Contact Information
General Contact
- School Code: 312680
- Phone: (510) 436-1000
- School Homepage
Admissions Office
- Phone: (805) 969-3626 x128
Financial Aid Office
- Phone: (805) 969-3626 x136
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Counseling Psychology Program
The counseling psychology program at Pacifica Graduate Institute prepares students for careers as school counselors, academic counselors, marriage and family counselors, substance abuse counselors, and mental health counselors. The program focuses on rendering of therapeutic services to individuals and groups experiencing psychological problems and exhibiting distress symptoms. Program courses include: counseling theory, therapeutic intervention strategies, testing and assessment methods and procedures, group therapy, marital and family therapy, child and adolescent therapy, supervised counseling practice, ethical standards, and applicable regulations. Get more details below including other California colleges that offer counseling psychology program.
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Pacifica Graduate Institute
Also known as Holy Names College
3500 Mountain Blvd, Oakland, CA
Pacifica Graduate Institute is a private graduate level institution located in Carpinteria, California. The enrollment at this school is about 670 students annually. This school is accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges, Accrediting Commission for Senior Colleges and Universities, and awards graduate level degrees in a variety of programs.
Yearly tuition for graduate students is estimated to be approximately $25,000. On-campus housing may be offered for students and costs around $4,600 each year. Please check with the housing office for more information.
Students can choose from several areas of study, including:
- Counseling Psychology
- Humanistic Studies
- Clinical Psychology
- Psychology
Students should visit the school's website to view additional information regarding enrollment and financial aid.
Students Enrolled in the Counseling Psychology Program
Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Holy Names College offers a master's degree program in counseling psychology.
Students by Gender (2019)
Graduates | |
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Male | 15 |
Female | 60 |
Students by Race (2019)
Graduates | |
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Asian | 1 |
Black | 1 |
Hispanic | 7 |
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders | 1 |
White | 52 |
Non Resident Alien | 1 |
Unknown | 12 |
Source: IPEDS Survey 2012-2020: Data obtained from the US Dept. of Education's Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS). Data may vary depending on school and academic year.
Career Options for Graduates
Students who have completed the Counseling Psychology program at Pacifica Graduate Institute, have entered into some of these more popular career paths listed below:Regulatory Affairs Managers
Description
Plan, direct, or coordinate production activities of an organization to ensure compliance with regulations and standard operating procedures.
Counseling Psychologists
Description
Assess and evaluate individuals' problems through the use of case history, interview, and observation and provide individual or group counseling services to assist individuals in achieving more effective personal, social, educational, and vocational development and adjustment.
Career Outlook & Projections (
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According to the BLS, counseling psychologists employment is expected to grow at a rate of 19.6% from 2014 to 2024
Salary & Wages
- Oakland-Hayward-Berkeley, CA Metropolitan Division
- Total Employment: 1
- Average Hourly Rate: $44.04
- Average Annual Salary: $91600
- San Francisco-Redwood City-South San Francisco, CA Metropolitan Division
- Total Employment: 1
- Average Hourly Rate: $37.83
- Average Annual Salary: $78680
Psychology Teachers, Postsecondary
Description
Teach courses in psychology, such as child, clinical, and developmental psychology, and psychological counseling. Includes both teachers primarily engaged in teaching and those who do a combination of teaching and research.
Source: Job descriptions, estimated salary and wages, and projected job growth are taken from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).
Academics & Student Services
Student Services
To help students and alumni, Pacifica Graduate Institute may offer services to students like those listed below:- Remedial courses
- Career path counseling