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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.

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Unique Features

  • 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
  • Obtain your master's and credential in as little as 2 years
  • Blends theory and application in a Christian setting
  • Encourages self-development through peer and faculty interaction

Our Graduates

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.

Admissions Requirements

  • Application form and fee
  • Orientation interview
  • Statement of Intent
  • Three references
  • Valid California credential or Certificate of Clearance
  • 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)

Courses

View the list of courses and descriptions.

Timeline

The program is designed so that all students move through the program as a cohort. Classes begin in the fall of each year (August). 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.

Further Information

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

How much does it cost?

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

How do I apply?

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

To schedule an appointment or for additional information, call or email:

Fresno

Visalia

Bakersfield
Amanda Krum-Stovall 559-453-2282 amanda.stovall@fresno.edu Raquel Garcia 559-302-4103 raquel.garcia@fresno.edu Diane Whitmore 661-617-4521 diane.whitmore@fresno.edu
Diane Talbot, program director David Weber, faculty advisor Bill Gillaspie, faculty advisor

Program Director

Diane Talbot, Ed.D.

Faculty

David M. Weber, Psy.D., NCSP, LEP
William (Bill) P. Gillaspie, Ed.D.

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