The Master of Science in Counseling program prepares students for careers in educational counseling settings and is designed to provide a broad conceptual knowledge base and the development of specialized counseling skills applicable to a diversity of student populations and counseling needs. Students choose to specialize in School or College specializations and are able to concurrently pursue the PPS credential, which is required to work as a School Counselor in the TK-12 public school system. Our program is accredited by the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing to offer both the PPS credential and the Child Welfare and Attendance (CWA) authorization. Through a framework of cultural humility, the program stresses the importance of reflective examination and interpersonal and professional growth to prepare counselors who are responsive, transformative, student-centered leaders.

Program Learning Outcomes

- Knowledge Base: Students will demonstrate a broad knowledge base in Counseling, including a complex understanding of the challenges most typical to students in schools and colleges and how to intervene to improve student success.

- Independent Performance: Students will independently demonstrate the role of a school or college counselor in regards to improving student success.

- Advanced Writing: Students will demonstrate advanced writing skills reflective of styles predominant in the Counseling discipline at a graduate level.

- Professional Conduct: Students will demonstrate a critical understanding of ethical and professional behavior, including the importance of reflective practice and the process to counselor growth and skill.

- Development of Profession: Students will demonstrate professional counselor leadership that reflects a commitment to social justice and equity.