Bakersfield,
CA,
United States
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
MSc in Counseling in Bakersfield United States | California State University, Bakersfield
California State University, Bakersfield
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Bakersfield United States
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Qualification
Masters Degree
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
USD
13,886
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
24 months
The Master of Science in Counseling is a 46-48 credit program that offers advanced training for aspiring school counselors and student affairs professionals in higher education. This program equips graduates with the expertise needed to work effectively across diverse counseling environments.
The curriculum includes 34-36 credits of core counseling coursework, 6 credits of specialized classes, 6-8 credits of supervised practical experience, and a final comprehensive examination. While full-time students typically finish in two years and part-time students in three, participants have up to seven years to complete their studies under university guidelines.
Practical field experiences are integrated throughout the program. Classes are generally scheduled on weekday evenings to accommodate working professionals, though practicum and fieldwork components may require daytime availability during the academic year from September through June.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.5
Qualification Requirements
Minimum Requirements and Prerequisites for Full Admission
Students must meet all of the following applicable conditions to be admitted as “classified”:
Cumulative grade point average of 3.0 (on a 4.0 scale) in all undergraduate work attempted;
Submission of copy of passing CBEST scores or a BSR waiver (for School Counseling only)
Submission of Certificate of Clearance copy
Submission of Mandatory Reporter Training certificate
Submission of Professional Liability Insurance
TB Test Verification
Writing competencies (41 or higher in CBEST writing section or the passage of GWAR).
Successful completion of Program Admission Interview
Successful completion of an approved undergraduate/graduate course in statistics with a grade of "C" or higher within 7 years of application to program.
Language proficiency:
TOEFL: Score of 79 iBT required
IELTS: Score of 6.5 required.
Duolingo English Test: Minimum score of 105.
Pearson Test Examination (PTE): Minimum score of 58.
Tuition
USD
13,886