California State University, Bakersfield · USA

Master's in Educational Counseling

Campus Masters Full Time

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Delivery

Campus

Study mode

Full Time

Level

Masters

Starts

Fall, Spring

Introduction

Educational Counseling is a Masters program taught at California State University, Bakersfield, USA. Intake: Fall, Spring. The program is offered in campus-based modes with full-time (1–2 years) options.

California State University, Bakersfield offers an Educational Counseling Program as a Master of Science in Counseling with two concentrations: School Counseling and Student Affairs in Higher Education. The program provides graduate preparation for educational counselors, with preparation for School Counseling and Student Affairs in Higher Education. Students take core courses in counseling, specialty courses, supervised field experience, and a final culminating activity (comprehensive exam).

Extensive field-based experiences are woven throughout the program. All courses for the degree are offered weekdays after 5:00 pm on the Bakersfield campus. Practicum and Fieldwork may require extensive daytime commitments during the August–June academic school year. Most students complete the program full-time in two years or part-time in three years, and students may extend their program for up to 7 years according to university regulations.

Students select one concentration in their initial application. The School Counseling concentration is designed for preparation toward a Pupil Personnel Services (PPS) credential issued by the state of California. The Student Affairs concentration prepares educational counselors for student service positions, with examples including Admissions and Records, Financial Aid, Residence Life, Academic Advising, and Career Development.

Admission Requirements

The minimum requirements for admission in Educational Counseling at California State University, Bakersfield for all applicants (Domestic or International) are:

program specific academic requirment set by California State University, Bakersfield.
English Language OR any other language requirments as set by California State University, Bakersfield as pre-requiste for admission in Educational Counseling.

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