Master of Science in Counseling - School Counseling

The Master of Science Degree in Counseling with an emphasis in School Counseling is designed to prepare effective educational counselors to work in elementary, junior highmiddle, and high school settings. The 52-semester unit program can be completed in two and a half years while attending full-time. The courses include educational counseling classes, specialty classes, and an 800-hour fieldwork experience. The courses reflect a practitioner emphasis, and some are taught by faculty working within various local school districts. All courses for the degree are conveniently offered weekdays after 5:00 pm on the Bakersfield campus.