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Master of Science in Counseling, Specialization in College Counseling and Student Services
The M.S. degree in counseling with a specialization in CCSS
is designed to prepare students for career opportunities in
higher education with particular emphasis on positions
serving university and community college students on
urban campuses. Special attention is given to working with
diverse student populations including returning,minority
and disabled students. This program is designed for two
types of students:(1) for those individuals who desire
training for entry level positions in student affairs, and (2)
for those who are already experienced professionals in
student affairs and wish to increase their theoretical
background and range of experience. The program meets
the accreditation standards of the Council for Accreditation
of Counseling and Related Education Programs (CACREP).
Prerequisites for the M.S. Program (all majors) (9 Units*)
| EPC 600 | Educational Statistics for Research and Measurement |
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An equivalent statistics class taken in past seven years may be considered at the
department's discretion | |
| EPC 430 | Development and Learning in Early Childhood Education |
| EPC 612 | Advanced Study in Child and Adolescent Development |
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Only one of either EPC 430 or EPC 612 is required. An equivalent 3-unit course may be considered at the department's discretion. | |
| EPC 451 | Fundamentals of Counseling and Guidance |
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*Each class shown is 3 units. Equivalent 3-unit courses may be considered
at the department's discretion. | |
Admission Requirements for All Masters Programs
The admission requirements for classified standing in all degrees are:
Completion of application and meeting admissions requirements of the University. (Application available online at http://www.csumentor.edu/AdmissionApp/)
Requirements include:
- Acceptable score on the Graduate Record Exam (GRE) or the Miller Analogies Test (MAT) if undergraduate GPA is below 3.0.
- Successfully pass the Upper Division Writing Proficiency Exam.
- A Bachelors degree from an accredited college or university.
Completion of application for admission to the Department graduate programs (may be downloaded here). See program advisors for specific details. This includes:
- Two letters of recommendation.
- An admission interview.
- Approval by the Department Student Affairs Committee.
Satisfactory completion of all prerequisite courses pertinent to the specialization selected,with a grade of B-or better.
Core Program for the M.S. in Counseling (21 units*)
| EPC 601 | Individual and Group Assessment |
| EPC 602 | Research Principles |
| EPC 643 | Counseling in Cross-Cultural Settings |
| EPC 655 | Seminar in Counseling Theory and Practice |
| EPC 657A | Seminar in Career Counseling Theory |
| EPC 659A | Counseling Practicum: Communication |
| EPC 659B | Counseling Practicum: Skills |
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*Each class shown is 3 units. In addition to the courses listed in the above table, an additional 36 units are required for the specialization in College Counseling and Student Services. A total of 60 units are required for the M.S. degree. *All programs must be approved by the program coordinator. This listing is provided for information purposes only, is subject to change without notice, and is not guaranteed to be correct. The student should consult the university catalog and the program coordinator for further details and course descriptions. | |
Additional Requirements for the M.S. in Counseling with a Specialization in College Counseling and Student Services
(39 units*)
| ELPS 601 | American Higher Education (3) |
| or EPC 695S | Special Topics in Student Personnel Services (3) |
| ELPS 605 | Administration of Programs in Student Services and College Counseling (3) |
| or EPC 695S | Special Topics in Student Personnel Services (3) |
| EPC 606 | Seminar in Adult Development (3) |
| or EPC 609 | Human Development:A Life-Span Perspective (3) |
| EPC 608 | Social Psychological Education (3) |
| or EPC 615 | Instructional Design (3) |
| or EPC 653 | Career Assessment (3) |
| or | Approved Course in Department of Management |
| EPC 542 | Meeting the Needs of Students (1) |
| EPC 543 | The Reflective Practitioner (1) |
| EPC 620 | College Counseling and StudentServices Profession (3) |
| EPC 622 | American College Student and Campus Environment (3) |
| EPC 658 | Seminar in Group Counseling (3) |
| EPC 658L | Group Counseling Laboratory (1) |
| EPC 659JB | Fieldwork (Supervision of First Year Mentoring Experience) (3) |
| EPC 659JC | Fieldwork in College Counseling and Student Services (3) |
| EPC 659KC | Fieldwork in College Counseling and Student Services (3) |
| Electives | Must be approved by program coordinator (1-4) |
| EPC 697 | Directed Comprehensive Studies (3) |
| or EPC 698 | Thesis/Graduate Project (3-6) |
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*All programs must be approved by the program coordinator. This listing is provided for information purposes only, is subject to change without notice, and is not guaranteed to be correct. The student should consult the university catalog and the program coordinator for further details and course descriptions. | |
Suggested Two-Year Course Sequence by Semester*
For full-time students who are not employed beyond internships
| Semester 1 (Summer) | EPC 542, 543, 657A |
| Semester 2 (Fall) | EPC 622, 655, 659A, 659JB |
| Semester 3 (Spring) | EPC 602, 620, 643, 659B |
| Semester 4 (Summer) | EPC 659S, 609 |
| Semester 5 (Fall) | EPC 601, 658, 658L, 659JC, 698C or Elective (3 units) |
| Semester 6 (Spring) | EPC 659KC, 698C or Elective (3 units), 608 or 615 or 653 or approved MGT Course, 695S |
| Semester 7 | If needed to complete thesis or project |
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*All programs must be approved by the program coordinator. This listing is provided for information purposes only, is subject to change without notice, and is not guaranteed to be correct. The student should consult the university catalog and the program coordinator for further details and course descriptions. | |
Certificate in College Counseling and Student Services
The Specialist Certificate program in College Counseling
and Student Services is designed to prepare students for
career opportunities and advancement in higher education
with particular emphasis upon those positions that serve
university and community college students on urban
campuses. Special attention is given to working with
diverse student populations including returning,minority
and disabled students.
The College Counseling and Student Services program is
designed for two types of students:
(1) for those individuals who desire training for entry
level positions in student affairs; and
(2) for those who are already experienced professionals in
student affairs and wish to increase their experience.
Fieldwork. There is a strong emphasis on the fieldwork component
in the College Counseling and Student Services program.
Students will have an opportunity to participate in
several student affairs placements at both the community
college and university level. Placement opportunities
include,but are not limited to:academic advising,
athletics (development, club sports, intramural), campus
religious organizations,career planning, clubs and
organizations, cooperative education, Dean of Students
(administration,discipline), educational equity,
entertainment, EOP, ESL, financial aid, fraternities and
sororities, disabled students,health services
(administration, family planning),housing
(administration, off-campus housing, residence halls),
international programs, leadership training, Learning
Resource Center, orientation, outreach and retention,
student government, Student Union (food service,
maintenance, operations, programming), veterans,
volunteer organizations, Women's Center.
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Requirements fof admisson to the certificate program
The Specialist Certificate in College Counseling and
Student Services is a post-masters program. Students
applying for the Specialist Certificate should hold a
Masters degree in Counseling (or the equivalent
Masters degree). Students who hold Masters degrees in closely aligned
fields other than counseling may be required to take
courses beyond those outlined for the Specialist
Certificate. Each candidate's background and experience
will be taken into consideration in determining
requirements. Master's degrees in education or other areas do not fulfill this requirement.
Program Requirements and Suggested Course Sequence by Semester*
The following course requirements meet the
requirements for the Certificate in College Counseling
and Student Services (CCSS) for graduate students who
have a masters degree in counseling or equivalent
masters degree.
| Semester 1 Fall |
EPC 622 American College Student and Campus Environment (3) |
| EPC 657A Career Development (3) | |
| Semester 2 Spring | EPC 620 College Counseling and Student Services Profession (3) |
| EPC 643 Cross-Cultural Counseling (3) | |
| Semester 3 Summer | EPC 695S Introduction to Higher Ed |
| Semester 4 Fall | EPC 659JC Fieldwork in College Student Personnel Services (3) |
| EPC 601 Assessment (3) | |
| Semester 5 Spring | EPC 659KC Fieldwork in College Student Personnel Services (3) |
| EPC 695S Capstone | |
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*All programs must be approved by the program coordinator. This listing is provided for information purposes only, is subject to change without notice, and is not guaranteed to be correct. The student should consult the university catalog and the program coordinator for further details and course descriptions. | |
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