Chaminade University of Honolulu

Master of Science in Counseling Psychology

Empowering mental health. Strengthening our community.

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Advocate with heart and serve with purpose.

Our Master of Science in Counseling Psychology (MSCP) program prepares you to become a compassionate, community-focused counselor. You’ll gain the skills to advocate for mental wellness, support diverse populations, and empower others to thrive. Start your journey toward a fulfilling career that uplifts individuals—and the communities you serve.

#5

2025 Best Online Master’s in Counseling Psychology

Forbes.com

#1

2026 Best Master’s in Counseling Programs in Hawaii

CounselingPsychology.org

Terms & Deadlines

Accelerated Winter Term Begins: January 12, 2026
Application Deadline: November 21, 2025

Accelerated Spring Term Begins: April 13, 2026
Application Deadline: March 20, 2026

Accelerated Summer Term Begins: July 13, 2026
Application Deadline: June 5, 2026

A program built around you.

The MSCP program fits your schedule and life responsibilities. Take classes online or in person, while expert faculty mentors guide you through a curriculum focused on counseling theory, evidence-based practice, and empowering individuals and communities.

100% online or
fully in-person

60 total credit hours

Finish in 30 months,
10-week terms

Practicum & internship placements
(700 hours)

Pathway to Hawai’i licensure

AAQEP-accredited School Counseling program

Choose Your Concentration

Mental Health Counseling

The Mental Health Counseling emphasis prepares you to support children, adolescents, and adults in adapting cognitively, emotionally, and behaviorally to life’s challenges. Develop the skills to help clients build resilience, overcome obstacles, and thrive—while preparing to deliver effective, ethical counseling services that strengthen communities and promote overall well-being.

School Counseling

The School Counseling emphasis prepares you to support PK–12 learners academically, socially, and behaviorally. Gain the skills to guide students toward becoming self-directed, critical thinkers and active contributors to their communities—while preparing to succeed as a school counselor and make a lasting impact.

Program Details

Upon completion of the M.S. in Counseling Psychology, students will be able to:

  1. Identify core counseling theories, principles, concepts, techniques and facts.
  2. Identify counseling theories, principles, concepts, techniques and facts in Mental Health or School Counseling.
  3. Facilitate the counseling process with clients.
  4. Identify the relationship between adaptation and change and the counseling process.

MENTAL HEALTH COUNSELING (60 total credit hours)

Foundation Courses

  • PSY 521Personality
  • PSY 524 Abnormal Psychology

Core Courses

  • PSY 601 Ethical and Professional Issues in Counseling
  • PSY 602 Life Span Development
  • PSY 603 Introduction to Counseling Skills
  • PSY 606 Psychological Tests and Measurements
  • PSY 611 Group Processes
  • PSY 616 Statistics, Research, and Evaluation
  • PSY 627 Career Development
  • PSY 636 Counseling Theories
  • PSY 736 Cross-Cultural Counseling
  • PSY 751 Health, Stress Management, and Counseling

Practicum/Intership Courses

  • PSY 646MH Practicum in Counseling Techniques – Mental Health Counseling
  • PSY 673 Internship A
  • PSY 674 Internship B

Special Course Requirements

  • PSY 711 Substance Use Disorder, Addictions Counseling, and Psychopharmacology
  • PSY 728 Couples, Family Systems, and Human Sexuality
  • PSY 729 Advanced Counseling Techniques
  • PSY 741 Mental Health Counseling
  • PSY 775 Crisis Counseling Mental Health in the Community

SCHOOL COUNSELING (60 total credit hours)

Foundation Courses

  • PSY 500 School Counseling and Exceptional Children
  • PSY 501 The School Counselor in an Educational Context
  • PSY -521Personality
  • PSY 524 Abnormal Psychology

Core Courses

  • PSY 601 Ethical and Professional Issues in Counseling
  • PSY 602 Life Span Development
  • PSY 603 Introduction to Counseling Skills
  • PSY 606 Psychological Tests and Measurements
  • PSY 611 Group Processes
  • PSY 616 Statistics, Research, and Evaluation
  • PSY 627 Career Development
  • PSY 636 Counseling Theories
  • PSY 736 Cross-Cultural Counseling
  • PSY 751 Health, Stress Management, and Counseling

Practicum/Intership Courses

  • PSY 646S Practicum in Counseling Techniques – School Counseling
  • PSY 681 Internship A
  • PSY 682 Internship B

Special Course Requirements

  • PSY 720 Psychological & Educational Testing or PSY 722 Evaluation Processes in a School Setting
  • PSY 724 Advanced Counseling Techniques and Consultation in School Settings
  • PSY 726 Contemporary Mental Health Issues in School Settings

We are providing you with this notice pursuant to 34 C.F.R. 668.43 to inform you that Chaminade University of Honolulu has not made a determination as to whether the curriculum of this program leads to licensure in states outside of the State of Hawaii. If you plan to obtain your license in a state other than the State of Hawaii, please inquire with your state’s licensing agency for curriculum requirements for licensure. You can go to this website NC-SARA Professional Licensure Directory, click on your intended professional licensure, then look for your state and click on their website for more information on the requirements for your professional licensure.

Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC)

Chaminade University has been accredited by the Accrediting Commission for Senior Colleges and Universities of the Western Association of Schools and Colleges, the nationally recognized agency for accreditation of post-secondary institutions in its area of the United States.

Association for Advancing Quality in Educator Preparation (AAQEP)

Chaminade University is a member in good standing of the Association for Advancing Quality in Educator Preparation (AAQEP), a national accrediting organization recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation. The Master of Science in Counseling Psychology – School Psychology program is one of our educational programs that has been awarded full accreditation by AAQEP through December 31, 2030. Accreditation acknowledges that a program prepares effective educators who continue to grow as professionals and has demonstrated the commitment and capacity to maintain quality.

General Admission Requirements

  • Completed Chaminade application
  • Hold at least a baccalaureate from a regionally accredited college/university in the U.S. or equivalent from a foreign institution
  • Official college transcripts
  • InterviewResume/CV

Visit the Graduate Admissions website for more information.

Cost of Attendance

Please visit the Graduate Cost of Attendance webpage for tuition rates and fees.

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Notable Alumni

2023 Hawai’i School Counselor of the Year

Brittnie Caraulia receives a warm welcome home after being recognized as Hawaii's Counselor of the Year.

Brittnie Caraulia
MSCP ’15

Helemano Elementary School

2019 American School Counselor of the Year Finalist

2018 Hawai’i School Counselor of the Year

Brittnie Caraulia receives a warm welcome home after being recognized as Hawaii's Counselor of the Year.

Desire DeSoto
MSCP ’01

Wai’anae High School

2019 Hawai’i School Counselor of the Year

Brittnie Caraulia receives a warm welcome home after being recognized as Hawaii's Counselor of the Year.

Raemie Pagaduan
MSCP ’06

Nanakuli High and Intermediate School

Accelerated EdD Educational Psychology Pathway

At Chaminade University, we offer graduate students a streamlined pathway to our doctoral programs—with a direct application process and an accelerated timeline to candidacy, helping you advance your education and career faster.

Begin with the MSCP and continue seamlessly into the EdD Educational Psychology program. You’ll have the opportunity to apply credits toward both degrees and complete your EdD in just two years instead of three—saving time and money while advancing your skills and expanding career opportunities.

Eligibility

  • Chaminade University MSCP student or alumna/alumnus
  • Maintain a GPA of 3.0 or higher in the MSCP program
  • During second year of MSCP program, meet with Program Director (MSCP alumni should reach out to Program Director)
  • Before graduation, apply to the Ed.D. Educational Psychology program

Pathway Benefits

  • Practicum and internship hours (24 credits) may be applied toward both MSCP and EdD Educational Psychology degrees
  • Courses are at the MSCP tuition rate, only transitioning to the Ed.D. rate once MSCP coursework/degree is complete
  • Complete remaining 36 EdD Educational Psychology credits, completing your EdD degree in 2 years (instead of 3 years)
  • Upon doctoral degree completion, students earn an EdD in Educational Psychology with a concentration int Mental Health Counseling

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