Serving the Needs of Diverse Communities
Earn an MS or MFT/PCC
MS in Counseling Psychology
Students gain professional training in the latest theories and techniques of counseling and psychotherapy with a degree of Master of Science (MSCP) in Counseling Psychology from Dominican. Those seeking licensure are required to take the concentration in Marriage and Family Therapy (MFT) and Professional Clinical Counselor (PCC).
The Counseling Psychology program promotes professionals competent in diagnosis, assessment, client advocacy, effective communication, and treatment planning. Students also learn to apply current law and professional ethics to specific client situations. Program graduates enter the field prepared to implement interventions with clients from diverse cultural communities.
Program Highlights
- Dominican trainees and alumni are highly sought after by agencies in the Bay Area and beyond.
- Through interactive instruction and practice in a variety of orientations, including traditional, innovative and alternative, students develop excellent clinical skills.
- In this program, students have ample opportunity to work closely with faculty — all of whom are practicing clinicians — as classes are small (maximum of 20 students).
- Dominican’s well-established practicum works with over 50 community agencies to place 100 percent of our trainees in the field.
- Approximately 90 percent of our graduates are licensed MFTs or registered MFT associates.
- Our flexible schedule is convenient for working students — late afternoon, evening, and weekend classes
- Curriculum designed to lead to licensures in Marriage and Family Therapy (MFT), Professional Clinical Counselor (PCC), or both!
Our Counseling Psychology students are well-prepared to be successful Marriage and Family therapists, counselors, and mental health advocates. The program provides a strong foundation with long-established and evidence-based theories, clinical, as well as professional and ethical skills. Carlos Molina, EdD., LMFT, Chair, Counseling Psychology Graduate Program.
Carlos Molina, EdD, LMFT, Chair of Counseling Psychology
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2026-2027 Tuition and Fees
| Application Deadlines | Tuition Rate Per Unit* | Number of Units | Format and Length |
| Fall: June 1 Spring: December 1 | $1,321 View Tuition and Financial Aid Information for details. | 43-60 Units Depending on your specific program, the number of units varies. | In-person 30-36 months |
*Tuition and fees are set by the Dominican University of California Board of Trustees and may change at any time. Subsequent year calculations reflect a projected 3% annual increase.
Scholarships
Scholarships and grants are types of aid that do not have to be repaid and that can help to directly reduce your tuition expenses. Contact your admissions counselor for more information.
Below you will find some of the courses you would be taking as a Counseling Psychology student:
- Fundamentals of Clinical Practice:Individual Psychotherapy
- Crisis Intervention and Trauma
- Advanced Counseling Techniques
- Human Diversity
- Professional Ethics and Law
- Alcohol and Substance Abuse
- Child Abuse: Assessment, Reporting, and Treatment
- Psychological Assessment
- Psychopathology and Treatment Planning
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