirements

GPA

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Other requirements

General requirements

Submit an online application for admissions (including $50 non-refundable application fee, which is waived for PLNU alums, current or former military and their dependents, and PLNU employees).

Submit official transcripts with proof of earned baccalaureate degree from a regionally accredited institution.

Submit personal essay. The essay should be 3-5 pages, in APA format, on how a master's degree in clinical counseling from PLNU will help fulfill your career goals.

Submit a resume/vita.

Submit three professional references including name, title, phone, and email for each reference.

Completion of the MMPI 2 personality assessment.

Interview with the Department of Graduate Psychology.

Ensure undergraduate course prerequisites are met.

Tuition Fees

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

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Non-residents

26712 USD / year

≈ 26712 USD / year
Out-of-State

26712 USD / year

≈ 26712 USD / year
Domestic

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In-State

26712 USD / year

≈ 26712 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.

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

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Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

English requirements

Prepare for Your English Test

Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic

Living costs

San Diego

Funding

Scholarships Information

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