Santa Clara University -Master of Arts in Counseling (51 unit)

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School of Education and Counseling Psychology

Master of Arts in Counseling (51 unit)

Units: 51quarter units (3 quarter units = 2 semester units)
Start Dates: Fall, Winter, Spring, or Summer
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The M.A. in Counseling is an ideal program for those who are already in a position in a field that rewards advanced training and those who are using the M.A. as a stepping-stone for doctoral studies.

For the latter group, the 51-unit program can serve as a post-baccalaureate, pre-doctoral training program. This is especially useful for students who were not undergraduate psychology majors, completed a baccalaureate degree many years ago, or want additional background and training in the field. Usually, these students combine their classwork with research opportunities during the Master's program. In recent years, a vast majority of these students have been successfully placed in doctoral programs.

The Master of Arts degree in Counseling does not meet the requirements to sit for a license in Marriage and Family Therapy (MFT) or Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC) in any state.

In accordance with California State regulations, students who complete and receive the 51-unit master’s degree cannot, post-graduation, transfer or apply those credits toward the completion of an MFT license program.

The 51-unit program can include one of the department’s three emphasis programs.

The former group of students opt for this degree to work in educational settings, career centers, community agencies, hospitals, religious settings, and in industry.

For admissions questions, please email ecpadmissions@scu.edu. If you have specific questions about this program, please email Susan Babbel at sbabbel@scu.edu.