Serve clients from diverse backgrounds
As a part of our mission, the Graduate School of Professional Psychology (GSPP) educates, trains and prepares mental health practitioners to serve a diverse group of people. The program prepares practitioners for work in hospital and medical settings, community clinics, university counseling centers, corrections, and private practice. Our students advance the common good in many settings by providing evidence-based and culturally responsive care to the clients they serve.
Though we offer master's and doctoral programs as well as graduate-level coursework to fulfill CE credits for Licensed Professional Counselors (LPCs) and Clinical Counselors (LPCCs) our students receive more than credentials. Dedicated attention, skill building, and meaningful relationships are core to our students' experiences.
All our faculty members have received their doctoral degrees and practiced in the field in a wide range of environments. As educators, they integrate foundational theory and the latest research, practical applications and case examples, and ethical and professional knowledge.
The Graduate School of Professional Psychology programs at St. Thomas partners with over 90 well-established clinical placement sites and a 100% placement rate. Every student is assigned an academic advisor and receives 1:1 assistance finding a practicum site aligned with their interests.
Licensees (LPC and LPCC) needing to complete graduate-level coursework for the Board of Behavioral Health and Therapy (BBHT) can meet this requirement by enrolling in a number of courses.
If you are not sure you want to pursue a degree in counseling, you may enroll in a non-degree course first. After completing 1-3 non-degree courses, you can apply to the MA in Counseling Psychology program. When admitted, you can apply those course credits to your MA program.
Get Help Finding Your Training Site
With over 90 different practicum sites to partner with, Counseling Psychology students can apply to many agencies to complete their training. Sites include university counseling centers, community mental health clinics, correctional facilities, schools, hospitals and the Interprofessional Center for Counseling and Legal Services.
The Graduate School of Professional Psychology Radical Roots Collective supports BIPOC students through empowerment and radical healing. A safe space for BIPOC and other marginalized students to connect and form a sense of community.
The University of St. Thomas, Graduate School of Professional Psychology (GSPP) Graduate Student Organization (GSO) is student-led organization founded with the purpose of enhancing the experiences and development of graduate psychology students within the University of St. Thomas.
The GSPP GSO unites Masters and Doctoral-level graduate psychology students in the University of St. Thomas GSPP, for the purpose of professional and personal student development, the betterment of the department, and in their contributions to the field and community. The GSO strives to enhance the experiences and development of graduate psychology students within the University of St. Thomas through representing and unifying GSPP graduate students at all levels, advancing their professional and personal interests, providing a forum for student discussion of psychology-relevant topics, and promoting graduate student participation in university and community affairs.
The MA in Counseling Psychology program provides students with two career paths, each of which fully meets the educational requirements in Minnesota for the following MA-level licenses:
Because of the program's strong reputation, MA graduates have another viable career path: to apply to doctoral programs in counseling, clinical psychology (e.g., the St. Thomas PsyD program) or family social science.
The Graduate School of Professional Psychology Radical Roots Collective supports BIPOC students through empowerment and radical healing. A safe space for BIPOC and other marginalized students to connect and form a sense of community.
The University of St. Thomas, Graduate School of Professional Psychology (GSPP) Graduate Student Organization (GSO) is student-led organization founded with the purpose of enhancing the experiences and development of graduate psychology students within the University of St. Thomas.
The GSPP GSO unites Masters and Doctoral-level graduate psychology students in the University of St. Thomas GSPP, for the purpose of professional and personal student development, the betterment of the department, and in their contributions to the field and community. The GSO strives to enhance the experiences and development of graduate psychology students within the University of St. Thomas through representing and unifying GSPP graduate students at all levels, advancing their professional and personal interests, providing a forum for student discussion of psychology-relevant topics, and promoting graduate student participation in university and community affairs.
The MA in Counseling Psychology program provides students with two career paths, each of which fully meets the educational requirements in Minnesota for the following MA-level licenses:
Because of the program's strong reputation, MA graduates have another viable career path: to apply to doctoral programs in counseling, clinical psychology (e.g., the St. Thomas PsyD program) or family social science.
Serving the underserved
We offer psychological services to a diverse population of clients with mental health issues, while providing both practicum experiences and a pre-doctoral internship. At the IPC, students strive to meet the needs of underserved people while gaining valuable real-world experience in a unique, interdisciplinary environment.
Student success and support, internal operations, admissions
Student mental health support, cultural humility and competency development, assistance into practice
Administrative liaison, office functions