We have three scheduling options for students beginning in Fall or Spring Semester.
Our program is 100% in person at our campus in Philadelphia, PA.
Students are required to select an elective based on the counseling theory that most closely aligns with their clinical approach. For their open elective, PCC students can take advanced coursework in couples and family therapy. La Salle’s curriculum requires coursework in both trauma and addictions.
Classes typically are scheduled Monday through Thursday from 4:30-7 p.m. and 7:30-10 p.m. in the Fall and Spring semesters, and 6-9:30 p.m. in the Summer semester.
Students can purchase a permit for on-campus parking. There is also free campus parking across the street from Founder’s Hall, where most classes are held. Refer to La Salle’s campus map.
Housing near campus is available for graduate students at The Wister Court Apartments at 545 Wister Street.
About half of our students come directly from undergraduate programs. The others vary widely in age, from those with a few years of work experience, to those who are beginning a second or third career. We encourage students to learn from and assist one another, and we appreciate the diversity of life experience of our students.
The degree requirements must be completed in 7 years.
In addition to the 60 credit-hour M.A. degree, you also must pass a licensure examination and complete at least two years of 3000 hours of supervised work experience (i.e., a paid position). For more information on licensure requirements for professional counseling in all 50 states, visit the American Counseling Association website.
The job market is strong for students receiving their M.A. in Professional Clinical Counseling. Students in the PCC Program are well-prepared for licensure and find jobs after graduation in clinics, agencies, schools, and college counseling centers. After licensure, many LPCs opt to also open a private practice. For more information on employment and wages, visit the United States Bureau of Labor Statistics website for mental health counselors.
La Salle’s M.A. in Professional Clinical Counseling provides excellent preparation for a doctorate in Counselor Education and Supervision or a related degree. Doctoral programs typically seek applicants with clinical and research experience; students graduate from La Salle’s PCC program with at least 700 clock hours of field experience (and at least 340 hours of client contact), and there is opportunity within La Salle’s program to collaborate with a faculty member to gain research experience or complete a research project.
We do not have a concentration in school counseling. Students completing the Professional Clinical Counseling Program can obtain certification by taking courses at another university.
We offer merit-based scholarships based on a holistic review of the application for admission. Scholarships are applied to the tuition during the first year in the program.
La Salle offers Graduate Assistantships, which are on a first-come, first-served basis. Students can apply for an assistantship upon acceptance into the program; assistantships are listed on La Salle’s Human Resources website (search under “Staff Listings”).
We admit students to begin in the Fall and Spring semester. For Fall semester, the priority deadline is January 15 with rolling admissions until August 8; for Spring semester, the priority deadline is October 15, with rolling admissions until January 1. Refer to the details posted on the Admission Requirements page.
We usually notify applicants who have submitted completed files within 2 weeks. Applicants are notified by e-mail.
Many of our students work full-time or part-time. For information about funding your degree, visit La Salle’s Financial Aid website.