Master of Science in Counseling

The M.S. in Counseling incorporates four specializations andor emphases: career, college, school, and gerontology. The scope of this degree allows students the flexibility to focus their attention on specific areas of interest. The student combines the core sequence of classes with their specialization or emphasis. Counselors will be able to function in a wide variety of community agencies and work with individuals of all ages. The Career Counseling specialization andor emphasis provides graduates with expertise in career counseling and programs for colleges, universities, high schools, private career counseling practice and consultation, private industry and public agencies. This specializationemphasis blends expertise in career counseling with individual and group counseling as well as teaching and designing career and employment programs.

A minimum undergraduate GPA of 3.0 in the last 60 units is required in addition to other criteria such as academic, professional and experience.

Minimum TOEFL iBT 80, IELTS 7.0 or PTE 65; some majors require higher scores.

Submit the Cal State Apply application by January 15 for fall semester.