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Master of Counseling in Student Development in Higher Education
California State University - Long Beach
- Long Beach, United States
- 2 years
- English
- On campus
- Master
About the program
A 51-57 unit counselling master preparing student affairs professionals for colleges.
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 in Student Development in Higher Education. Evaluate relevant challenges and evidence. Communicate professional or academic findings. These are indicative outcomes
- not verified university learning objectives.
Career outcomes
- Two- and four-year college roles in financial aid
- career counselling
- student activities
- residential life
- orientation
- academic advising
- learning communities
Curriculum
- 51-57 units covering research methods
- counselling and student development
- student development theories
- leadership and management
- counselling skills
- diversity and multicultural issues
- assessment and evaluation
- plus fieldwork and a capstone experience.
Entry requirements
Academic
- Four-year bachelor's degree from an accredited institution (three-year degrees reviewed)
- good standing
- transcripts showing at least six semesters
- minimum 2.5 GPA in the last 60 semester units (3.0 recommended); the department makes the final decision and may require more (GPA
- GRE or GMAT).
Minimum GPA
2.5
Accepted academic background
Four-year bachelor degree from a regionally accredited institution or equivalent (3-year degrees reviewed for equivalency); good standing; transcripts with at least 6 semesters; department makes final decision
Language tests
- IELTS 6.5
- TOEFL iBT 80
- Duolingo 115
- PTE Academic 58
- Cambridge 169
- 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 in Student Development in Higher Education. 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 | $24,000 USD |
|---|---|
| Application fee | $70 USD |
| Deposit | $200 USD |
Program details
| Campus | Long Beach |
|---|---|
| Faculty or school | College of Education |
| Department | Department of Counseling |
| Teaching language | English |
| Credit value | 36 |
| Study pace | Fixed |
| Post-study stay | 1 year |
| Scholarship note | Potential institutional funding may exist, but program eligibility, award amount and deadlines are not independently confirmed. |
Intakes and deadlines
Program starts
August 2027
Apply by
12 Jan 2027
59 days left
Frequently asked questions
The program takes 2 years.
The next deadline is 12 Jan 2027. Apply early, because some programs close when places fill up.
Tuition is $24,000 USD per year. The application fee is $70 USD. The deposit is $200 USD. The estimated living cost is $26,332 USD.
The minimum GPA is 2.5. Accepted language tests: IELTS 6.5, TOEFL iBT 80, Duolingo 115, PTE Academic 58, Cambridge 169, IELTS Academic 6.5.