Frequently Asked Questions
For more information about this program, contact our admissions team at ksoe@stmarys-ca.edu.
Frequently Asked Questions
Graduates of this program have gone on to be Licensed Therapists in Parole/Probation Reentry Programs, Licensed Professional Clinical Counselors in Juvenile Justice Programs, or Jury Researchers for District Courts.
Begin the application for your Double MA in Counseling and Forensic Psychology. Reference our admissions checklist and application deadlines and requirements to ensure it is completed thoroughly. Once your application has been received, you will be contacted by our department to schedule a group admissions interview
The Counseling Department has fall and spring term admissions. Those who are accepted to the department may begin their coursework in fall or spring semester. We strongly encourage you to begin the application process three months before the term in which you want to begin.
- The Tuition and Fees page has current details regarding Counseling program costs per unit.
- The Financial Aid page has current resources and information about scholarships, loan forgiveness, financial aid webinars and more!
No, it is not.
No, there are not.
We require a BA or BS degree with a minimum GPA of 2.8. Applicants with an undergraduate GPA below a 2.8 are still welcome to apply, but we ask that they address the circumstances surrounding their GPA in their required 2-3 page Personal Statement. Applicants with a GPA below 2.8 may be required to attend a second, individual admissions interview.
Many of our students work full or part-time. We do not recommend that students go to school full-time if they are working full-time. We recommend they opt for a longer plan of study.
When are classes held?
Our Counseling Department classes meet once a week in the evenings on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, or Thursday from 4:15–7:00pm and 7:15–10:00pm. Some Saturday classes are required, including Counseling Skills (COUN 601 and COUN 602), which are held on alternating Saturdays. During the truncated January and Summer Terms, classes may meet 2-3 times per week and evening class times may vary.
*(PLEASE NOTE, IT IS NOT POSSIBLE TO GO THROUGH THE PROGRAM TAKING ONLY 7:15-10:00PM COURSES)
Where are classes held?
All Counseling Department classes are held on the Saint Mary’s College campus in Moraga. We do not have any online courses or satellite locations. Most classes are in the Kalmanovitz School of Education (KSOE), in Filippi Academic Hall (FAH). Visit our campus map for directions.
Yes! For more details about our Counseling programs and the chance to meet some faculty and staff, please attend one of our Information Sessions! To schedule a time to speak with an admissions counselor, click the button below.