Pacifica Graduate Institute

Program Information

Degree Offered

M.A. Counseling Psychology

Format: Campus

Program Description:

A program for prospectives with a completed bachelor's degree or students finishing up their studies at a 4 year college.

Pacifica's M.A. in Counseling Psychology is unique because of its integration of Depth Psychology into the cirriculum.

The modern field of depth psychology originates in the work of Carl Jung and Sigmund Freud, who called attention to the importance of what lies "below the surface" of conscious awareness. Depth Psychology invites a curiosity about the psyche and respect for the full range of human experience. Students in the M.A. Counseling program not only engage in classes in research and clinical strategies, but also enroll in interdisciplinary courses in literature, mythology, religion, and culture, deepening the students' ability to link archetypal themes to sociopolitical issues in the lives of individuals, families, and communities.

Students in the M.A. Counseling Psychology Program are required to pursue two years of coursework in each of the three following areas:
* Humanities and Depth Traditions
* Theory/Praxis
* Marriage, Family, and Child Counseling

As preparation for professional licensure, theoretical understanding is integrated with experiential training in clinical skills. Research studies prepare students to explore and contribute to the tradition of scholarship within the depth psychological tradition to further Pacifica's mission of tending the soul of the world.

*Each student is responsible for determining and remaining informed of licensure requirements in his or her own state.

Accreditation:

Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC), specifically the Accrediting Commission for Senior Colleges and Universities

Eligibility Requirements:

Students must have a bachelor's degree or be finishing up their studies at an accredited undergraduate institute/college at the time of enrollment.

Tuition & Financial Aid

Financial Aid Offered: Yes

Classification: Other Specialized Institutions

Institution Sector: Private for-profit

Locale: Midsize Suburb

Size & Settings: Under 1,000