Program Overview
The Counseling - School Psychology at California State University Los Angeles 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 - School 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: 24 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 6
- Tuition: USD 9,504 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 9,504 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
- Location: Los Angeles, United States, United States
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Counseling - School Psychology programme are prepared for diverse careers in psychology:
- Clinical Psychologist
- Organisational Psychologist
- Researcher
- Counsellor
- Human Resources Specialist
- Behaviour Analyst
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- Foundations of Special Education\xa0(3)
- Theoretical and Developmental Aspects of Behavior\xa0(3)
- Ethical, Legal, and Professional Issues in Counseling - Ethics in Counseling\xa0(3)
- Applied Behavior Analysis\xa0(3)
- Behavioral Consultation\xa0(3)
- Individual Clinical Counseling\xa0(3)
- Group Counseling\xa0(3)
- Assessment and Case Study Techniques\xa0(3)
- Assessment and Case Study Techniques Lab\xa0(1)
- Assessment of Disabilities and Evidence-Based Interventions\xa0(4)
- Assessment of Social, Emotional and Behavioral Disorders\xa0(3)
- Practicum: School-Based Consultation\xa0(2)
- Practicum: School Psychology\xa0(1-2)
- Seminar: Leadership in Pupil Personnel Services\xa0(3)
- Seminar: School Psychology\xa0(3)
- Supervised Field Experience in School Psychology\xa0(2-8)
- Supervised Field Experience in Child Welfare and Attendance\xa0(1-2)
- Behavioral Assessment and Interventions\xa0(3)
- Principles of Research and Program Evaluation in Counseling\xa0(3)
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
In addition to University requirements for admission to graduate study, students must have a 2.75 grade point average in the last 60 semester units attempted, submit the Division and College application forms, take additional examinations required by the Division, and be interviewed by the Division screening committee. Successful candidates are admitted to cohort groups and must take a prescribed sequence of cohort classes.
Applications are considered once a year for admission to the Fall Semester. Applications must be submitted to the Division of Special Education and Counseling. Cohorts are admitted to the Fall Semester of each year. Prospective candidates must check with the Division office for annual application deadlines. Late applications may be considered if space is available. Prior to admission to the program, graduate students are encouraged to obtain preliminary advisement and begin taking prerequisite and unrestricted courses, not to exceed 9 units. Upon acceptance, each student is assigned a faculty advisor and a cohort group.
English Proficiency: IELTS 6 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
USD 9,504 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 9,504 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
Tuition fees: USD 9,504 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 9,504 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
IELTS requirement: 6
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact California State University Los Angeles 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 Los Angeles
California State University Los Angeles
Los Angeles, United States
California State University, Los Angeles is a public research university in Los Angeles, California, United States. It is part of the California State University system. Cal State LA offers 142...
University Profile- Application Deadline 2015-01-18
- Start Date 2018-08-20
- Language English
- Duration 24 months
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