Program Overview
The Counseling - School Psychology at California State University Northridge 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 6.5
- Tuition: USD 7,866 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 7,866 (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
- Individual and Group Assessment
- Clinical Research and Program Evaluation
- Diversity in Counseling
- Seminar in Counseling Theory and Practice
- Communication Skills in Counseling
- Practicum in Counseling
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
- Complete University application and\xc2\xa0requirements.
- Have earned a baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university.
- Have been in good standing at the last institution attended.
- Have at least a 2.5 GPA in the last 60 semester/90 quarter units attempted.
- All applicants to the School Psychology Option are required to take the Graduate Record Examination.
- If an applicant\xc2\x92s cumulative undergraduate GPA is less than 3.0, the applicant must score at or above the 50th percentile on one of the three sections of the aptitude test of the GRE\xc2\xa0(i.e., verbal, quantitative or analytical).
- Pass the Upper Division Writing Proficiency Exam by earning a score of 8 or higher.
- Complete the department application for admission to graduate programs.
- Submit two or three letters of recommendation on letterhead, the departmental application and departmental recommendation form.
- Participate in the admission\xc2\x92s interview process.
- Be accepted by the Departmental Student Affairs Committee.
- Complete all required prerequisite courses with a grade of \xc2\x93B\xc2\x94 or better within the past 7 years. (Equivalent courses may be substituted for prerequisites.)
- EPC 314\xc2\xa0or\xc2\xa0314BL Psychological Foundations, K-12 (3)*
- EPC 430 Development and Learning in Early Childhood Education (3)
- EPC 451 Fundamentals of Counseling and Guidance (3)
- EPC 600 Educational Statistics for Research and Measurement (3)
*Waived for applicants who have a teaching credential.
English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
USD 7,866 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 7,866 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
Tuition fees: USD 7,866 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 7,866 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
IELTS requirement: 6.5
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact California State University Northridge 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 Northridge
California State University Northridge
United States
California State University, Northridge, is a public university in the Northridge neighborhood of Los Angeles, California, United States. With a total enrollment of 36,960 students, it has the...
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