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Master of Counseling and College Student Personnel
California Lutheran University
- Thousand Oaks, United States
- 2.5 years
- English
- On campus
- Master
About the program
Master of Science in Counseling and College Student Personnel at California Lutheran University prepares student affairs professionals in higher education.
Program highlights
- Internship available: yes
- Placement support: no
- Work during study: yes
- Post-study work rights (1 year): yes
- PR pathway friendly: no
What you will learn
- Apply core concepts and methods in Counseling and College Student Personnel. Evaluate relevant challenges and evidence. Communicate professional or academic findings. These are indicative outcomes
- not verified university learning objectives.
Career outcomes
- Academic advisor
- career counselor
- admission counselor
- retention specialist
- student conduct officer
- Title IX officer
- transfer counselor
- financial aid counselor
- dean of students
Curriculum
- Forty-five units
- usually two courses per term: student affairs practice
- college student development
- counseling theory
- microskills
- law and ethics in higher education
- group counseling
- retention and resiliency. Includes 300 supervised hours in two 150-hour placements. Cultural proficiency model aligned with ACPA and NASPA competencies.
Entry requirements
Academic
- Bachelor degree or equivalent with NACES transcript evaluation; personal statement; two recommendations; financial statement; GRE/GMAT not required.
Accepted academic background
Bachelor degree or equivalent from a recognised institution; demonstration of quantitative ability; transcript evaluation (NACES); personal statement; two recommendations; financial responsibility statement or bank statement; passport copy; GRE/GMAT not required
Language tests
- Duolingo 120
- IELTS 6.5
- TOEFL iBT 4.5 (new 1-6 scale)
- PTE Academic 58
- IELTS Academic 6.5
Documents you’ll need
- Typically
- a passport
- prior degree certificate
- academic transcripts
- English proficiency evidence if required
- and a statement of purpose
- a research proposal and references may be needed. Confirm specific requirements.
How to apply
- Review postgraduate entry and intake requirements for Counseling and College Student Personnel. Prepare prior degree records
- academic transcripts
- identification and applicable English language evidence. Submit the postgraduate application through the official admissions route. Provide any program-specific portfolio
- references or statement if requested. Confirm applicable fees and await the admission decision.
Other costs
| Tuition per year | $25,000 USD |
|---|---|
| Application fee | $32 USD |
| Deposit | $200 USD |
Program details
| Campus | Thousand Oaks |
|---|---|
| Faculty or school | Graduate School of Education |
| Department | Counseling |
| Teaching language | English |
| Credit value | 45 |
| Study pace | Fixed |
| Post-study stay | 1 year |
| Scholarship note | _ |
Intakes and deadlines
Program starts
August 2027
Apply by
15 Jul 2027
243 days left
Frequently asked questions
The program takes 2.5 years.
The next deadline is 15 Jul 2027. Apply early, because some programs close when places fill up.
Tuition is $25,000 USD per year. The application fee is $32 USD. The deposit is $200 USD. The estimated living cost is $31,090 USD.
Accepted language tests: Duolingo 120, IELTS 6.5, TOEFL iBT 4.5 (new 1-6 scale), PTE Academic 58, IELTS Academic 6.5.