Santa Clara University offers a wide range of undergraduate and graduate programs across various fields, including business, engineering, humanities, and sciences. The university's emphasis on a well-rounded education, which combines academic rigor with a commitment to social responsibility, sets it apart. Santa Clara's dedicated faculty and campus community foster an environment where students can excel both academically and as compassionate, socially aware individuals. The university's mission to educate the whole person and promote justice and ethical leadership prepares graduates to make a positive impact in their careers and communities, aligning with the values of the Jesuit tradition.

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The 45-unit MA in Applied Psychology program is for students who wish to pursue a variety of human service fields. This degree program is designed to serve students who are seeking the academic preparation for work areas such as human resources, program development in community-based organizations, youth development work, or as preparation in applying for graduate level PhD work in any branch of psychology. Students should be aware that such a degree will not make them eligible for licensure as an MA-level psychotherapist, nor can they transfer courses to a licensure-track program at a later date (per state regulations). This program is designed to provide students with a solid grounding in the core ideas and concepts underlying the application of psychology to organizational and human development. The program is designed to offer students flexibility to define their program to suit their educational and professional goals. Students have the option to specialize in one of our emphasis areas or take a number of electives across the School of Education and Counseling Psychology (with advisor approval) to round out their program. Show less