Overview

Educational licensing requirements are met through the Counseling Psychology program at California State University, Bakersfield, which offers:

A foundation in theories of counseling that build strong relationships with clients and knowledge of effective treatment approaches

Experiential learning, through which students learn and practice relevant skills and come to trust their own internal experience in work with clients

An understanding and sensitivity to the effects of diverse individual, familial, and cultural factors

The tools needed for life-long learning and continued professional development

Careers

Licensed counselors can work in the public sector and non-profit settings like county mental health clinics, child guidance clinics, group foster homes, school districts, hospitals and HMOs, juvenile hall, and prison settings.

They can also work in the private sector where they are employed by companies, for-profit agencies, and private practices.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Human Communication

Psychopathology/Diagnostic Interviewing

Adult & Family Development

Clinical Ethics & Law

Research Methods in Counseling Psychology

Psychological Testing

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-08-25 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-02-06 00:00:00

Language

English

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IELTS

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Credits

60 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Long Beach, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

2.5

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Bachelor's degree from an accredited university: official transcripts from all college/university work
Transcripts from a college/university outside of the U.S. will require a course-by course analysis
Affidavit of financial support
Insurance agreement form
A copy of the student’s passport
A statement of purpose
Current professional resume
3 letters of recommendation from former professors

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

12058 USD / year

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Out-of-State

12058 USD / year

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Domestic

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In-State

10110 USD / year

≈ 10110 USD / year

Living costs

Long Beach

United States

1400 - 2000 USD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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