Master of Science in Counseling (CSP)
Application Deadlines
| Online Option | In-Person Option |
|---|---|
| Next start: Spring 2026 | Next start: Fall 2025 |
| App deadline, priority: September 1, 2025 | App deadline, priority: January 15, 2025 |
| App deadline, final: November 10, 2025 | App deadline, final: June 15, 2025 |
MS in Counseling (CSP) Requirements
The MS in Counseling (CSP) is open to students from all undergraduate majors who have graduated from a regionally accredited college or university.
If you have any questions about applying to the master’s in college counseling program, call 805-493-3325 or email clugrad@callutheran.edu to get in touch with a graduate enrollment specialist.
Application Checklist
- Online application
- Advising appointment with a graduate enrollment specialist (strongly recommended)
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Recommendation forms (2)
- Cal Lutheran will send the required form to your two professional or academic recommenders. You can continue with your application without waiting for your recommenders to complete the form.
- Official transcript(s) from a regionally accredited college or university
- Personal statement
- Application fee ($30)
Language Proficiency
International students are eligible to apply to the MS in Counseling (CSP) program. In addition to the requirements listed above, international students must submit:
- Course by course evaluated transcripts by a NACES member company, official transcript, certified true copy in English
- Financial Responsibility Statement or Official Bank Statement
- Copy of Passport Information page
- Minimum acceptable test scores are as follows (submit one):
- TOEFL (88)
- IELTS (6.5)
- Duolingo (120)
- Pearson’s (PTE Academic) (58)
- Completion of ELS 112
Transcript Information
Official transcripts must be ordered and sent directly to Cal Lutheran via certified e-transcript or mail. E-transcripts are recommended where possible.
- By email: If a selection list is available, please choose “California Lutheran University” or use clugrad@callutheran.edu for direct entry
- By mail: California Lutheran University, 60 West Olsen Road, #2200, Thousand Oaks, CA 91360-2700
Request Information
To learn more about the Graduate Degree Programs offered by the Cal Lutheran Graduate School of Education and download a brochure, please fill out the form. You can also get in touch with an enrollment specialist directly by calling us at 805-493-3325 or for the online Master of Science in Counseling and College Student Personnel call 805-521-9856.
