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.

 

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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
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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.

 

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

 

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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.

Children

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.

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International Center for School-Based Youth Development (iCSBYD)

The International Center for School-Based Youth Development is a community of researchers devoted to developing a better understanding of the role of school engagement as a protective force in children's lives and that promotes academic, social, emotional, and physical well-being. 

Learn more about CCSP

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CCSP Program Meeting Requirements for Licensure in Different States

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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

CCSP News
Tania Israel, Facing the Fracture

Tania Israel’s new book teaches civil conversations in divisive times

Tania Israel is no stranger to divisive conversations. Back in the 1990s, she started a group to bring together pro-choice and pro-life people through dialogue. And for the past 25 years, as an expert on LGBTQ issues, she’s interacted with plenty of people with whom she does not see eye to eye.  

 

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What's Brewing in Education and Applied Psychology event at Night Lizard Brewing

“What’s Brewing in Education and Applied Psychology”

UC Santa Barbara Gevirtz Graduate School of Education celebrates the start of fall quarter with the debut of “What’s Brewing in Education & Applied Psychology” - an evening in a local brewery to tap into the latest research, presented in 8-minute talks, from Gevirtz School faculty. 

 

 

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The Case for Making Government Work for Single Cat Ladies

The Case for Making Government Work for Single Cat Ladies by Dr. Erika Felix

There’s less attention defending those of us who truly are single cat ladies. Nearly 20 years ago, social scientists Bella DePaulo and Wendy Morris aptly described singlism: the prejudice, stereotyping and discrimination toward singles. Since their article, the number of single households has only been growing. Instead of ignoring or making fun of us single people, listen to us.

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teen social well-being declined post pandemic

Social Well-Being of Teens Continued to Decline Even Post Pandemic

One year after the end of COVID-19 pandemic restrictions in California, adolescents reported an increase in feeling disconnected from their communities and negative thoughts about society in general, according to a UCSB study on adolescent “social well-being.” The research found pervasive decreases in social well-being, and a significant portion of the students surveyed did not recover to their pre-COVID level by 2022.

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