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Tuition USD 7,866 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 7,866 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
Degree MSc
Duration 24 months
Delivery On-campus
Location United States
Language English

Program Overview

The School Counseling 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 School 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

  1. Duration: 24 months
  2. Language of instruction: English
  3. Study mode: On-campus
  4. English requirement: IELTS 6.5
  5. Tuition: USD 7,866 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 7,866 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
  6. Location: Los Angeles, United States, United States

Career Opportunities

Graduates of the School Counseling programme are prepared for diverse careers in psychology:

  1. Clinical Psychologist
  2. Organisational Psychologist
  3. Researcher
  4. Counsellor
  5. Human Resources Specialist
  6. Behaviour Analyst

Program Curriculum

Course Structure

  1. Research Principles
  2. Advanced Psychological Foundations of Education
  3. Diversity in Counseling
  4. Seminar in Counseling Theory and Practice
  5. Communication Skills in Counseling
  6. 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.
  • If cumulative undergraduate GPA is less than 3.0, score at or above the 50th percentile on one of the three sections of the aptitude test of the Graduate Record Examination (i.e., verbal, quantitative or analytical) or on the Miller Analogies Test (MAT). Applicants to the School Psychology Program are required to take the GRE or MAT.
  • Pass Upper Division Writing Proficiency Exam by earning a score of 8 or higher.

  • Complete the department application for admission to graduate programs.
  • Submit two\xc2\xa0recommendations, either as letters or on the departmental 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.\xc2\xa0(Equivalent courses may be substituted for prerequisites.)
  • \xc2\xa0Psychological Foundations,\xc2\xa0K-12\xc2\xa0(3)
    or\xc2\xa0Development and Learning in Early Childhood Education (3)
  • Fundamentals of Counseling and Guidance (3)
  • Educational Statistics for Research and Measurement (3)

    • 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

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    California State University Northridge

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    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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    • Language English
    • Duration 24 months
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