Master of Science in Counseling - Professional Counseling

California State University - San Bernardino

The M.S. in Counseling is a professional program to prepare students for a successful career in the counseling profession. The program's emphasis on postmodern praxis and commitment to social justice sets the tone for preparing counselors who can respond to complex issues in a variety of settings. Students who complete the appropriate concentration within the degree can apply to the California Board of Behavioral Sciences to become Licensed Professional Clinical Counselors (LPCC). Coursework in the appropriate concentration prepares students to become counselors in grades K-12 by applying for the California Pupil Personnel Services School Counselor Credential (PPS). The degree offers three concentrations, School Counseling, Professional Counseling, or a dual concentration of School and Professional Counseling.