Department of Counseling & Marital and Family Therapy
Take a moment to review commonly asked questions about the MA in Counseling, Clinical Mental Health Counseling program.
The CMHC program seeks to attract candidates who demonstrate academic potential for graduate study and whose personal qualities will contribute to their success as clinical counselors. We anticipate that applicants will possess strong interpersonal skills. We seek individuals whose career goals match what the program has to offer. We welcome individuals with diverse backgrounds and experiences to enrich faculty and students. Ultimately, we are looking at a holistic application rather than one single aspect.
The GRE or MAT scores are not required to be considered for the program. If you have previously taken either standardized test and would like to submit your scores, you are welcome to do so.
The program seeks to enroll approximately 30 new students each year.
No. Many of our students come from various undergraduate disciplines including teaching, nursing, business, marketing and many other disciplines.
Full-time students can complete the program in 2 years. The program is year-round, including summer.
No. This program is offered on-campus and requires students to attend class in-person on the University of San Diego campus.
Yes, USD offers financial aid in the form of loans, assistantships and merit scholarships. Please refer to the Financial Aid page for more information. We additionally have a unique opportunity with our HRSA grant for financial assistance.
Students and alums have access to the USD Career Development center as well as a vast array of alumni networking opportunities.
Questions?
You can connect with the SOLES Admissions and Outreach team in a number of ways for more information about our degree programs and certificates
