Welcome to the Department of Counseling Psychology

Counseling Psychology, which began at Santa Clara in 1964, offers two masters-level degree programs: Counseling Psychology (78 units) and Counseling (51 units). The Masters of Arts in Counseling Psychology provides an intensive 78-quarter unit Master of Arts program for students. Two tracks are available within the program: one is for students seeking to meet California Marriage and Family Therapy (MFT) licensing requirements; a second is for students not seeking the MFT but desiring more extensive training and experience than the 51-quarter Masters of Arts in Counseling program affords. Students in both the MFT and non-MFT tracks can select from one of four emphasis programs: Health Psychology, Career Development, Correctional Psychology, and Latino Counseling. These emphases or specializations are optional and can be completed within the 78-unit degree program through the student's selection of electives. These programs are practitioner oriented. The state of California license in marriage, family, and child counseling allows the holder to engage in private practice.

    Department of Counseling Psychology
    Santa Clara University
    500 El Camino Real
    Santa Clara, CA 95053-0201
    408-551-1603
    408-554-2392 fax