Northridge,
CA,
United States
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
MSc in Counseling - School Counseling in Northridge United States | California State University, Northridge
California State University, Northridge
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Northridge United States
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Qualification
Masters Degree
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
USD
18,739
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
30 months
The Master of Science (M.S.) in Counseling with a specialization in School Counseling is a full-time curriculum featuring foundational counseling courses that equip students for diverse counseling roles, alongside targeted coursework in school counseling. This program trains future counselors for positions in PreK-12 public schools and community mental health settings. It emphasizes creating comprehensive, data-driven school counseling programs that foster educational equity and academic excellence. Through a blend of coursework and practical school-based training, students learn to support PreK-12 students' personal, social, emotional, career, and academic growth. The program holds accreditation from the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing (CTC). Upon graduation, students earn California's Pupil Personnel Services (PPS) Credential for School Counseling, mandatory for PreK-12 school counseling positions in California. Graduates may also take the National Counselor Examination (NCE) to pursue National Certified Counselor (NCC) status [with additional requirements]. For those interested in clinical practice, the program includes coursework and fieldwork meeting requirements for California's Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC) pathway, though postgraduate supervised experience and state exams are required for licensure.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.5
Qualification Requirements
Complete University application and requirements.
Have earned a baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university.
Have been in good standing at the last institution attended.
Have at least a 2.5 GPA in the last 60 semester/90 quarter units attempted.
If cumulative undergraduate GPA is less than 3.0, score at or above the 50th percentile on one of the three sections of the aptitude test of the Graduate Record Examination (i.e., verbal, quantitative, or analytical).
2. Complete Department application for admission to graduate programs.
Submit two recommendations, either as letters or on the departmental form.
Participate in the admission's interview process.
Be accepted by Counseling Program Faculty.
3. Complete all required prerequisite courses with a grade of B minus or better within the past 7 years. (Equivalent courses may be substituted for prerequisites.)
EPC 451 Fundamentals of Counseling and Guidance (3)
PSY 310 Abnormal Psychology (3)
Have a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.5 in all undergraduate units
All OFFICIAL transcripts for any college or university courses you have completed in original language of issue. Your records must include official verification of degree completion.
Official English translations of all academic records.
Duolingo English Test - 105
IELTS - 6.5, TOEFL Internet Based score - 79, TOEFL Paper-based score - 550
Have earned a baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university.
Have been in good standing at the last institution attended.
Have at least a 2.5 GPA in the last 60 semester/90 quarter units attempted.
If cumulative undergraduate GPA is less than 3.0, score at or above the 50th percentile on one of the three sections of the aptitude test of the Graduate Record Examination (i.e., verbal, quantitative, or analytical).
2. Complete Department application for admission to graduate programs.
Submit two recommendations, either as letters or on the departmental form.
Participate in the admission's interview process.
Be accepted by Counseling Program Faculty.
3. Complete all required prerequisite courses with a grade of B minus or better within the past 7 years. (Equivalent courses may be substituted for prerequisites.)
EPC 451 Fundamentals of Counseling and Guidance (3)
PSY 310 Abnormal Psychology (3)
Have a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.5 in all undergraduate units
All OFFICIAL transcripts for any college or university courses you have completed in original language of issue. Your records must include official verification of degree completion.
Official English translations of all academic records.
Duolingo English Test - 105
IELTS - 6.5, TOEFL Internet Based score - 79, TOEFL Paper-based score - 550
Tuition
USD
18,739