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Earning a Master of Arts in Counseling and Student Personnel Psychology (CSPP) prepares you to guide individuals through all life stages. As a school counselor, you'll support students' academic growth, personal/social development, and career planning. Alternatively, train to become a college counselor and assist students in higher education environments. You could also pursue mental health counseling roles in community settings. Whichever path you choose, a CSPP master's degree opens doors to rewarding careers where you can make a meaningful difference. This full-time, two-year M.A. program covers individual, group, and family counseling techniques, research methods, counseling theories, human development, diagnostic assessments, cultural studies, ethical practices, and career guidance principles.