Program Overview
The Counseling Psychology at California State University Bakersfield is a MSc programme in Psychology over 36 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 Psychology 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: 36 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- Tuition: USD 3,369 (Tuition (Module)) — National students
- Location: Bakersfield, United States, United States
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Counseling Psychology programme are prepared for diverse careers in psychology:
- Clinical Psychologist
- Organisational Psychologist
- Researcher
- Counsellor
- Human Resources Specialist
- Behaviour Analyst
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- Human Communication I
- Psychopathology/Diagnostic Interviewing
- Adult & Family Development
- Clinical Ethics & Law
- Research Methods in Counseling Psychology
- Psychological Testing
- Cross-Cultural Issues in Counseling
- Psychopharmacological & Chemical Dependency
- Addications Counseling
- Career Development Counseling
- Couples & Sexuality Counseling
- Theories of Individual Counseling
- Techniques of Individual Counseling
- Theories of Family Counseling
- theories & Practice of Group Counseling
- Counseling Children & Adolescents
- Techniques of Group & Family Counseling
- Couples Therapy
- Techniques of Group Counseling
- Practicum I
- Practicum II
- Traineeship I
- Traineeship II
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 3.2 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).
Students applying to the M.S. in Counseling Psychology program must meet the following admission requirements:
- A bachelor\xc2\x92s degree from an accredited university
- A grade point average of 3.2 or better in your most recent two years of academic work
- Three prerequisite courses completed within the last 5 years with a B- or better
- Elementary statistics
- Abnormal Psychology
- Child Psychology, Human Development (infancy through adolescence), or Life-span Development
Application Procedures
Students who meet the admission requirements may apply to the M.S. in Counseling Psychology by following these steps:
1. Complete the MS in Counseling Psychology Program Application Packet. This application packet includes a program application and requires official transcripts, a seven to ten page personal statement describing your experiences, skills, and professional goals, three letters of recommendation, and a self-rating form.
2. Complete the CSUB graduate application
3. Both applications and all supplementary materials they require (e.g., transcripts) must be submitted by the appropriate deadlines. Be sure to follow directions carefully, submit all required materials, and send them to the
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
USD 3,369 (Tuition (Module)) — National students
Tuition fees: USD 3,369 (Tuition (Module)) — National students
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact California State University Bakersfield 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 Bakersfield
California State University Bakersfield
United States
California State University, Bakersfield is a public university in Bakersfield, California. It was established in 1965 as Kern State College and officially in 1968 as California State College...
University Profile- Language English
- Duration 36 months