Program Overview
The Counseling at California State University Fullerton 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 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
- English requirement: IELTS 6.5
- Tuition: USD 14,403 (Tuition (Year)) — International students
- Location: Fullerton, United States, United States
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Counseling programme are prepared for diverse careers in psychology:
- Clinical Psychologist
- Organisational Psychologist
- Researcher
- Counsellor
- Human Resources Specialist
- Behaviour Analyst
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- The Counseling Profession
- Pre-Practicum (basic counseling skills)
- Human Development & Functioning
- Career Counseling
- Modes of Individual Counseling
- Techniques of Brief Treatment & Assessment
- Counseling & Culture
- Child & Adolescent Counseling
- Systems of Family Counseling
- Couples Counseling
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
You need the following GPA score:
Applicants for graduate programs must have the equivalent of a bachelor’s 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).
- An acceptable Bachelor\'s Degree (or equivalent) from a regionally accredited institution.
- A minimum GPA of 3.0 for the undergraduate degree.
- A minimum GPA of 3.0 for four prerequisite courses in behavioral science courses (or equivalents): counseling theory, research methods or statistics, abnormal psychology, and human development.
- At least two of the four prerequisites must be completed at the time of entrance; any remaining prerequisite(s) must be completed during the first semester of enrollment.
- Three letters of recommendation.
These letters should address the author\'s assessment of your suitability for pursuing graduate studies and entering the counseling profession. At least one letter must be academic (i.e., written by a professor or an instructor). The Department understands that for some applicants, contacting former instructors is not feasible; in these situations, professional references, written by supervisors or managers who are familiar with your work, are also appropriate. - An interview with Department faculty.
- The GRE is not required.
- A detailed personal statement (approximately 3,000 words) should inform the faculty about the applicant\'s:
- Educational Background
- Personal biography and its relevance to your goal of becoming a counselor
- Strengths and weaknesses
- Understanding of the counseling profession, and motivation and suitability for entering it;
- Long-term professional goals.
- This statement is very important because it enables the faculty to make informed decisions regarding admission.
English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
USD 14,403 (Tuition (Year)) — International students
Tuition fees: USD 14,403 (Tuition (Year)) — International students
IELTS requirement: 6.5
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact California State University Fullerton 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 State University Fullerton
California State University Fullerton
United States
California State University, Fullerton is a public research university in Fullerton, California, United States. With a total enrollment of more than 41,000, it has the largest student body of the...
University Profile- Application Deadline Apr, 2027
- Start Date Sep, 2026
- Language English
- Duration 24 months
