Fullerton,
CA,
United States
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
MSc in Counseling - Clinical Mental Health Counseling in Fullerton United States | California State University, Fullerton
California State University, Fullerton
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Fullerton United States
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Qualification
Masters Degree
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
USD
15,168
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
36 months
The Department of Counseling provides a Master of Science program specializing in clinical mental health counseling. This curriculum meets all educational standards set by the California State Board of Behavioral Sciences (BBS) for licensure as both Licensed Professional Clinical Counselors (LPCC) and Licensed Marriage and Family Therapists (LMFT). Additionally, our program holds national accreditation from The Council for Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs (CACREP) for clinical mental health counseling. Our focus centers on developing skilled practitioners capable of addressing community needs through both short-term and extended therapeutic interventions. Students graduate with strong professional identities as counselors and family therapists, equipped with evidence-based approaches. A key program component involves cultivating cultural competence, ensuring graduates can effectively serve diverse populations with varying ethnic, religious, and lifestyle backgrounds. Our inclusive learning environment brings together students and faculty from varied cultural perspectives.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.5
Qualification Requirements
An acceptable Bachelor's Degree (or equivalent) from a regionally accredited institution.
A minimum GPA of 3.0 for the undergraduate degree.
A minimum GPA of 3.0 for four prerequisite courses in behavioral science courses (or equivalents): counseling theory, research methods or statistics, abnormal psychology, and human development.
At least three of the four prerequisites must be completed at the time of entrance, any remaining prerequisite(s) must be completed during the first semester of enrollment.
Three letters of recommendation. These letters should address the author's assessment of your suitability for pursuing graduate studies and entering the counseling profession. At least one letter must be academic (i.e., written by a professor or an instructor). The Department understands that for some applicants, contacting former instructors is not feasible, in these situations, professional references, written by supervisors or managers who are familiar with your work, are also appropriate.
An interview with Department faculty.
The GRE is not required.
TOEFL pBT-550, TOEFL iBT - 80, IELTS - 6.5
A minimum GPA of 3.0 for the undergraduate degree.
A minimum GPA of 3.0 for four prerequisite courses in behavioral science courses (or equivalents): counseling theory, research methods or statistics, abnormal psychology, and human development.
At least three of the four prerequisites must be completed at the time of entrance, any remaining prerequisite(s) must be completed during the first semester of enrollment.
Three letters of recommendation. These letters should address the author's assessment of your suitability for pursuing graduate studies and entering the counseling profession. At least one letter must be academic (i.e., written by a professor or an instructor). The Department understands that for some applicants, contacting former instructors is not feasible, in these situations, professional references, written by supervisors or managers who are familiar with your work, are also appropriate.
An interview with Department faculty.
The GRE is not required.
TOEFL pBT-550, TOEFL iBT - 80, IELTS - 6.5
Tuition
USD
15,168