The 60-unit Master of Science in Counseling prepares professional counselors for employment in a variety of settings such as public and private agencies, universities and colleges, schools and private practice. This degree meets the educational requirements for becoming a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC) in the State of California.
The MS Counseling program is clinically oriented, with didactic and experiential courses, a 100-hour clinical practicum, and 600 hours of field experience. The program is a full time three-year program and students will take between 9-12 units each fall and spring to complete within the three years. Students are admitted into a cohort and will follow the course sequence designated by their program concentration. The cohort model allows students to advance together throughout their education while building support and connections within their peer group. Students are encouraged to advance their advocacy and professional experiences through such activities as participation in professional organizations, research, and presentations at the state, regional, and national level; involvement in the CSUS Multicultural Conference; Counselor Education Symposium, and/or involvement in our Chi Sigma Sigma chapter of Chi Sigma Iota. Both leadership and research opportunities are supported through faculty mentorship. The curricular experience is organized around core foundation courses, an intensive on-campus practicum training clinic experience, interpersonal growth experiences, advanced theory and practice courses, and a culminating field study placement.
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September 2025
College of Education
Eureka Hall, Room 401,
SACRAMENTO,
California,
95819, United States
Admission as a classified graduate student in the Master of Science in Counseling program requires:
English Language Proficiency Requirement: TOEFL - Score of 550 (paper based test), Score of 80 (internet based), IELTS (Academic) - Overall band score of 6.5, PTE Academic - Score of 65.
*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.
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