Programs in Career Education and Counseling
Master of Science in Counseling, Specialization in Career Counseling
This degree specialization program offers graduate-level training in career counseling theory;resources and program development; organizational behavior and administration; individual and group vocational assessment; and the career development of special populations. These areas have been identified by the National Career Development Association (NCDA) as essential competency areas for Master Career Counselor Certification (NCDA). Graduates of the program will be prepared for employment as career counselors in educational settings; business,industry and government; community-based agencies and organizations; and career counseling/consulting firms.
Prerequisites for the M.S. Program (all majors) (9 Units*)
| *Each class shown is 3 units. | |
| EPC 600 | Educational Statistics for Research and Measurement |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| 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 |
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 at the Admissions Office.) 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. 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 prerequisite courses pertinent to the specialization selected,with a grade of B-or better.
Core Program for the M.S. in Counseling (all majors) (24 units*)
| *Each class shown is 3 units. A total of 60 units are required for the M.S. degree. An additional 36 units are required for the specialization in Career Counseling. 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. | |
| EPC 601 | Individual and Group Assessment |
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| 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 |
| EPC 671 | Law and Ethics |
Additional Requirements for the M.S. in Counseling with a Specialization in Career Counseling (36 units*)
| *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. | |
| EPC 609 | Human Development:Life Span Perspective (3) |
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| EPC 607 | Motivation in Learning and Development (3) |
| EPC 653 | Measurement for School and Career Counseling (3) |
| EPC 657B | Seminar in Career Counseling Resources (3) |
| EPC 658 | Group Counseling (3) |
| EPC 658L | Group Counseling Lab (1) |
| EPC 659C & D | Fieldwork in Career Counseling (1-6) |
| EPC 660 | Counseling for Career Adjustment and Change (3) |
| EPC 662 | Current Issues in CareerEducation and Counseling (3) |
| or SPED 622 | Career Education for the Handicapped (3) |
| MGT 620 | Behavior in Organizations (3) |
| or S0C 400 | Organizational Analysis (3) |
| EPC 697 | Comprehensive Exam (3-6) |
| or EPC 698 | Thesis/Graduate Project (3-6) |
| Electives | Must be approved by the program coordinator (5) |
Suggested Course Sequence by Semester*
| Total units required for degree: 60 | |
| *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. | |
| Semester 1 | EPC 602, 655, 657A, 659A |
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| Semester 2 | EPC 643, 657B, 659B, 653 |
| Semester 3 | EPC 658/658L, 659C, 607, & MGT 670 or SOC 400 |
| Semester 4 | EPC 601, 659D, 671, & 662 or SPED 622 |
| Semester 5 | EPC 607, 660, 606 or 609, & 697 or 698C, ELECTIVE (2 units) |
| Semester 6 | 2 units elective |
Certificate in Career Education and Counseling
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The purpose of this certificate is to provide students who have previously completed a masters degree or Pupil Personnel Services Credential or who are concurrently enrolled in a masters degree or credential program in the Department of Educational Psychology and Counseling with knowledge and professional skills in career counseling theory, applications, and program development; organizational theory;career and educational information; individual and group vocational assessment; and career counseling for special populations. These areas have been identified by the National Career Development Association (NCDA) as essential competency areas for National Career Counselor Certification (NCCC).
Students completing the program will earn a Certificate in Career Education and Counseling, and will be prepared for employment as career counselors in educational settings, including schools; business, industry and government; community-based agencies and organizations;and career counseling/consulting firms.
Prerequisites for the Certificate Program
- M.A./M.S.in Educational Psychology and Counseling,a field approved by the Program Coordinator;or a Basic Pupil Personnel Services Credential,or Concurrent enrollment in a masters degree program in Educational Psychology and Counseling or PPS Credential.
- One course in the Sociology of Work (SOC 340), or Organizational Behavior (MGT 360), or the equivalent.
Suggested Course Sequence by Semester*
| Total units required for the certificate: 27 | ||
| *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. Students must also complete a professional development requirement. | ||
| Semester 1 | EPC | 657A Seminar Career Counseling Theory (3) |
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| One of the following: | ||
| MGT 670 | Organizational Behavior and Administration (3) or | |
| SOC 400 | Social Organization (3) or | |
| EPC 607 | Motivation in Learning and Development: Theories and Applications in Educational Psychology (3) | |
| Semester 2 | EPC 653 | Measurement for School and Career Counseling (3) |
| EPC 655 | Seminar in Counseling Theory and Practice (3) | |
| EPC 657B | Seminar in Career Counseling Resources (3) | |
| Semester 3 | EPC 658 | Seminar in Group Counseling (3) |
| EPC 658L | Group Counseling Laboratory (1) | |
| EPC 660 | Counseling for Career Adjustment and Change (3) | |
| Semester 4 | EPC 662 | Current Issues in Career Education and Counseling (3) or |
| SPED 612 | Special Education for the Handicapped (3) | |
Professional Development Requirement
In addition to certificate course requirements, students will be expected to complete a minimum of 40 hours of professional development training outside of a classroom setting. Approved training might include conference attendance, seminars, and workshops. Students may not receive certificate validation for professional development training in excess of ten hours per semester.