Program Overview
The Counseling and Pupil Personnel Services at California Lutheran University is a MSc programme in Psychology over 24 months, delivered On-campus. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.
Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of psychology. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.
Graduates of the Counseling and Pupil Personnel Services programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across United States and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.
Key Program Features
- Duration: 24 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- Tuition: USD 34,545 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 34,545 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
- Location: California, United States, United States
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Counseling and Pupil Personnel Services programme are prepared for diverse careers in psychology:
- Clinical Psychologist
- Organisational Psychologist
- Researcher
- Counsellor
- Human Resources Specialist
- Behaviour Analyst
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- School Law
- Introduction to Educational Research
- Educational Research Design and Methodology
- Lifespan Human Development and Learning
- Counseling Theory and Practice
- Group Process and Leadership
- Consultation, Collaboration, and Supervision
- Interventions for Safe Schools and the Promotion of Student Resiliency
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
You need the following GPA score:
Applicants for graduate programs must have the equivalent of a bachelor\xe2\x80\x99s degree with a minimum GPA equivalent to 3 on a US 4.0 grading scale. Admitted applicants typically have an undergraduate GPA of or better on a 4.0 scale. No exam grade should be lower than 4.5 (European grade scale) or D (American grade scale).
Your GPA (Grade Point Average) is calculated using the grades that you received in each course, and is determined by the points assigned to each grade (e.g. for the US grading scale from A-F).
- Online application, including\xc2\xa0$25 application fee\xc2\xa0
- Official transcripts and degree certificates or certified true copies in English of all college and university records sent directly from each institution to CLU
- If you have taken the TOEFL, IELTS, GMAT or GRE exam, please send copies of any scores you have. Cal Lutheran reserves the right to request TOEFL, IELTS, GMAT or GRE scores to assist in admission decisions, although they are not always required. If available, please send a copy of your score(s) with your application.
- Personal Statement
- Two letters of recommendation from community leaders, business professionals or professors, sent directly to Cal Lutheran or submitted with the application
- Financial Responsibility Statement or Official Bank Statement\xc2\xa0
- Copy of Passport information page
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
USD 34,545 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 34,545 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
Tuition fees: USD 34,545 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 34,545 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact California Lutheran University directly for scholarship, grant, and financial aid information for this programme. Many European universities offer merit-based and need-based funding for international and domestic students.
About California Lutheran University
California Lutheran University
Thousand Oaks, United States
California Lutheran University is a distinguished institution of higher education committed to academic excellence, innovative research, and preparing students for leadership in their chosen...
University Profile- Application Deadline 2001-07-18
- Start Date 2018-07-28
- Language English
- Duration 24 months