The study includes ethnic and cultural differences in the decision-making process. The development of basic skills which include attending, responding, interpretation, and decision making. The training includes practicum experience in interviewing skills. The Department of Counseling requires at least 60 units of approved graduate work for the Master of Science degrees. All students go through a basic core sequence of academic courses including four semesters of supervised counseling practice and internship.
Students select electives according to their area of specialization.
Two different academic year field placements are required. The department works collaboratively with over 150 community agencies that provide service and training opportunities for our students. These agencies are carefully screened to meet our standards. Fieldwork placements are viewed as an integral part of the training of prospective counselors. Prior to admission, an applicant may petition the Department of Counseling Selections Committee for up to 27 hours of appropriate post-baccalaureate degree work taken in other departments or other institutions within seven years of the date of their application.