MA in Counseling, Clinical Mental Health Counseling
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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 |