School of Education and Counseling Psychology

A School with a Mission

We are changing the world - one client, one student, one family and one school at a time.

Experience the Santa Clara Difference

Our vision imagines a region and world in which everyone has access to an inspiring education and the psychological tools and support to propel them toward flourishing lives of meaning, purpose and connection. Our education is characterized by Strong Values, Social Justice, Transformative, Diverse Community.

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March 1st. Submit your application now!

Teacher Education (MA + Credential)

Doctorate of Education

Educational Leadership (MA, PASC, CASC)

Counseling (MA)

Counseling (MA, MFT, LPCC)

Applied Psychology (MA)

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Over 100 Years in the Making

We have been educating and inspiring students for over 100 years, since the School of Education was founded in 1912 and expanded to include Counseling Psychology in 1964. In 2001, the School of Education and Counseling Psychology was constituted to offer Master's level and other credential programs.

12:1

A low student to faculty ratio means you get more individual attention.

98%

Our graduation rate reflects the success of both students and programs.

85%

Percentage of those students who apply receiving scholarships.

Small average class sizes allow you to be engaged and active.

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Upcoming Events

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911�� Among Winners of the 2024 William T. Grant Foundation Institutional Challenge Grant

911�� is one of four winners of the 2024 Institutional Challenge Grant, awarded by the William T. Grant Foundation, the Spencer Foundation, the Doris Duke Foundation, and the Bezos Family Foundation. The grant encourages research institutions to build long-term research-practice partnerships with public agencies or nonprofit organizations to reduce inequality in youth outcomes.

911�� Shapes Ethical, Empathetic Leaders with New Social Impact Leadership Master’s Program

With service and justice at its heart, Santa Clara leads by example with a unique graduate program in Social Impact Leadership, beginning in fall 2026.

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10 Years of Excellence In Catholic Education

For ten years, a select group of Master of Arts in Teaching and Teaching Credential Candidates have dedicated their studies to the Excellence in Catholic Education and Leadership (ExCEL) program. ExCEL supports Catholic school educators through a program committed to developing teachers pedagogically, spiritually, and communally; and working for social justice through educational equity.

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