Santa Clara University

Education, Counseling Psychology & Pastoral Ministries - Non-Degree Admissions

School of Education, Counseling Psychology and Pastoral Ministries

Non-Degree Admissions

Nondegree status is awarded only once. Students admitted to nondegree status are eligible to take only up to 9 quarter units. To apply for nondegree status, submit the following documents to the Graduate Services Office:
1. Completion of the admissions application with a $50 nonrefundable application fee. Application fee is paid only once. Students wishing to apply for degree status or certification program at a later date will have the subsequent application fee waived.
2. A written statement of purpose.
3. Two sets of official transcripts from all domestic and international colleges and universities attended. (Note: Unofficial transcripts will be accepted at time of application. Official transcripts must be on file with the Graduate Services Office before the term begins to avoid a future registration hold.)
4. Completion of a bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited institution (NEASC, NCA, MSA, SACS, WASC, NWCCU) by the time of enrollment.
5. One letter of recommendation. (Counseling Psychology applicants please provide two letters of recommendation.)
6. Experience report or résumé. (not required for Education)
7. Interview with designated faculty/staff. Appointments for the interview will be arranged once all supporting application documents are on file with the Graduate Services Office.

Note: The deadline for nondegree admission applications is two weeks before the start
of each term. The deadline for Counseling Psychology nondegree admissions applications is one month before the start of each term. Applications must be on file and complete by the deadline date. Interviews must be completed one week prior to the start of each term.