{"id":232,"date":"2026-08-03T14:26:36","date_gmt":"2026-08-03T14:26:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.smcm.edu\/program-master-arrts-counseling-clinical-psychology\/?page_id=232"},"modified":"2026-09-15T12:09:22","modified_gmt":"2026-09-15T12:09:22","slug":"232-2","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.smcm.edu\/program-master-arts-counseling-clinical-psychology\/","title":{"rendered":"Master of Arts in Counseling &#038; Clinical Psychology (MCCP)"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"pl-232\"  class=\"panel-layout\" ><div id=\"pg-232-0\"  class=\"panel-grid panel-no-style\" ><div id=\"pgc-232-0-0\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-232-0-0-0\" class=\"widget_text so-panel widget widget_custom_html panel-first-child\" data-index=\"0\" ><div class=\"widget_text smcm-intro-section panel-widget-style panel-widget-style-for-232-0-0-0\" ><div class=\"textwidget custom-html-widget\"><h2>Psychotherapy Training Grounded in Evidence-based Practice and Psychological Science<\/h2>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"panel-232-0-0-1\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_sow-editor panel-last-child\" data-index=\"1\" ><div class=\"panel-widget-style panel-widget-style-for-232-0-0-1\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-sow-editor so-widget-sow-editor-base\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t>\n<div class=\"siteorigin-widget-tinymce textwidget\">\n\t<p>The 2-year Master of Arts\u00a0 in Counseling &amp; Clinical Psychology at SMCM is grounded in psychological science and designed to meet state licensing requirements. Through coursework and clinical experience, students learn the foundational principles and techniques of counseling and clinical practice. Graduates will be license-eligible as LCPCs (Licensed Clinical Professional Counselors) or may choose to pursue a PhD in Counseling or Clinical Psychology.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"pgc-232-0-1\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-232-0-1-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_sow-image panel-first-child panel-last-child\" data-index=\"2\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-sow-image so-widget-sow-image-default-113ccd71f3e6-232\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t>\n<div class=\"sow-image-container\">\n\t\t<img \n\tsrc=\"https:\/\/www.smcm.edu\/app\/uploads\/sites\/226\/2026\/08\/st-marys-college-maryland-54883505360_da034eaa5f_o.jpg\" width=\"1000\" height=\"667\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.smcm.edu\/app\/uploads\/sites\/226\/2026\/08\/st-marys-college-maryland-54883505360_da034eaa5f_o.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/www.smcm.edu\/app\/uploads\/sites\/226\/2026\/08\/st-marys-college-maryland-54883505360_da034eaa5f_o-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.smcm.edu\/app\/uploads\/sites\/226\/2026\/08\/st-marys-college-maryland-54883505360_da034eaa5f_o-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.smcm.edu\/app\/uploads\/sites\/226\/2026\/08\/st-marys-college-maryland-54883505360_da034eaa5f_o-272x182.jpg 272w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" alt=\"Brick academic building with arched entrance, flanked by trees and orange flowers in foreground, on a sunny day.\" \t\tclass=\"so-widget-image\"\/>\n\t<\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"pg-232-1\"  class=\"panel-grid panel-no-style\" ><div id=\"pgc-232-1-0\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-232-1-0-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_smcm-gold-buttons panel-first-child panel-last-child\" data-index=\"3\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-smcm-gold-buttons so-widget-smcm-gold-buttons-default-d75171398898-232\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t><nav class=\"smcm-gold-buttons\"><ul><li><div class=\"smcm-gb-item\"><a href=\"https:\/\/inside.smcm.edu\/directory\/department-counseling-and-clinical-psychology\"><div class=\"smcm-gb-label-wrapper\"><i class=\"fa-solid fa-people-group\"><\/i>Meet the MCCP Faculty<\/div><div class=\"smcm-gb-icon-wrapper\"><i class=\"fa-solid fa-angles-right smcm-gb-linktype\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/div><\/a><\/div><div class=\"smcm-gb-item\"><a href=\"#program\"><div class=\"smcm-gb-label-wrapper\"><i class=\"fa-solid fa-poll-people\"><\/i>What's The Program Like<\/div><div class=\"smcm-gb-icon-wrapper\"><i class=\"fa-solid fa-angles-down smcm-gb-linktype\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/div><\/a><\/div><div class=\"smcm-gb-item\"><a href=\"#require\"><div class=\"smcm-gb-label-wrapper\"><i class=\"fa-solid fa-user-lock\"><\/i>Admission And Application Information<\/div><div class=\"smcm-gb-icon-wrapper\"><i class=\"fa-solid fa-angles-down smcm-gb-linktype\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/div><\/a><\/div><\/li><li><div class=\"smcm-gb-item\"><a href=\"#facilities\"><div class=\"smcm-gb-label-wrapper\"><i class=\"fa-solid fa-buildings\"><\/i>Facilities<\/div><div class=\"smcm-gb-icon-wrapper\"><i class=\"fa-solid fa-angles-down smcm-gb-linktype\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/div><\/a><\/div><div class=\"smcm-gb-item\"><a href=\"#fees\"><div class=\"smcm-gb-label-wrapper\"><i class=\"fa-solid fa-money-check-dollar-pen\"><\/i>Tuition and Fees<\/div><div class=\"smcm-gb-icon-wrapper\"><i class=\"fa-solid fa-angles-down smcm-gb-linktype\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/div><\/a><\/div><div class=\"smcm-gb-item\"><a href=\"https:\/\/apply.smcm.edu\/apply\"><div class=\"smcm-gb-label-wrapper\"><i class=\"fa-brands fa-google-scholar\"><\/i>Apply Now<\/div><div class=\"smcm-gb-icon-wrapper\"><i class=\"fa-solid fa-angles-right smcm-gb-linktype\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/div><\/a><\/div><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"pg-232-2\"  class=\"panel-grid panel-has-style\" ><div id=\"program\" class=\"panel-row-style panel-row-style-for-232-2\" ><div id=\"pgc-232-2-0\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-232-2-0-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_sow-image panel-first-child panel-last-child\" data-index=\"4\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-sow-image so-widget-sow-image-default-113ccd71f3e6-232\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t>\n<div class=\"sow-image-container\">\n\t\t<img \n\tsrc=\"https:\/\/www.smcm.edu\/app\/uploads\/sites\/226\/2026\/08\/st-marys-college-maryland-Counseling-photo-for-MCCP-website-scaled.jpg\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1974\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.smcm.edu\/app\/uploads\/sites\/226\/2026\/08\/st-marys-college-maryland-Counseling-photo-for-MCCP-website-scaled.jpg 2560w, https:\/\/www.smcm.edu\/app\/uploads\/sites\/226\/2026\/08\/st-marys-college-maryland-Counseling-photo-for-MCCP-website-300x231.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.smcm.edu\/app\/uploads\/sites\/226\/2026\/08\/st-marys-college-maryland-Counseling-photo-for-MCCP-website-1024x790.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.smcm.edu\/app\/uploads\/sites\/226\/2026\/08\/st-marys-college-maryland-Counseling-photo-for-MCCP-website-768x592.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.smcm.edu\/app\/uploads\/sites\/226\/2026\/08\/st-marys-college-maryland-Counseling-photo-for-MCCP-website-1536x1185.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.smcm.edu\/app\/uploads\/sites\/226\/2026\/08\/st-marys-college-maryland-Counseling-photo-for-MCCP-website-2048x1579.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2560px) 100vw, 2560px\" alt=\"Two women sit facing each other in armchairs by a side table with a lamp in a room labeled \u201cB05.\u201d.\" \t\tclass=\"so-widget-image\"\/>\n\t<\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"pgc-232-2-1\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-232-2-1-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_smcm-title panel-first-child\" data-index=\"5\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-smcm-title so-widget-smcm-title-base\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t><h2 class=\"smcm-section-title navy\" style=\"\"><strong>What<\/strong> is the program like?<\/h2><\/div><\/div><div id=\"panel-232-2-1-1\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_sow-editor panel-last-child\" data-index=\"6\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-sow-editor so-widget-sow-editor-base\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t>\n<div class=\"siteorigin-widget-tinymce textwidget\">\n\t<p>The 2-year MCCP program is designed to be flexible and accessible (see course progression below). Students take foundational courses in their first fall semester and begin practicum training by the second semester. In the third semester, students will complete supervised field experience at the SMCM Wellness Center. The fourth and final semester includes two classes taught via Zoom and a half-time internship at a location of the students choosing. Courses throughout the program will be two times per week, leaving the other three working days (and the weekend) open for work, course preparation, and down time. We believe in a holistic and sustainability approach to training where balance between work and personal wellbeing is emphasized. Given our closeness with the Patuxent River Naval Airstation (PAX River NAVAIR), we also offer a unique emphasis on psychological support for military members and their families.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"pg-232-3\"  class=\"panel-grid panel-no-style\" ><div id=\"pgc-232-3-0\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-232-3-0-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_smcm-accordion panel-first-child panel-last-child\" data-index=\"7\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-smcm-accordion so-widget-smcm-accordion-base\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t><div class=\"smcm-accordion  navy\"><div class=\"title-container\"><h3>Program Requirements for the Master of Arts in Counseling &amp; Clinical Psychology<\/h3><i class=\"fa-solid fa-plus open-close\" ><\/i><\/div><div class=\"smcm-accordion-content\"> <div class=\"smcm-ac-content-wrapper\"><p><strong>Classes, practica, and field experience are 4 credits. Internship is 8 credits.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n<table class=\"smcm-table\">\n    <thead>\n        <tr>\n            <th>Semester\/Year<\/th>\n            <th>Course Number<\/th>\n            <th>Course Title<\/th>\n        <\/tr>\n    <\/thead>\n    <tbody>\n        <tr>\n            <td>Fall 1<\/td>\n            <td>MCCP501<\/td>\n            <td>Ethics and Theory in Counseling<\/td>\n        <\/tr>\n        <tr>\n            <td>Fall 1<\/td>\n            <td>MCCP502<\/td>\n            <td>Techniques of Counseling<\/td>\n        <\/tr>\n        <tr>\n            <td>Fall 1<\/td>\n            <td>MCCP503<\/td>\n            <td>Psychopathology &amp; Diagnosis<\/td>\n        <\/tr>\n        <tr>\n            <td>Fall 1<\/td>\n            <td>MCCP504<\/td>\n            <td>Multicultural Counseling<\/td>\n        <\/tr>\n\n        <tr>\n            <td>Spring 1<\/td>\n            <td>MCCP505<\/td>\n            <td>Wellness Across the Lifespan<\/td>\n        <\/tr>\n        <tr>\n            <td>Spring 1<\/td>\n            <td>MCCP506<\/td>\n            <td>Career Counseling<\/td>\n        <\/tr>\n        <tr>\n            <td>Spring 1<\/td>\n            <td>MCCP507<\/td>\n            <td>Family Systems in Practice<\/td>\n        <\/tr>\n        <tr>\n            <td>Spring 1<\/td>\n            <td>MCCP508<\/td>\n            <td>Group Counseling<\/td>\n        <\/tr>\n\n        <tr>\n            <td>Fall 2<\/td>\n            <td>MCCP601<\/td>\n            <td>Psychological Testing<\/td>\n        <\/tr>\n        <tr>\n            <td>Fall 2<\/td>\n            <td>MCCP602<\/td>\n            <td>Biological\/Substance Issues in Counseling<\/td>\n        <\/tr>\n        <tr>\n            <td>Fall 2<\/td>\n            <td>MCCP603<\/td>\n            <td>\n                Advanced Techniques in Counseling<br \/>\n                <small><strong>Pre-Requisite:<\/strong> MCCP502<\/small>\n            <\/td>\n        <\/tr>\n        <tr>\n            <td>Fall 2<\/td>\n            <td>MCCP604<\/td>\n            <td>\n                Supervised Field Experience<br \/>\n                <small><strong>Co-Requisite:<\/strong> MCCP603<\/small>\n            <\/td>\n        <\/tr>\n\n        <tr>\n            <td>Spring 2<\/td>\n            <td>MCCP605<\/td>\n            <td>Legal &amp; Professional Issues in Counseling (Zoom)<\/td>\n        <\/tr>\n        <tr>\n            <td>Spring 2<\/td>\n            <td>MCCP606<\/td>\n            <td>Research in Counseling (Zoom)<\/td>\n        <\/tr>\n        <tr>\n            <td>Spring 2<\/td>\n            <td>MCCP701<\/td>\n            <td>\n                Internship in Counseling Psychology (8 credits)<br \/>\n                <small><strong>Pre-Requisite:<\/strong> MCCP604<\/small>\n            <\/td>\n        <\/tr>\n    <\/tbody>\n<\/table><\/div><\/div><\/div><script type=\"application\/ld+json\">{\"@context\":\"https:\/\/schema.org\",\"@type\":\"FAQPage\",\"mainEntity\":{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"Program Requirements for the Master of Arts in Counseling &amp; Clinical Psychology\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"Classes, practica, and field experience are 4 credits. Internship is 8 credits. Semester\/Year Course Number Course Title Fall 1 MCCP501 Ethics and Theory in Counseling Fall 1 MCCP502 Techniques of Counseling Fall 1 MCCP503 Psychopathology &amp; Diagnosis Fall 1 MCCP504 Multicultural Counseling Spring 1 MCCP505 Wellness Across the Lifespan Spring 1 MCCP506 Career Counseling Spring 1 MCCP507 Family Systems in Practice Spring 1 MCCP508 Group Counseling Fall 2 MCCP601 Psychological Testing Fall 2 MCCP602 Biological\/Substance Issues in Counseling Fall 2 MCCP603 Advanced Techniques in Counseling Pre-Requisite: MCCP502 Fall 2 MCCP604 Supervised Field Experience Co-Requisite: MCCP603 Spring 2 MCCP605 Legal &amp; Professional Issues in Counseling (Zoom) Spring 2 MCCP606 Research in Counseling (Zoom) Spring 2 MCCP701 Internship in Counseling Psychology (8 credits) Pre-Requisite: MCCP604\"}}}<\/script><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"pg-232-4\"  class=\"panel-grid panel-has-style\" ><div id=\"facilities\" class=\"panel-row-style panel-row-style-for-232-4\" ><div id=\"pgc-232-4-0\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-232-4-0-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_smcm-title panel-first-child\" data-index=\"8\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-smcm-title so-widget-smcm-title-base\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t><h2 class=\"smcm-section-title navy\" style=\"text-align: ;\"><strong>Facilities<\/strong><\/h2><\/div><\/div><div id=\"panel-232-4-0-1\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_text\" data-index=\"9\" >\t\t\t<div class=\"textwidget\"><p>The Master of Arts in Counseling &amp; Clinical Psychology (MCCP) program at St. Mary\u2019s College of Maryland is based in Goodpaster Hall, a modern academic building with classrooms, laboratories, computer labs, and flexible spaces for learning and collaboration. MCCP students will learn to develop counseling skills and apply what they learn in the program in the Psychological Training and Research Suite. With accessible faculty and spaces designed for group work, projects, and applied learning, students gain the knowledge and experience needed to prepare for careers in counseling and clinical psychology.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div><div id=\"panel-232-4-0-2\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_smcm-button panel-last-child\" data-index=\"10\" ><div class=\"panel-widget-style panel-widget-style-for-232-4-0-2\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-smcm-button so-widget-smcm-button-base\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t><div class=\"smcm-cta-container\"><a class=\"smcm-cta-button red\" style=\"max-width: 100%; width: 100%;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.smcm.edu\/program-psychology\/facilities\/\">Facilities<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"pgc-232-4-1\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-232-4-1-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_smcm-slider panel-first-child panel-last-child\" data-index=\"11\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-smcm-slider so-widget-smcm-slider-default-d75171398898-232\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t><div class=\"smcm-slider-container\"><div class=\"splide id-173e9c83-b355-4186-9010-a673c2fecf01 \"><button class=\"splide__toggle smcm-slider-toggle\" type=\"button\"><span class=\"splide__toggle__play\"><i class=\"fa-solid fa-play\"><\/i><\/span><span class=\"splide__toggle__pause\"><i class=\"fa-solid fa-pause\"><\/i><\/span><\/button><div class=\"splide__track\"><ul class=\"splide__list\"><li class=\"splide__slide\" data-splide-interval=\"5000\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1920\" src=\"https:\/\/www.smcm.edu\/app\/uploads\/sites\/226\/2026\/08\/st-marys-college-maryland-Copy-of-Libby-Nutt-Williams-in-the-Psychotherapy-Research-Lab-Libby-Williams-scaled.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full\" alt=\"A woman stands and speaks to three students in a classroom with computers and headphones visible in the background.\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.smcm.edu\/app\/uploads\/sites\/226\/2026\/08\/st-marys-college-maryland-Copy-of-Libby-Nutt-Williams-in-the-Psychotherapy-Research-Lab-Libby-Williams-scaled.jpg 2560w, https:\/\/www.smcm.edu\/app\/uploads\/sites\/226\/2026\/08\/st-marys-college-maryland-Copy-of-Libby-Nutt-Williams-in-the-Psychotherapy-Research-Lab-Libby-Williams-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.smcm.edu\/app\/uploads\/sites\/226\/2026\/08\/st-marys-college-maryland-Copy-of-Libby-Nutt-Williams-in-the-Psychotherapy-Research-Lab-Libby-Williams-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.smcm.edu\/app\/uploads\/sites\/226\/2026\/08\/st-marys-college-maryland-Copy-of-Libby-Nutt-Williams-in-the-Psychotherapy-Research-Lab-Libby-Williams-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.smcm.edu\/app\/uploads\/sites\/226\/2026\/08\/st-marys-college-maryland-Copy-of-Libby-Nutt-Williams-in-the-Psychotherapy-Research-Lab-Libby-Williams-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.smcm.edu\/app\/uploads\/sites\/226\/2026\/08\/st-marys-college-maryland-Copy-of-Libby-Nutt-Williams-in-the-Psychotherapy-Research-Lab-Libby-Williams-2048x1536.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2560px) 100vw, 2560px\" \/><\/li><li class=\"splide__slide\" data-splide-interval=\"5000\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1920\" src=\"https:\/\/www.smcm.edu\/app\/uploads\/sites\/226\/2026\/08\/st-marys-college-maryland-waiting-area-no-a_v-scaled.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full\" alt=\"A small waiting room with four green armchairs, two side tables, two lamps, a clock on the wall, and a window painting above one chair.\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.smcm.edu\/app\/uploads\/sites\/226\/2026\/08\/st-marys-college-maryland-waiting-area-no-a_v-scaled.jpg 2560w, https:\/\/www.smcm.edu\/app\/uploads\/sites\/226\/2026\/08\/st-marys-college-maryland-waiting-area-no-a_v-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.smcm.edu\/app\/uploads\/sites\/226\/2026\/08\/st-marys-college-maryland-waiting-area-no-a_v-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.smcm.edu\/app\/uploads\/sites\/226\/2026\/08\/st-marys-college-maryland-waiting-area-no-a_v-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.smcm.edu\/app\/uploads\/sites\/226\/2026\/08\/st-marys-college-maryland-waiting-area-no-a_v-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.smcm.edu\/app\/uploads\/sites\/226\/2026\/08\/st-marys-college-maryland-waiting-area-no-a_v-2048x1536.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2560px) 100vw, 2560px\" \/><\/li><li class=\"splide__slide\" data-splide-interval=\"5000\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1920\" src=\"https:\/\/www.smcm.edu\/app\/uploads\/sites\/226\/2026\/08\/st-marys-college-maryland-B05-small-interview-room-looking-in-from-door-scaled.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full\" alt=\"Small office with two blue armchairs, a lamp, tissue box, wall-mounted TV, and a digital clock on a side table. 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The degree may be completed or in process, as long as the graduation date is the summer before matriculation into the MCCP program. A final official transcript showing your graduation date is required.<\/li>\n<li>Applicants are not required to have an undergraduate degree in psychology. However, all applicants must have taken the following prerequisite courses (completed with a grade of C or better) prior to matriculation in the program:\n<ul>\n<li>Introduction to Psychology (e.g., PSYC101, General Psychology, etc.). AP Credit for Psychology that was accepted at your undergraduate institution will count for the pre-requisite requirement as long as the transfer credit is listed on your undergraduate transcript; and<\/li>\n<li>Psychopathology (e.g., Abnormal Psychology) at any undergraduate level (e.g., 200-level, 300-level, 400-level).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>An undergraduate cumulative grade point average (GPA) of 2.50 is required for admission. GPAs of 3.0 or higher are preferred.<\/li>\n<li>No GRE scores are required.<\/li>\n<li>The most competitive applicants\u00a0will be invited\u00a0for an interview with the program in February. The interview is a required part of the application process.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"pg-232-6\"  class=\"panel-grid panel-no-style\" ><div id=\"pgc-232-6-0\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-232-6-0-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_sow-editor panel-first-child panel-last-child\" data-index=\"15\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-sow-editor so-widget-sow-editor-base\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t>\n<div class=\"siteorigin-widget-tinymce textwidget\">\n\t<h3><strong>Deadlines<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>The deadline for submitting applications: January 15.<br \/>\nThe first round of acceptance letters will be distributed in mid-March.<br \/>\nAdmitted applicants must notify SMCM of their decision and pay the non-refundable $250 commitment deposit (which will be applied to your tuition) by April 15.<\/p>\n<h3><strong>Application Requirements<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>Completed online application<br \/>\nSubmission of $50 application fee<br \/>\nSubmission of official college\/university transcript(s)<br \/>\nTwo letters of recommendation that detail the applicant's strong interpersonal skills and potential to succeed in graduate school<br \/>\nA copy of your resume or curriculum vita (CV) detailing your psychological, clinical, research or other experiences related to your interest in the MCCP program.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"pg-232-7\"  class=\"panel-grid panel-has-style\" ><div id=\"fees\" class=\"panel-row-style panel-row-style-for-232-7\" ><div id=\"pgc-232-7-0\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-232-7-0-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_smcm-title panel-first-child\" data-index=\"16\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-smcm-title so-widget-smcm-title-base\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t><h2 class=\"smcm-section-title navy\" style=\"\">Tuition and <strong>Fees<\/strong><\/h2><\/div><\/div><div id=\"panel-232-7-0-1\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_sow-editor panel-last-child\" data-index=\"17\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-sow-editor so-widget-sow-editor-base\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t>\n<div class=\"siteorigin-widget-tinymce textwidget\">\n\t<p><strong>$22,500<\/strong> in tuition and fees per year<\/p>\n<h3>Financial Aid<\/h3>\n<p>To find out about financial aid opportunities, please visit the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.smcm.edu\/student-financial-assistance\/\">Office of Student Financial Assistance.<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"pg-232-8\"  class=\"panel-grid panel-no-style\" ><div id=\"pgc-232-8-0\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-232-8-0-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_smcm-title panel-first-child panel-last-child\" data-index=\"18\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-smcm-title so-widget-smcm-title-base\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t><h2 class=\"smcm-section-title navy\" style=\"text-align: ;\"><strong>LATEST<\/strong> NEWS<\/h2><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"pg-232-9\"  class=\"panel-grid panel-no-style\" ><div id=\"pgc-232-9-0\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-232-9-0-0\" class=\"widget_text so-panel widget widget_custom_html panel-first-child\" data-index=\"19\" ><div class=\"textwidget custom-html-widget\"><div class=\"smcm-feed-horizontal-container\"><div class=\"smcm-feed-horizontal-row\"style=\"width:33.333333333333%;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/inside.smcm.edu\/news\/2026\/08\/professor-ayse-ikizler-07-publishes-book-chapter-and-more\"><div class=\"row-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/inside.smcm.edu\/sites\/default\/files\/styles\/convert_to_webp_only\/public\/news\/2025\/10\/book-chapter---article-Ayse-news-oct-25.jpg.webp?itok=O4Rtkseb\" alt=\"\"><\/div><h3>Professor Ayse Ikizler &#039;07 Publishes Book Chapter and more<\/h3><\/a><\/div><div class=\"smcm-feed-horizontal-row\"style=\"width:33.333333333333%;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/inside.smcm.edu\/news\/2026\/08\/prof-williams-alum-publish-masters-psych-education\"><div class=\"row-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/inside.smcm.edu\/sites\/default\/files\/styles\/convert_to_webp_only\/public\/news\/2025\/10\/Libby-n-Jake-25--1-.jpg.webp?itok=DB374Vgq\" alt=\"\"><\/div><h3>Prof. Williams &amp; 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