Counseling - Option in Student Development in Higher Education (SDHE)
California State University Long BeachProgram Overview
The Counseling - Option in Student Development in Higher Education (SDHE) at California State University Long Beach is a Master programme in Education, 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 education. 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 - Option in Student Development in Higher Education (SDHE) 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
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- Tuition: USD 3,863 (Tuition (Semester)) — In-State students
- Location: Long Beach, United States, United States
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Counseling - Option in Student Development in Higher Education (SDHE) programme are prepared for diverse careers in education:
- Teacher / Lecturer
- Educational Consultant
- Curriculum Designer
- School Administrator
- Education Policy Researcher
- Training Specialist
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- Law and Ethics for Counselors
- Introduction to Clinical Interviewing
- Counseling Theories
- Cross-Cultural Counseling
- Group Counseling
- Introduction to Educational Research
- Quantitative Research Methods in Education
- Program Evaluation in Education (3)
- Counseling the Adult
- Student Development in Higher Education
- Student Development Theory in Higher Education: Theory to Practice
- Students in U. S. Higher Education
- Management of Student Development in Higher Education
- Counseling Field Work: Student Development in Higher Education
- Advanced Counseling Field Work: Student Development in Higher Education
- Advanced Professional Development Seminar in Student Development in Higher Education
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
- \xc2\xa0Baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university.
- \xc2\xa0Minimum 2.85 overall grade point average in last degree (not credential or certificate) earned from an accredited institution of higher education. Applicants whose overall GPA is less than 2.85\xc2\xa0but meet the University minimum GPA requirement and \xc2\xa0who\xc2\xa0present\xc2\xa0compelling evidence of academic and professional potential either through recent academic performance and/or experiential background, may be considered for admission at the discretion of the program admission committee.\xc2\xa0
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
USD 3,863 (Tuition (Semester)) — In-State students
Tuition fees: USD 3,863 (Tuition (Semester)) — In-State students
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact California State University Long Beach 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 Long Beach
California State University Long Beach
United States
California State University, Long Beach, also known in athletics as Long Beach State University (LBSU), is a public research university in Long Beach, California, United States. The 322-acre...
University Profile- Application Deadline December 1, 2026
- Start Date 2018-01-22
- Language English
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