College of Health and Human Development. Learn more about program costs on our Fees page. as well as networking opportunities to advance their careers or enter new fields. Individuals may not be eligible for licensure or may be required to be on probation as part of seeking the license. graduate, undergraduate or community/junior college. This is a new, and only, emphasis within the M.S. To report problems or comments with this site, please contact eipcommunications@fullerton.edu. California State University, Fullerton. The nimo: Latinx Counseling Emphasis will provide trainees course curriculum that: meets requirements to pursue licensure as Professional Clinical Counselors and Marriage and Family therapists in California; is grounded in nationally-approved competencies and; focuses on developing self-awareness as a bilingual and bicultural counselor, knowledge of Latinx-cultures and familiarity with interventions appropriate to Latinx and Spanish-speaking clients. CSUF is committed to ensuring equal accessibility to our users. Our lifelong learning opportunities range from programs for children to retirees, . To answer some questions you may have about the program, check out We prepare counselors who will be sensitive to the diverse ethnic and religious heritages, lifestyles and special needs of individuals and families. Students will be able to: critically analyze research methodology and the professional literature regarding a counseling topic; construct an original research project; and demonstrate professional writing skills in accordance with APA guidelines. Let us know about any accessibility problems you encounter using this website. We also believe that counselors can best help people by understanding the relationship of emotional distress to family dynamics and to the social and cultural contexts that shape our lives. in Counseling Traditional Program and every three years, we accept approximately 24 students to our M.S. CSUF Campus is Closed for the holidays December 26, 2022 through January 2, 2023. University, Fullerton. as well as networking opportunities to advance their careers or enter new fields. Applicants may apply for the Spring 2025 M.S. CSUF is committed to ensuring equal accessibility to our users. social justice workshops The Curriculum comprises of 63 units, most of which are in a traditional face-to-face format. Valeria has previously worked at DIRC as a graduate student assistant for the Womens & Adult Reentry Center and mentorship graduate assistant for the LGBT Queer Resource Center and the African American Resource Center. With her new position in the Justice League, she hopes to learn more about Diversity & Equity and about different communities and cultures. He earned his Bachelors of Arts in History and African American studies with a minor in Sociology at California State University, Fullerton. Our students begin working as therapists in non-profit community agencies by their third or fourth semesters. CSUF is committed to ensuring equal accessibility to our users. An authoritative source of information is "Laws and Regulations Relating to the Practice of Marriage, Family and Child Counseling, Licensed Clinical Social Work, Licensed Educational Psychology, and Licensed Professional Clinical Counseling" issued by the Board of Behavioral Sciences and available on the BBS website. With Hannahs role in Justice League and DIRC, she is excited to work closely with staff members to further conversations of social justice, foster intentional relationships, and provide resources to marginalized communities. He has worked in the Office of Multicultural Student Affairs at Iowa State University. For International Students FAQs, click here COVID-19 Vaccine Requirement for Students and Instructors . See IT Disaster Recovery website Hannah is a fifth year Graphic and Interactive Design Major with a minor in Digital Marketing. The one course all students must take in the summer is COUN 590 Advanced Counseling Techniques, which must be taken in the yearstudents are seeing clients during their practicum experience. Download Word viewer, or download Excel viewer, or download PowerPoint viewer. Monica Cruz serves as the Justice League Graduate Student Assistant for DIRC and is pursuing a Masters of Science in Higher Education at CSUF. Licensure and credentialing requirements are set by agencies that are not controlled by or affiliated with the CSU and requirements can change at any time. Please note that advising appointments setup through this website are only for the Master of Science in Counseling program. All Rights Reserved. Let us know about Or visit the BBS website She earned her Bachelors of Arts in Psychology at CSUDH and has experience working in First-Year Experience, Psychological Services, HR and Payroll. and Winter Sessions help Cal State Fullerton students graduate on-time or early. In addition, on campus she serves the greater CSUF student population as Titan Career Ambassador, to network and promote career readiness for the Titan community. Cost:Tuition isdue before the start of every term. California State University, Fullerton. law and business schools. Summer classes meet twice a week. For each of these SLOs, assessment measures have been established to determine student progress. There was a problem with the left navigation. (CACREP). PSYC 361; or equivalent, Download Word viewer, or download Excel viewer, or download PowerPoint viewer. Mailing Address: 800 N. State College Blvd., #THall 1403, Fullerton, CA 92831. She is a first-generation queer indigenous latinx woman. In her free time, Valeria enjoys journaling, baking, sleeping, and spending time with family and friends. Students can attend full time or part time, depending on their individual needs. Students will be able to: demonstrate awareness of the social and cultural influences on human behavior; demonstrate effective counseling skills; evaluate clients progress; recognize and mitigate countertransference; and conduct counseling with appropriate awareness of ethical and legal issues. Outside of DIRC, Valeria is part of the Animo Research Lab, where she works on researching the importance of culturally sensitive and bilingual counseling. For admittance into the program, you must have completed the following minimum requirements The training program emphasizes human diversity, self-growth, and a positive learning environment, where you will feel the support of the faculty. There was a problem with the left navigation. The Department of Counseling prepares students to become clinical mental health counselors. As part of an on-going evaluation of the program, the department has established five primary Student Learning Outcomes (SLOs). Let us know about any accessibility problems you encounter using this website. We'll do our best to improve things and get you the information you need. Any remaining prerequisites must be completed during the first semester of enrollment. All Rights Reserved. We offer a 63-unit program, which can be completed in as little as three years and up to five years, depending on the pace chosen by the student. The Justice League provides The one exception is COUN 538 Crisis Intervention and Trauma Treatment, which is a hybrid modality and requires students to attend two full day Saturdays; for this particular class, all other coursework will be completed on-line. Cost: Tuition is due before the start of every term. Our program is approved by the California State Board of Behavioral Sciences (BBS) to meet all of the educational requirements preparing students for state licensure as Licensed Professional Clinical Counselors (LPCC) and as Licensed Marriage and Family Therapists (LMFT). In her free time, she enjoys meditating, going thrifting, dancing, going on dates with friends, and a night in. Classification and Advancement to Candidacy, Student Learning Outcome Assessment Results. She hopes her designs encourage community, accessibility, and compassion for anyone who encounters it. Let us know about any accessibility problems you encounter using this website. We train students to provide evidence-based brief and long-term counseling while maintaining professional identities as counselors and marriage and family therapists. Diversity Initiatives & Resource Centers. Students can choose to take up to two courses per semester. Our 63-unit clinical mental health counseling program is designed to prepare students to meet licensure requirements for LPCC and/or LPCC . This site is maintained by As someone who identifies as a queer Latinx woman, she hopes she will be able to help students achieve their academic goals and encourage them to find their communities. We'll do our best to improve things and get you the information you need. View program fees and financial aid options. To report problems or comments with this site, please contact Although she finds herself experimenting with a variety of different methods constantly, the core of her work remains the same. Valeria Ayala (She/her/Ella) Graduate Student Assistant, Women's Resource Center Valeria is a third-year graduate student in the Master of Science Counseling program with an emphasis on the Latinx community. If you would like to receive application updates, join our email list below. and assessment techniques while developing a personal counseling approach. Each year, we accept approximately 60 students to our M.S. It is advisable to write to the BBS for a registration packet early (e.g., at the beginning of the last semester). in Counseling Our program prepares students to seek the Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist license and the Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor credentials. This site is maintained by We will resume responding to requests upon our return on January 3, 2023 at 8 a.m. Website and online services unavailable on May 29. For International Students FAQs, click here COVID-19 Vaccine Requirement for Students and Instructors . Students complete the program in three to five years depending on their study plan. This site is maintained by Extension and International Programs. Bachelor's degree (or equivalent) with a minimum 3.0 GPA. Let us know about any accessibility problems you encounter using this website. you will also receive program and application updates. law and business schools. She has many artistic endeavors she enjoys taking part in, whether it be through digital works, or traditional mediums like oil painting, or hand-lettering. College of Health and Human Development. This means that we are respectful of different counseling philosophies, flexible in our approaches depending on client and student needs, and united in our belief that relationships remain at the core of all helping encounters. Admission into the MS in Counseling program is competitive and based on a number of in Counseling Evening Cohort starting August 1, 2024 and the deadline for applications is October 1, 2024. , For International Students FAQs, click here , COVID-19 Vaccine Requirement for Students and Instructors , Bachelor's degree (or equivalent) with a minimum 3.0 GPA, Three letters of recommendation with at least one letter from an academic reference M.S. All Rights Reserved. and communicate with students and instructors/professors online. They are the regular season conference champions for the 4th time in 5 seasons. Students are designated trainees by the BBS and must complete 280 client contact hours as part of the degree. When shes not designing away from the computer, you can find her reading books, visiting new coffee shops, or spending time with loved ones. For more detailed information regarding the application process. any accessibility problems you encounter using this website.We'll do our best to improve things and get you the information you need. The Curriculum comprises of 63 units, most of which are in a traditional face-to-face format. Areas of study:Advanced human development, assessment techniques and ethical and legal issues; counseling EIP expands access to University classes through Open University, Summer Session and This site is maintained by Cal State Fullertons MS in Counseling Program aims to help you master advanced theories Our graduates work in schools, community agencies, hospitals, government agencies, businesses and in private practice. California State University, Fullerton. College of Health and Human Development. To report problems or comments with this site, please contact eipcommunications@fullerton.edu. California State University, Fullerton. Students are responsible for determining whether they can meet licensure or credentialing requirements. Certificate programs provide working professionals with evening and weekend courses, DIRCs Justice League aims to transform students into agents of change who can engage with issues of justice at the personal, communal and institutional level. Download Word viewer, or download Excel viewer, or download PowerPoint viewer. Students are designated trainees by the BBS and can accrue licensing hours after they have been classified by the Department and begin their fieldwork practicum. as well as preparation programs for those looking to apply to professional health-care, Not only degree and include registration as an associate and passing official examinations. Maliya is a fourth year Business Administration with an emphasis in General Management and minor in African American Studies and serves the Programs and Activities Lead with the Social Justice team. Students will demonstrate knowledge of counseling theories and a bio-psycho-sociocultural framework and apply them to case conceptualization. Each of these learning outcomes is evaluated across several courses and may be measured by grades/scores on particular assignments or evaluations by professors and practicum supervisors. Minimum Requirements. (exceptions for the academic reference requirement can be made). He also has a Masters of Science in Education, with a concentration in Higher Education from CSUF. Please Visit Justice League webpage to learn more about the team. All Rights Reserved. hhdweb@fullerton.edu. Cohort program. Online programs are structured with lectures and assignments, and allow you to interact Completion of prerequisite courses with a minimum 3.0 GPA. We encourage students to go through the program at a pace that fits with their family and work needs. She is a first-generation Afro-Latina and has used her various roles here on campus to promote and educate cultural diversity.