Master of Arts in School Counseling

This master's degree offers academic classroom training partnered with applied field experience with children and adolescents in area schools and other agencies. It is designed to develop thorough knowledge and understanding of the most appropriate strategies and techniques to develop, implement and evaluate a comprehensive counseling and guidance program in any school environment.

Highlights:

• Courses offered in Fresno, Visalia and Bakersfield
• Evening classes
• Small class sizes
• Flexible schedule for both returning part-time professionals and traditional full-time students
• Prepares graduates to act as agents of change in schools
• Blends theory and application
• Encourages self-development through peer and faculty interaction
• Integrates ethics and values into the curriculum

What can I do with this master's degree?

• This degree prepares graduates to teach or practice counseling at the agency, community college or post-secondary levels. Graduates are also encouraged to become student advocates and engage in the social action necessary to ensure all students equitable access to counseling and guidance.

What are the admission requirements?

• Application form and fee
• Orientation interview
• Statement of Intent
• Three references
• Certifcate of Clearance or basic credential
• Verification of current negative TB test
• GRE or MAT results
• Official transcript of BA/BS degree
• Letter of explanation if your GPA is under 2.75
• Prerequisite courses:
• Child Development*
• Educational Statistics and Research Design
• Intercultural Communication
• Introduction to Counseling Theories*
• Introduction to Psychology
• (*available as online courses each spring semester through the FPU degree completion program)
• (Download required forms)

Are there any other requirements?

• Liability insurance is required before supervised experience can begin. Information on obtaining liability insurance may be found at www.cacounseling.org or www.counseling.org.

What courses will I be taking?

• View the list of courses and descriptions.

How much does it cost?

• Tuition is competitively priced, and financial aid is available. View details on tuition and fees.

When can I start?

• The program is designed so that all students move through the program as a cohort. Classes begin in the fall of each year. To be considered for a fall cohort, the deadline for submission of all admission material is in early April. Prerequisite courses and test requirements must be completed before formal admission is granted.

How do I apply?

• The application process is straightforward. View details on how to apply.

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