School Counseling, MS

Admission Requirements

Master of Science in School Counseling Admission Requirements

Admission standards for graduate studies at California Baptist University can be found in the Admissions section of the University Catalog. Specific admission requirements for the graduate program in School Counseling is listed below.

Minimum 3.0 grade point average.
Certificate of Clearance must be granted prior to admission.
California Basic Educational Skills Test (CBEST) must be taken prior to admission and passed by completion of the second semester of enrollment. Documentation must be provided.
Prerequisites (completed with grades of C or better)
- General Psychology
- Growth Development and Learning or Life Span Development
- Abnormal Psychology or Personality Theory
Three Recommendations, completed on forms provided, from professional sources who can address your potential for success. Family members and friends may not complete recommendations
Comprehensive Essay of at least 500 words that includes the following elements:
- Purpose for entering the program
- Why you are suited to be an educator
- Reasons for choosing to study at California Baptist University
Acceptance by the director of the graduate program

Program Requirements (48 units)

Students completing all requirements including course requirements, 100 hours of introductory fieldwork, 600 hours of field experience/ internship following completion of coursework, and a passing score on the required Praxis exam for School Counseling, will be eligible for the Master of Science in School Counseling and may apply for recommendation for the Pupil Personnel Services Credential with a Specialization in School Counseling.

Core Requirements (30 units)

School Counseling Requirements (8 units)

Practicum Course Requirements (4 units)

Final Field Experience Requirement (6 units)

Students must have documented at least 100 clock hours in practicum fieldwork through the completion of the practicum courses to be approved to begin the field experience/internship requirements.