FREE VIRTUAL INFORMATION SESSION

 Counseling Psychology

Wednesday, November 18 · 4:00 p.m. PT / 6:00 p.m. CT · Live on Zoom

Meet program lead Dr. Dan Rosen and Bastyr’s admissions advisors, see how our whole-person M.A. in Counseling Psychology prepares you for professional practice and licensure, and get your questions answered live.

  • Meet Counseling Psychology program lead Dr. Dan Rosen
  • See the curriculum, clinical training and path to licensure
  • Get admissions and financial aid questions answered live
  • Free to attend from anywhere

Save Your Seat: Free Virtual Info Session

Program Essentials

 In-Person Program: Full-time, on-campus graduate education.
Two Campus Options: Choose between Kenmore, WA & San Diego, CA.
Program Length: Complete in 2 years, full-time.
Upcoming Starts: January 2027 WA | July 2027 WA & CA
Clinical Training: Supervised patient care in Bastyr's teaching clinics and community settings.
MPCAC Accredited: Accredited by the Masters in Psychology & Counseling Accreditation Council.
Licensure Outcomes: 100% of Seattle/Kenmore-campus and 88% of San Diego-campus graduates from 2022–2024 became fully licensed and/or credentialed as counselors (2025–26 program data). See full program outcomes

What You'll Walk Away With

Meet the Program Lead

Hear directly from Dr. Dan Rosen, who leads the Counseling Psychology program, about how the program is taught and what makes Bastyr’s whole-person approach to mental health different.

See the Path to Licensure

Learn how coursework and 700+ hours of supervised practicum prepare you to pursue LMHC licensure in Washington or LPCC licensure in California.

Get Your Questions Answered

Bring your questions about admission requirements, financial aid, evening schedules and upcoming starts. An admissions advisor will answer them live.

Program overview & curriculum
Supervised clinical training & practicum
Evening schedule & campus options
Licensure pathways (LMHC & LPCC)
Admission requirements & how to apply
Financial aid & live Q&A

What Makes Bastyr's Program Different?

 


Whole-Person Mental Health
Study counseling through Bastyr's integrative approach, connecting mind, body, and spirit with the biological, social, and cultural factors influencing mental health.


Extensive Supervised Clinical Experience
Gain supervised patient experience in Bastyr's teaching clinics and complete a 700-hour minimum practicum over 10 months, with 50+ community placement sites and three hours of weekly group supervision.


Culturally Responsive Counseling & Advocacy
Learn to support clients from diverse backgrounds while exploring how cultural, social, and economic factors shape mental health, access to care, and community well-being.


Evening Classes for Working Adults
Complete a full-time, two-year program with a cohort of fellow students and a first-year evening course schedule designed to accommodate working adults.

What is Counseling Psychology?

Counseling psychology focuses on helping individuals support their mental health, well-being, and healthy patterns of living through professional counseling.

At Bastyr, counseling psychology takes a whole-person approach to mental health, considering mind, body, and spirit alongside the cultural, social, and economic factors affecting well-being. Students combine counseling theory, evidence-based practice, and supervised clinical experience to prepare for work with diverse individuals and communities.

MA in Counseling Psychology

Is This Program Right for You?

If you're looking to enter or advance into the mental health counseling profession, Bastyr's M.A. in Counseling Psychology provides a full-time, in-person graduate education centered on whole-person health, counseling practice, and supervised clinical experience.

This program may be a great fit if...

• You want to pursue professional practice in mental health counseling.
• You value culturally responsive counseling and working with diverse communities. 
• You want supervised clinical training in both teaching clinics and community settings.
• You want to understand how social, cultural, and economic factors influence mental health and access to care.
• You're ready for a two-year, full-time program with evening coursework designed for working adults.


Ready for Graduate Study in Counseling?

Applicants must hold a bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited college or university with an average GPA of 3.0 or higher.

You'll also need an introductory general psychology course with a grade of B or better completed within the last seven years.

Where Can This Degree Take You?

Bastyr's two-year Master of Arts in Counseling Psychology prepares graduates to pursue professional counseling licensure, including Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) licensure in Washington and Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC) licensure in California, subject to state-specific requirements.


 Career Opportunities
Graduates may pursue opportunities to:

• Pursue licensure as a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC)
• Pursue licensure as a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC)
• Work in a variety of integrated clinical settings


Continue Your Education
The master's degree can also provide a foundation for graduates interested in pursuing:

• Doctoral study in psychology 
• Doctoral study in related fields

Program at a Glance

DEGREE
Master of Arts in Counseling Psychology (MACP)

FORMAT
Full-Time | In Person

LENGTH
2 Years | Cohort Model

LOCATIONS
Seattle/Kenmore, WA | San Diego, CA

PREREQUISITES
Bachelor's Degree | 3.0 GPA | Introductory Psychology

UPCOMING STARTS
January 2027 - WA  |  July 2027 - WA & CA

 

Join Us Live on November 18

Meet program lead Dr. Dan Rosen and Bastyr’s admissions team on Wednesday, November 18 at 4:00 p.m. PT / 6:00 p.m. CT. Registration is free, and we’ll email your Zoom link before the session. Can’t make it live? Register anyway and we’ll send you the recording.