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Santa Clara University - School of
Education & Counseling Psychology
A School with a Mission
We are changing the world - one client, one student, one family and one school at a time.

Experience the Santa Clara Difference

Our vision imagines a region and world in which everyone has access to an inspiring education and the psychological tools and support to propel them toward flourishing lives of meaning, purpose and connection.  Our education is characterized by strong values, social justice, transformative education and a diverse community.

Teacher Education (MA + Credential)
Doctorate of Education
Educational Leadership (MA, PASC, CASC)
Counseling (MA)
Counseling (MA, MFT, LPCC)
Applied Psychology (MA)
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Over 100 Years in the Making
We have been educating and inspiring students for over 100 years, since the School of Education was founded in 1912 and expanded to include Counseling Psychology in 1964. In 2001, the School of Education and Counseling Psychology was constituted to offer Master's level and other credential programs.
12:1
A low student to faculty ratio means you get more individual attention.
 
98%
Our graduation rate reflects the success of both students and programs.
 
85%
Percentage of those students who apply receiving scholarships.
 
16
Small average class sizes allow you to be engaged and active.
 

Upcoming Events

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Navigate here to SCU Counseling and Psychological Services Launches New CPSY Student Practicum

This academic year, a new practicum at SCU’s in-house Center for Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS) broke ground, facilitating a unique opportunity for CPSY students to support fellow Broncos while garnering valuable experience working with young people in a crucial developmental stage of their lives.


Ben Geilhufe, Ves Mahanian, and the Gender Affirming Care Clinic team.
Navigate here to ECP Counseling Psychology LGBTQ+ Emphasis Announces First Practicum at New County of Santa Clara Gender Affirming Care Clinic

This upcoming academic year, an ECP Counseling Psychology student will hold the first ever Practicum spot at the new County of Santa Clara Behavioral Health Services Gender Affirming Care Clinic – a significant step forward for both the highlighting of gender care in graduate counseling psychology education, and the growth of gender care in Santa Clara County.


Noyce Fellowship Workshop, Noyce Fellows in collaboration with Mathematics Professor, Linda Burks. Fellows Miguel Garcia and Daniel Pham
Navigate here to Changing the Narrative Around Math Success – A Closer Look at ECP’s Noyce Fellowship

The Noyce Fellowship Program at the Santa Clara University School of Education & Counseling Psychology (ECP) is a National Science Foundation sponsored fellowship committed to getting high quality mathematics teachers into high needs schools, and improving mathematics learning opportunities for students from traditionally underrepresented populations.