Counseling Program Requirements

Step 1: BA or BS Degree
Complete a Bachelor's degree with a minimum of 3.0 cumulative gpa (on a 4.0 scale) from an accredited university (or a minimum of 3.0 for all graduate work attempted).
Step 2: CBEST and Certificate of Clearance, (School Counseling only)
Obtain a Certificate of Clearance and a CBEST score if you are applying for School Counseling. (Scores must be reported for admission to the program; passing scores are required prior to internships). Applications for the CBEST and Certificate of Clearance are available from the Credentials Office (Education 102; phone 661/654-2110).
Step 3: Prerequisites
Successfully complete undergraduate or graduate course in Statistics within 5 years of application to the program with a grade of "C" or higher. Obtain experience in the field through volunteer, paraprofessional, or professional work. For example, substitute teaching or other classroom experience is suggested for School Counselor applicants.
Step 4: University Application for Graduate Study
Submit a Graduate Application for Admission through the CSUB Admissions office (Student Services Building; phone 661/654-3036). Designate Code Number 08261: Education/Counseling/Guidance on Part B. The application may be submitted on-line at: http://www.csumentor.edu/AdmissionApp/
Step 5: Counseling Program Application
Obtain a CSUB Counseling Program Admissions Application, available from the Advanced Education Department office (Education 238; phone 661/654-3055). AFTER you are formally accepted by the university for graduate study, submit a completed program application to the Graduate Studies Office (Education 105; phone 661/654-3160). Admission deadlines are October 15 for Winter Quarter, February 15 for Spring Quarter, and April 15 for Fall Quarter.
Step 6: Take courses prior to, or concurrent with, program admission
Graduate students admitted to the university may "sample" the following courses prior to formal admission by the Educational Counseling Program: EDCS 540 (Introduction to Counseling, Fall, Spring), EDCS 601 (Substance Abuse, Fall), EDCS 510 (Developmental Counseling, Winter), and EDCS 570 (Career Counseling, Spring). These courses are offered on a space available basis only. Please call the Advanced Education Department office (661/654-3055) for registration information.