Saybrook University Online Counseling Programs
Saybrook University is a private university that offers a master of arts in counseling in clinical mental health counseling and a PhD in counselor education and supervision.
Both programs are built around Saybrook’s humanistic approach and use a hybrid online format with required in-person learning experiences. Students complete online coursework while also taking part in residential learning experiences in California. The counseling programs are designed to support professional growth, community learning, and social justice-focused practice.
The MA in counseling in clinical mental health counseling is a 60-credit program that takes about three years to complete. Important courses include basic counseling skills; counseling theories; psychopathology and diagnosis; cultural humility and responsiveness; relationship and family intervention; advanced child and adolescent therapy; substance abuse and behavioral addictions; and two internships. The program also includes 700 hours of supervised field experience and prepares students for clinical counseling careers.
The PhD in counselor education and supervision is a 60-credit program that takes about four years to complete. Important courses include advanced theories and practice; supervision and consultation; leadership, advocacy, and ethics; research and publication seminar; introduction to counselor education; advanced qualitative research methods; community leadership and engagement; and dissertation work. The program prepares graduates for teaching, supervision, research, and leadership roles in counseling education.
Admission for the MA program requires a completed application, official transcripts showing a bachelor’s degree with a 3.0 GPA or better, a resume or CV, a personal statement, and one letter of recommendation. Admission for the PhD program requires a completed application, official transcripts showing a master’s degree in counseling or a related field with a 3.0 GPA or better, a resume or CV, a personal statement, and two letters of recommendation. PhD applicants may also be invited to an interview.
Saybrook University is located in Pasadena, California. It is accredited by the WASC Senior College and University Commission (WSCUC), and both the MA in counseling and the PhD in counselor education and supervision are accredited by the Council for Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs (CACREP).
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MA in Counseling – Clinical Mental Health Counseling – Pastoral Clinical Mental Health Counseling
PhD in Counselor Education and Supervision
55 W Eureka SPasadena, California
Program Essentials
Master's Degree
Counseling: Clinical Mental Health Counseling
No
3 – Three Residential Learning Experiences required during the program. (first semester, semester prior to Practicum, final semester)
60
Summer, Fall, Spring
Complete in as few as 3 years
Program Admissions
No GRE required
3.0
No state restrictions
Program Tuition
60
$1,446.00
$87,960.00
$1,446.00
$87,960.00
Program Essentials
Master's Degree
Counseling: Education & Supervision
No
4 – Four Residential Learning Experiences required during the program: 1 per year in years 1-3, with an additional RLE to attend when desired – typically in the Advanced Internship or Dissertation year.
60
Summer, Fall, Spring
Complete in as few as 4 years
Program Admissions
No GRE required
3.0
No state restrictions
Program Tuition
60
$1,535.00
$92,100.00
$1,535.00
$92,100.00
Tuition is calculated based on credits, at the published tuition rate. Rates may change, so please check here for the latest tuition information. For programs with variable tuition rates, we use the rates for part-time students. “Resident” and “non-resident” refer to the student’s school-recognized state residency status. Tuition number represents the cost of tuition for the entire program, not per semester or year. Estimated total tuition does not include additional fees.
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