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MA in Counseling, Clinical Mental Health Counseling

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Couns,Marital&Family Therapy Graduate Master of Arts

Effective Start Term

Fall 2026

Program

MA in Counseling, Clinical Mental Health Counseling

Program Long Title

Clinical Mental Health Counseling

Program Type

Concentration/Emphasis/Track/

College/School

School of Leadership & Educ.

Program Level

Graduate

Campus

Main

Degree Designation

Master of Arts

Catalog Full Description

The Clinical Mental Health specialization requires 60 units. Upon graduation, students are eligible to become Associate Professional Clinical Counselors (APCC as defined by the California Board of Behavioral Sciences). In California, Associate Professional Clinical Counselors are required to complete 3000 post-graduate supervised clinical hours and pass the licensing exam to become Licensed Professional Clinical Counselors (LPCC). The program meets licensure eligibility requirements in most other states as well, but students are encouraged to check specific requirements for licensure in the state in which they intend to become licensed. The Clinical Mental Health specialization is nationally accredited by the Council for Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs (CACREP).

Additional Admission Requirements

See the Admission page for basic admission requirements.
See the Credential page for credential requirements.

Entrance Semesters

Fall

Application Deadlines

Visit http://www.sandiego.edu/soles/admissions/deadlines.php

Minimum Grade Point Average

3.0 (4.0 scale) in all undergraduate coursework

Standardized Admissions Test

Not Required

Additional Requirements

Resume

Statement of Purpose

Two letters of recommendation

Interview

The most qualified applicants to the counseling program will be invited to USD for a group interview. Applicants who are unavailable for this interview will be contacted by a faculty member for a virtual interview