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The Counselor Education program and faculty are dedicated to providing students with the knowledge and skills necessary to address the needs and concerns of a diverse society. Our program is devoted to social justice and advocacy, working within both our classes and communities, to actively oppose discrimination and celebrate diversity. Throughout the program, emphasis is placed on both personal and professional development with experiential learning infused within the curriculum.

Several courses involve participation, such as service learning in community agencies and schools, prior to the required supervised field placements. Our Counselors-in-Training are required to participate in their own personal counseling, with professionals not affiliated with our educational programs, to aid in their counselor identity development in becoming a reflective practitioner. Graduates leave with a strong foundation in counseling theories and techniques, as well as skills specific to their specialization, to apply in a multicultural society.

The Master of Science in Counseling prepares professional counselors for employment in a variety of settings such as public and private agencies, universities and colleges, schools and private practice. This degree meets the educational requirements for becoming a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC) in the State of California. The programs are clinically oriented, with didactic and experiential courses, a 100-hour clinical practicum, and 600 hours of field experience.

Career Counseling

The Career Counseling Specialization provides students with the knowledge, theory, and skills to work as effective counselors/career development specialists, and consultants in a variety of settings: community-based agencies, schools (K-12), colleges and universities, private practice, business, industry, and government. Students are trained to facilitate a holistic career development/career decision-making/planning process with groups and individuals that integrates personal, social, and career needs. Students develop the skills to address current issues such as career self-reliance, work/family/life balance, multiculturalism, diversity, and lifelong learning.

Marriage, Couple, & Family Counseling

The Marriage, Family and Child Counseling Specialization provides students with all the educational competencies required by the California State Board of Behavioral Sciences (BBS) for licensure as a Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT). Emphasis is placed on training individuals to become social change agents and to work in diverse settings. Students also learn how to address developmental and preventative concerns, especially those of children.

Rehabilitation Counseling

The Rehabilitation Counseling Program prepares graduates to serve all individuals with disabilities, learn disability law, and advocate for people with disabilities. This program provides several opportunities for our graduates to be multiculturally competent counselors in the professional world. Students are eligible for their Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor License (LPCC) as well as their Certified Rehabilitation Counseling (CRC) Credential.

School Counseling with Embedded PPS-SC Credential

The School Counseling Specialization is designed for individuals who seek to become elementary, middle, or secondary school counselors. This program meets the requirements for the K-12 California Pupil Personnel Services-School Counseling (PPS-SC) Credential. Students in this program are prepared to function as key members of an educational team seeking to optimize children’s academic, socio-emotional, and career development.