The Department of Counseling offers a Master of Science in Counseling, with an emphasis in clinical mental health settings. All Rights Reserved. Classification and Advancement to Candidacy, Student Learning Outcome Assessment Results. Our emphasis is on the training of clinicians who can serve the needs of individuals and families in their communities. Monica Cruz serves as the Justice League Graduate Student Assistant for DIRC and is pursuing a Masters of Science in Higher Education at CSUF. Each of these learning outcomes is evaluated across several courses and may be measured by grades/scores on particular assignments or evaluations by professors and practicum supervisors. Our program maintains strong links to community non-profit organizations throughout Southern California. Applicants may apply for the Fall 2023 M.S. Hannah is a fifth year Graphic and Interactive Design Major with a minor in Digital Marketing. Evening Cohort program. Students should note that licensure requirements extend beyond those of the M.S. This site is maintained by Extension and International Programs. Learn more information at the CACREP site. program. Our 63-unit clinical mental health counseling program is designed to prepare students to meet licensure requirements for LPCC and/or LPCC (See BBS website: www.bbs.ca.gov). program. DEAR COUNSELING DEPARTMENT COMMUNITY, We want to acknowledge the stress, particularly the mental health stress, that is gripping our communities and the world at large due to the COVID-19 virus. Several different course titles and even a combination of several courses may be deemed Current cost is $625 per unit. Online programs are structured with lectures and assignments, and allow you to interact Certificate programs provide working professionals with evening and weekend courses, The one exception is COUN 538 Crisis Intervention and Trauma Treatment, which is a hybrid modality and requires students to attend two full day Saturdays; for this particular class, all other coursework will be completed on-line. College of Health and Human Development. practicum and project Note: The nimo Emphasis is not currently offered in the MS in Counseling Evening or master's degree at CSUF. Learn about admission requirements by joining the email list. As a first-gen scholar and someone who has utilized the AARC as a student, he hopes to provide opportunity where students can have transformative experiences that impacted him as a student. He earned his Bachelors of Arts in History and African American studies with a minor in Sociology at California State University, Fullerton. Cal State Fullertons MS in Counseling Program aims to help you master advanced theories We offer a 63-unit program, which can be completed in as little as three years and up to five years, depending on the pace chosen by the student. All Rights Reserved. Please note that advising appointments setup through this website are only for the Master of Science in Counseling program. in Counseling Ideal for: Students who want to enter the counseling field and are looking for a part-time program Valeria Ayala (She/her/Ella) Graduate Student Assistant, Women's Resource Center Valeria is a third-year graduate student in the Master of Science Counseling program with an emphasis on the Latinx community. Let us know about Areas of study:Advanced human development, assessment techniques and ethical and legal issues; counseling Tuition rates are subject to change. We are also nationally accredited by The Council for Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs (CACREP) in clinical mental health counseling. For each of these SLOs, assessment measures have been established to determine student progress. Students will be able to demonstrate knowledge of: (a) the historical and philosophical underpinnings of the counseling profession; (b) ethical and legal guidelines of the profession; and (c) professional counseling credentialing, certification, and licensure. The department uses this data to determine areas of strengths and areas for growth to improve student learning. Students needing to complete their prerequisites in their first semester may require a minimum of 3 years. Students will be able to: demonstrate awareness of the social and cultural influences on human behavior; demonstrate effective counseling skills; evaluate clients progress; recognize and mitigate countertransference; and conduct counseling with appropriate awareness of ethical and legal issues. for this particular class, all other coursework will be completed on-line. California State University, Fullerton. Current cost is $625 per unit.Tuition rates are subject to change. This site is maintained by For more information on CACREP, please visit their web site, www.cacrep.org. All Rights Reserved. Students will be able to: critically analyze research methodology and the professional literature regarding a counseling topic; construct an original research project; and demonstrate professional writing skills in accordance with APA guidelines. For further information, write to: Board of Behavioral Sciences1625 N Market Blvd., Suite S-200,Sacramento, California 95834. Our theoretical orientation is grounded in humanistic, relational, and integrative principles. Important Facts About our Program. We'll do our best to improve things and get you the information you need. and Winter Sessions help Cal State Fullerton students graduate on-time or early. 2. r/csuf. CSUF is committed to ensuring equal accessibility to our users. She is a first-generation Afro-Latina and has used her various roles here on campus to promote and educate cultural diversity. Our degree program prepares students to seek Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC) or Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) in the state of California. She hopes her designs encourage community, accessibility, and compassion for anyone who encounters it. PSYC 361; or equivalent, Download Word viewer, or download Excel viewer, or download PowerPoint viewer. To practice as a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC) or Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) in California, a license issued by the State Board of Behavioral Sciences (BBS) is required. Cohort program, Website and online services unavailable on May 29. Online degrees, certificate programs, and accelerated courses at California State in Counseling Evening Cohort. social justice workshops We train students to provide evidence-based brief and long-term counseling while maintaining professional identities as counselors and marriage and family therapists. Students can attend full time or part time, depending on their individual needs. Currently, she serves as the Womens Resource Center Graduate Student Assistant. Diversity Initiatives & Resource Centers. The Curriculum comprises of 63 units, most of which are in a traditional face-to-face format. For example, licensure or credentialing requirements can include evidence of the right to work in the United States (e.g., social security number or taxpayer identification number) or successfully passing a criminal background check. Each year, we accept approximately 60 students to our M.S. law and business schools. The Department defines a counselors disposition as having four components: (a) Effective and professional communication and collaboration: (b) Emotional maturity, self-awareness, and counselor presence: (c) Dependability, reliability, and ethical behavior; and (d) Respect for diversity and openness to other worldviews. Torrell Foree serves as the Assistant Director of the Diversity Intitiatives & Resource Centers. Our lifelong learning opportunities range from programs for children to retirees, It is advisable to write to the BBS for a registration packet early (e.g., at the beginning of the last semester). M.S. degree and include registration as an associate and passing official examinations. Prerequisites may be taken at California State University, Fullerton, or at any accredited This is her 3rd semester at DIRC as a Programming and Activities Lead, previously a Peer Facilitator and Social Media Student Assistant for the Women and Adult Reentry Center. the department. in Counseling, University Extension and International Programs website, Counsel for the Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs, Download Word viewer, or download Excel viewer, or download PowerPoint viewer. As someone who identifies as a queer Latinx woman, she hopes she will be able to help students achieve their academic goals and encourage them to find their communities. We encourage students to go through the program at a pace that fits with their family and work needs. All Rights Reserved. The Justice League provides We will resume responding to requests upon our return on January 3, 2023 at 8 a.m. They will demonstrate the ability to appropriately use the DSM-5 (diagnostic manual of mental disorders). Interested in what it takes to apply? Your growth is our goal. Winter Session. , For International Students FAQs, click here , COVID-19 Vaccine Requirement for Students and Instructors , Bachelor's degree (or equivalent) with a minimum 3.0 GPA, Three letters of recommendation with at least one letter from an academic reference Cost: Tuition is due before the start of every term. Valeria is a third-year graduate student in the Master of Science Counseling program with an emphasis on the Latinx community. The Council for Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs (CACREP), a specialized accrediting body recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA), has granted accreditation until March 31, 2023, to the following program in the Department of Counseling at California State University, Fullerton: Clinical Mental Health Counseling (M.S.). Outside of DIRC, Valeria is part of the Animo Research Lab, where she works on researching the importance of culturally sensitive and bilingual counseling. Our graduates work in schools, community agencies, hospitals, government agencies, businesses and in private practice. Admission into the MS in Counseling program is competitive and based on a number of Classification and Advancement to Candidacy, Student Learning Outcome Assessment Results. This site is maintained by for students, as well as well educational programming to further students knowledge about diversity, equity, and social justice. Our program prepares students to seek the Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist license and the Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor credentials. and communicate with students and instructors/professors online. Your growth is our goal. The training program emphasizes human diversity, self-growth, and a positive learning environment, where you will feel the support of the faculty. All Rights Reserved. in the College of Humanities and Social Sciences. in Counseling Evening Cohort starting August 1, 2024 and the deadline for applications is October 1, 2024. Maliya is a fourth year Business Administration with an emphasis in General Management and minor in African American Studies and serves the Programs and Activities Lead with the Social Justice team. you will also receive program and application updates. Students complete the program in three to five years depending on their study plan. Our program is a convenient and affordable way to advance your career as a counselor. We'll do our best to improve things and get you the information you need. that accommodates their work schedule and provides the required licenses. View a list of admissions requirements for the Our students begin working as therapists in non-profit community agencies by their third or fourth semesters. If you would like to receive application updates, join our email list below. Students complete the program in three to five years depending on their study plan. 118. Please Visit Justice League webpage to learn more about the team. The CSU will not refund tuition, fees, or any associated costs, to students who determine subsequent to admission that they cannot meet licensure or credentialing requirements. This site is maintained by In addition, on campus she serves the greater CSUF student population as Titan Career Ambassador, to network and promote career readiness for the Titan community. Let us know about any accessibility problems you encounter using this website. It is advisable to write to the BBS for a registration packet early (e.g., at the beginning of the last semester). Areas of study: Advanced human development, assessment techniques and ethical and legal issues; counseling practicum and project Note: The nimo Emphasis is not currently offered in the MS in Counseling Evening Cohort program. Fall and Spring classes meet once a week in late afternoons and evenings. Students can choose to take up to two courses per semester. CSUF is committed to ensuring equal accessibility to our users. International students may study for one semester or complete an entire bachelor's