Department of Counseling, Clinical & School Psychology

Welcome From Steve Smith, Chair of the Department of Counseling, Clinical, and School Psychology

Welcome to the Department of Counseling, Clinical, and School Psychology at UCSB! We are dedicated to fostering a supportive and inclusive environment for our students, faculty, and community. Whether you're here to learn more about our programs, explore research and clinical opportunities, or connect with our team, we're excited to have you with us. Join us as we work together to make the world a better place.

How to Apply to Our Programs: Deadlines & Information

Counseling, Clinical, and School Psychology Ph.D. Program

November 15 by 11:59 pm PST

School Psychology M.Ed. Program - How to Apply
Overview Information and Video

December 15 by 11:59 pm PST

The best way to contact us is via email at ccspapp@education.ucsb.edu

Diversity, Equity and inclusion

CCSP stands unequivocally united with the Black Lives Matter movement. The mission of our department is to train the next generation of diverse scholars in applied psychology. This work begins at home, interrupting the ways anti-Black racism shows up in our teaching, research, and the clinical services we provide to our local community. It is only through long-term commitment to this work that every Black student, staff and faculty member in CCSP can thrive. We commit to taking the following steps to commit to social justice and racism efforts:

The impact of racism and anti-racist scholarship, education, and clinical practices will be incorporated in courses.
A plan to successfully recruit and retain Black scholars, including students and faculty, will be developed.
Faculty, staff, and students will engage in training and critical conversations on the role of racism, white supremacy, and social justice work within academia, the GGSE, and CCSP.

FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE

We are committed to providing financial assistance to all students, and we are pleased to announce that first-year students are guaranteed funding that covers tuition fees and includes a stipend, either through work or grants. Each student’s specific funding package will be finalized before a formal offer is made.

From the second year onward, we aim to guarantee at least one-quarter of funding per year for up to five years, typically through employment appointments, such as a TA position which also covers tuition and provides health insurance. Faculty grants may further support students as Graduate Student Researchers (GSRs). Fee remission and benefit highlights for TAs and GSRs.

For more information on financial assistance visit our financial assistance page.

Questions related to the program’s accredited status should be directed to the Commission on Accreditation:
Office of Program Consultation and Accreditation
American Psychological Association
750 1st Street, NE, Washington, DC 20002
Phone: (202) 336-5979 / E-mail: apaaccred@apa.org (link sends e-mail)
www.apa.org/ed/accreditation

Hosford Counseling and Psychological Services Clinic

Residents of Santa Barbara and Ventura counties, as well as UCSB faculty and staff, may receive mental health services at the Hosford Clinic. All services are offered on a sliding scale basis (insurances are not accepted). Clinicians work with children, adolescents, and adults in individual, family, and group therapy settings.

Koegel Autism Center

The Koegel Autism Center is internationally recognized for its innovative autism research and clinical training. The center focuses on the development and implementation of strength-based, motivational interventions and supports for individuals and families affected by autism spectrum disorders.

School Mental Health Collaborative

Developing positive personal mindsets is a synchronized process. Covitality underscores the advantages of various psychological competencies and strengths, complex personality models, and positive psychology and education principles.

Learn more about CCSP

Student Admissions, Outcomes, and Other Data

CCSP Program Meeting Requirements for Licensure in Different States

CCSP Community Canvas Newsletter

Student Handbooks

Counseling/Clinical Psychology: Doctoral Student Handbook

School Psychology: Doctoral Students Handbook

School Psychology: Doctoral Students Handbook Appendices

School Psychology M.Ed. Handbook

School Psychology M.Ed. Handbook Appendices

CCSP News

Raising Liberated Black Youth Project to Combat Negative Effects of Racism

The Healing Space training program at the UC Santa Barbara Gevirtz Graduate School of Education has developed the “Raising Liberated Black Youth” project. Featuring a series of workshops and events for parents and educators involved in raising and educating Black children, the project aims to provide practical guidance to adults who want to support Black youth in combating the negative effects of racism-related stress.

January 17, 2025

GGSE News > Dept. of Counseling, Clinical & School Psychology

Bilingual School Psychologists Program

Newly launched training at UC Santa Barbara aims to help fill a widening gap between two opposing forces — an ongoing shortage of school psychologists and the growing need for services for increasingly diverse student bodies nationwide.

January 6, 2025

GGSE in the News > Dept. of Counseling, Clinical & School Psychology

CCSP Research Festival 2024

The Department of Counseling, Clinical, and School Psychology (CCSP) at the UC Santa Barbara Gevirtz School will be holding a Research Festival on Monday, November 18, from 9:15 am to 12:20 pm at the Student Resource Building MPR Room. Nine CCSP students will be presenting their cutting-edge research during the symposium event. In order to receive their master’s degree, all second year CCSP students submit a research festival proposal in the spring. As third year students, they present their findings to the department.

November 14, 2024