Santa Clara University School of Education, Counseling Psychology, & Pastoral Ministries Pastoral Ministries Bannan Hall, Room 243 Santa Clara, CA 95053 US   Phone: 1-408-554-4831 Fax: 1-408-554-7830   At a Glance Program Requirements Tuition & Financial Aid Institution Overview Important Dates Upcoming Events Degrees: Program Format: Master's MA in Catechetics;MA in Pastoral Liturgy;MA in Spirituality;MA in Liturgical Music On Campus   The Pastoral Ministries Program prepares women and men to enter into professional ministry in the Church. It seeks to serve the following:persons interested in preparing for ministerial leadership in catechetics, liturgical music, pastoral liturgy, and spirituality on the parish or diocesan levels: catechists, religious education directors, priests, deacons, liturgical coordinators, men and women retreat leaders, choir directors, cantors, and organists;persons working with the catechumenate, the Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults, or with other forms of adult catechesis;persons teaching in junior and senior high school religion programs or those working with youth ministry; catechists either in parish schools or parish programs for children; persons seeking catechetical, liturgical, musical, or theological renewal or updating;persons preparing for further graduate study in these areas of specialization; and Christians interested in further study or reflection on their faith.     Accreditation Information:   # Of Credits Required:   Time To Degree:     Previous Degrees Pre-Requisite Courses International Student Requirements Requirements Qualifying Exam: Minimum Exam Score: GPA or Equivalent: English Proficiency: Research Competency: Clinical Internship:   Work Experience Volunteer Experience Publications Experience Foreign Language Requirement Other Requirements   Cost Per Credit Hour: $   Tuition:   Financial Aid Offered:       # of Students Enrolled Full Time: 570  # of Students Enrolled Part Time: 1920  Average GPA:   Average Test Scores:   Charge Per Credit: $714  Annual Full Time Avg Institution Tuition: $19000  Financial Aid Offered: Yes  Average Work Experience: Less than 1 Year  Specializations:   # of Terms Per Year:   Placement Percentage:   Historically Black: No   Religious Affiliation: Roman Catholic