Program Requirements
The Master’s in Counseling Psychology with a concentration in Integral Counseling Psychology is a BBS-approved, three-year degree program. You have the choice between two formats:
Course of Study: Weekday Program
Course of Study: Weekend Program
Practicum
Applicable clinical skills are the foundation of the Integral Counseling Psychology program, which culminates in a year-long practicum training. Students are required to accrue 350 hours during practicum that can be applied to state licensing requirements. The ICP program requires 50 hours of personal psychotherapy with a licensed therapist during practicum. CIIS’ MCP Field Placement Office is available to support students in the process of securing placements.
Many students apply to one of CIIS’ three award-winning community Integral Counseling Centers, all of which are geared toward a private-practice model and offer training in depth psychotherapy. Other students are drawn to practicum sites in schools, hospitals, hospice, community mental health, child/family, etc.
Practicums provide students the opportunity to practice clinical skills by working directly with clients under the supervision of a licensed therapist who can offer input and feedback non-defensively.
Note for weekend students: Most practicum sites are not available on weekends. Weekend Program students need to plan for the impact on their employment that a weekday practicum schedule may have.
Integral Counseling Centers
CIIS’ award-winning community Integral Counseling Centers have been offering mind-body-spirit psychotherapy to individuals, couples, and families in the Bay Area for more than 25 years. Our trainees and associates provide a safe and supportive setting for clients to explore a wide range of life issues.
The three Integral Counseling Centers are conveniently located throughout San Francisco and are staffed by graduate students and postgraduate associates. As a student of the Integral Counseling Psychology program, you may choose to do your practicum at one of the clinics.

Curriculum Highlights
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