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- School Code: 132600
- Phone: (805) 965-0581
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76%STUDENT TEACHER RATIO
10:1DEGREE OFFERED ONLINE
8FINANCIAL AID AWARD AVG.
$26,392Average Grants + Scholarship Aid Awarded to Undergraduate Students
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Counseling Psychology Program
The counseling psychology program at Santa Clara University 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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Santa Clara University (SCU)
721 Cliff Drive, Santa Barbara, CA
SCU is a nonprofit private institution that has many majors available for students to choose from. The school is located in Santa Clara, California, in a predominantly urban area. The school maintains a Roman Catholic affiliation, which is evident in the role it plays in program curriculums and daily life at the school. Nearly 8,700 students enroll at SCU per year.
Here is a list of some of the popular programs Santa Clara University offers:
- Business And Marketing Studies
- Legal Professions And Studies
- Engineering Technology
- Communications And Journalism
To be considered for admissions, you may be required to complete an application, provide letters of recommendations, and submit high school records and test scores, which are then reviewed by admissions staff. The majority of students accepted to SCU earn an SAT score within the range of 1150 to 1350, or an ACT score within the range of 26 to 30. An estimated 60 percent of all applicant were admitted at Santa Clara University, with 19 percent of those admitted choosing to attend.
The cost of undergraduate tuition is nearly $43,000, but may change yearly. Students are encouraged to visit the school's price of attendance calculator to better understand their cost of attendance. Santa Clara University may help with costs by offering financial aid for students that are eligible in the form of loans, grants, scholarships and work study programs.
The SCU "Broncos" compete in a number of intercollegiate sports through participation in the NCAA. Available athletic programs offered may include the following:
- Baseball (NCAA Division I-AAA)
- Basketball (NCAA Division I-AAA)
- Golf (NCAA Division I-AAA)
- Rowing (NCAA Division I-AAA)
Students should take a look at the school's http://www.scu.edu to see additional information.
Students Enrolled in the Counseling Psychology Program
Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Santa Clara University offers a master's degree program in counseling psychology.
Students by Gender (2019)
Graduates | |
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Male | 18 |
Female | 72 |
Students by Race (2019)
Graduates | |
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Asian | 9 |
Black | 4 |
Hispanic | 25 |
White | 36 |
Multiple Races | 5 |
Non Resident Alien | 9 |
Unknown | 2 |
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
Upon completion of the Counseling Psychology program at Santa Clara University, most students have pursued careers in the following fields: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 (
)
According to the BLS, counseling psychologists employment is expected to grow at a rate of 19.6% from 2014 to 2024
Salary & Wages
- Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA
- Average Hourly Rate: $42.44
- Average Annual Salary: $88270
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).
Admission Requirements & Details
The admissions information below may give an overview of the students SCU accepts. The details may include admissions application requirements and recommendations, as well as any AP credits that may be transferred.
College Credits Accepted
- AP Course Credits
Academics & Student Services
Student Services
To help students and recent graduates, Santa Clara University may offer services including:
- Classes offered on nights and weekends
- Academic counseling for students
- Student employment
- Day care for children
Intercollegiate Athletics
Santa Clara University is a Member of National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA), with many of the sports being in the NCAA Division I without football classification. The most popular sports played are listed below:
- Baseball (West Coast Conference)
- Basketball (West Coast Conference)
- Track and Field (West Coast Conference)
- Golf
- Rowing
- Soccer
- Softball
- Tennis
- Volleyball
- Water Polo
- Beach Volleyball