Our communities need mental health professionals now more than ever. At University of the Pacific, you’ll move from classroom to real-world practice fast, with hands-on training, small cohorts, and faculty who know your name. Choose a program below to learn more:
Help couples, families, and individuals build healthier relationships. This hybrid MA in Counseling Psychology grounds you in family systems, human development, and culturally responsive care, then puts your skills to work in a supervised counseling practicum. Graduates are eligible to pursue licensure as a Marriage and Family Therapist (MFT).
Prepare to become a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor and support individuals and groups facing mental health and substance use challenges. Designed for working professionals, this MA program meets twice a week after 4 PM, and features placements across Northern California to give you real-world experience in preparation for LPCC licensure.
Help children learn and thrive in safe, supportive schools. Start with the MA in Counseling Psychology (Child and Adolescent Counseling), then complete the EdS with fieldwork in local schools and a third-year internship that is often paid. This NASP-accredited hybrid program leads to the California School Psychology Credential and eligibility for national certification.
Go from bachelor’s degree to doctorate in just four years. Choose a concentration in Counseling, School, or Clinical Psychology, and build your skills through hands-on training in real clinical and school settings, followed by a doctoral internship. You’ll graduate ready for professional practice as a psychologist.
The program is remarkably unique in the fact that as students we are expected to complete fieldwork beginning in our first year.
The Counseling Psychology program provides practical experience and constant guidance on the ability to work with, advocate for, and learn from others.
