{"id":4450,"date":"2024-03-21T12:36:48","date_gmt":"2024-03-21T19:36:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.callutheran.edu\/programs\/graduate\/msc-csp\/"},"modified":"2026-09-30T13:53:04","modified_gmt":"2026-09-30T20:53:04","slug":"msc-csp","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.callutheran.edu\/programs\/graduate\/msc-csp\/","title":{"rendered":"Master of Science in Counseling and College Student Personnel Degree"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"quick-facts bg-purple-alt txt-white p-4 p-lg-5 mb-5\">\n<div class=\"row g-4\">\n<div class=\"col-md-6\">\n<p class=\"h5 p-0 m-0 txt-gold mb-2\"><strong>In-Person Option<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul class=\"mb-3\">\n<li>Graduate in 2.5 years<\/li>\n<li>Two courses per term, weeknight classes in Thousand Oaks<\/li>\n<li>Cohort-based, classes of fewer than 25 students<\/li>\n<li>300 hours of supervised field placements (2 placements, 150 hours each)<\/li>\n<li>Next start: August 23, 2027<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"mb-0\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.callutheran.edu\/programs\/apply-now\/\" class=\"btn btn-gold-alt btn-medium\">Apply Now<\/a><\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"col-md-6\">\n<p class=\"h5 p-0 m-0 txt-gold mb-2\"><strong>Online Option<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul class=\"mb-3\">\n<li>Graduate in 1.5 years<\/li>\n<li>Two courses per term, weekly live evening sessions<\/li>\n<li>Cohort-based, classes of fewer than 25 students<\/li>\n<li>300 hours of supervised field placements (2 placements, 150 hours each)<\/li>\n<li>Next start: January 11, 2027<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"mb-0\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.callutheran.edu\/programs\/apply-now\/\" class=\"btn btn-gold-alt btn-medium\">Apply Now<\/a><\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"open-house bg-green p-4 my-4\">\n<p class=\"h3 fw-bold txt-green\">Join Us for Our Graduate Programs Open House<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-1\"><strong>Date:<\/strong> Thursday, October 22, 2026<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-1\"><strong>Time:<\/strong> 6:00\u20137:30 p.m. PT<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-3\"><strong>Format:<\/strong> In-person On campus<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/admissions.callutheran.edu\/register\/?id=b6e83a50-0ec1-4711-8a4a-469e66a49a89\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" class=\"btn btn-gold-alt btn-medium btn-arrow\">Register Now<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n<p>You came to this work because you want to help students. California Lutheran University helps you build the counseling skills and higher education knowledge to do it well.<\/p>\n<p>The MS in Counseling and College Student Personnel program focuses on the real work of college counseling: helping students make decisions, recover from setbacks, understand their options and keep moving toward graduation. You\u2019ll work through counseling theory in depth, building foundational frameworks and the microskills you\u2019ll use in every conversation with a student.<\/p>\n<p>The program includes 300 hours of supervised practice at a college or university of your choice, so you can connect coursework to the day-to-day work of serving students. Graduates go on to roles in academic advising, career counseling, retention, student conduct, dean\u2019s offices and other areas of higher education.<\/p>\n<div class=\"block pt-3 pb-5\">\n<div class=\"row g-0\">\n<div class=\"col\">\n      <!-- RFI form include --><\/p>\n<div class=\"form-wrap som-form-section p-4 p-lg-5\">\n<div class=\"row\">\n<div class=\"col-lg-5\">\n            <p class=\"h2 mb-4 fw-bold txt-purple\">Request Information<\/p>\n<p class=\"form-intro\">To learn more about the <strong class=\"gse-program-name\">graduate degree programs<\/strong> offered by the Cal Lutheran Graduate School of Education and <a href=\"javascript:void(0);\" class=\"focus fw-bold\">download a brochure<\/a>, please fill out the form. You can also get in touch with an enrollment specialist directly by calling us at <a href=\"tel:805-493-3325\" class=\"fw-bold\">805-493-3325<\/a> or for the <strong>online Master of Science in Counseling and College Student Personnel<\/strong> call <a href=\"tel:805-521-9856\" class=\"fw-bold\">805-521-9856<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n          <\/div>\n<div class=\"col-lg-7\">\n            <div class=\"form\">\r\n\t<form id=\"rfi_form\" action=\"https:\/\/allcampus.archacrm.com\/v1\/inquiry\" method=\"POST\">\r\n\t\t<input id=\"ace_key\" name=\"ace_key\" type=\"hidden\" value=\"d0c895dd-7532-4687-9009-c7effaa8b7f8\"\/>\r\n\t\t<input id=\"ace_redirect\" name=\"ace_redirect\" type=\"hidden\" value=\"\/programs\/thanks-msc\/\"\/>\r\n\t\t<input style=\"display: none;\" id=\"website\" name=\"website\" type=\"text\" value=\"\" tabindex=\"-1\" autocomplete=\"off\" \/>\r\n\r\n        <!-- Hidden field for actual submitted program -->\r\n\t\t<input type=\"hidden\" id=\"programs\" name=\"programs\" value=\"\" \/>\r\n\r\n\t\t<div class=\"select-wrap\">\r\n\t\t\t<label class=\"question\" for=\"program_select\">Program of Interest:<span class=\"asterisk\">*<\/span><\/label>\r\n\t\t\t<select id=\"program_select\" required>\r\n\t\t\t\t<option value=\"\">[Select Program of Interest]<\/option>\r\n\t\t\t\t<option value=\"CalLu-GSE-CSP\">Master of Science in Counseling and College Student Personnel<\/option>\r\n\t\t\t\t<option value=\"CalLu-GSE-PPS\">Master of Science in Counseling and Pupil Personnel Services<\/option>\r\n\t\t\t<\/select>\r\n\t\t<\/div>\r\n\r\n\t\t<div class=\"select-wrap d-none\" id=\"modality-wrap\">\r\n\t\t\t<label class=\"question\" for=\"modality_question\">What modality are you interested in?<span class=\"asterisk\">*<\/span><\/label>\r\n\t\t\t<select id=\"modality_question\" name=\"modality_question\">\r\n\t\t\t\t<option value=\"\">[Select Modality]<\/option>\r\n\t\t\t\t<option value=\"on-campus\">On Campus<\/option>\r\n\t\t\t\t<option value=\"online\">Online<\/option>\r\n\t\t\t<\/select>\r\n\t\t<\/div>\r\n\r\n\t\t<div class=\"one-step-fields\">\r\n\t\t\t<div class=\"input-wrap\">\r\n\t\t\t\t<label for=\"first_name\">First Name<\/label>\r\n\t\t\t\t<input id=\"first_name\" name=\"first_name\" type=\"text\" placeholder=\"First Name\" aria-label=\"First Name\" value=\"\"\/>\r\n\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t<div class=\"input-wrap\">\r\n\t\t\t\t<label for=\"last_name\">Last Name<\/label>\r\n\t\t\t\t<input id=\"last_name\" name=\"last_name\" type=\"text\" placeholder=\"Last Name\" aria-label=\"Last Name\" value=\"\"\/>\r\n\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t<div class=\"input-wrap\">\r\n\t\t\t\t<label for=\"email\">Email<\/label>\r\n\t\t\t\t<input id=\"email\" name=\"email\" type=\"email\" placeholder=\"Email\" aria-label=\"Email\" value=\"\"\/>\r\n\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t<div class=\"input-wrap\">\r\n\t\t\t\t<label for=\"phone\">Phone<\/label>\r\n\t\t\t\t<input id=\"phone\" name=\"phone\" type=\"tel\" placeholder=\"Phone\" aria-label=\"Phone\" value=\"\"\/>\r\n\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\r\n<!-- SMS Opt-in Begin -->\r\n<div class=\"sms-opt-in-container\">\r\n    <div id=\"sms-opt-in\">\r\n        <input id=\"ac_sms_opt_in\" name=\"ac_sms_opt_in\" value=\"true\" type=\"checkbox\">\r\n        <label for=\"ac_sms_opt_in\">By checking this box, I authorize California Lutheran University and its representatives to contact me via text messages. 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This has allowed me to feel more comfortable in my career and more confident when helping students.&#8221;<\/p>\n<hr class=\"blue-hr\">\n<footer class=\"blockquote-footer txt-bold txt-blue\">Pardees Fassihi, MS in Counseling (CSP) Alum<\/footer>\n<\/blockquote><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<hr class=\"gray-hr\">\n<h3>Advocate<\/h3>\n<p>At the center of the MS in Counseling and College Student Personnel is the cultural proficiency model. This approach challenges you to examine your own background and identity first, so that when you sit across from a student whose experience is different from yours, you can recognize what\u2019s at play and respond in a way that actually helps.<\/p>\n<h3>Educate<\/h3>\n<p>College counseling involves teaching, but the lesson is rarely on a syllabus. Instead, the work is guiding students through major declarations, transfer plans, career decisions and the occasional academic setbacks that happen to the best of us.<\/p>\n<h3>Transform<\/h3>\n<p>Counselors change the trajectory of a student\u2019s college experience and, often, the rest of their life. We take this responsibility seriously, and we know you do too. That\u2019s why we built the program around the practical skills you need to do this work well, taught by people who do it themselves.<\/p>\n<div class=\"responsive-video\">\n  <script src=\"https:\/\/fast.wistia.com\/embed\/medias\/3g3vz007je.jsonp\" async><\/script>\n  <script src=\"https:\/\/fast.wistia.com\/assets\/external\/E-v1.js\" async><\/script><\/p>\n<div class=\"wistia_responsive_padding\" style=\"padding:56.25% 0 0 0;position:relative;\">\n<div class=\"wistia_responsive_wrapper\" style=\"height:100%;left:0;position:absolute;top:0;width:100%;\">\n<div class=\"wistia_embed wistia_async_3g3vz007je seo=true videoFoam=true\" style=\"height:100%;position:relative;width:100%\">\n<div class=\"wistia_swatch\" style=\"height:100%;left:0;opacity:0;overflow:hidden;position:absolute;top:0;transition:opacity 200ms;width:100%;\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/fast.wistia.com\/embed\/medias\/3g3vz007je\/swatch\" style=\"filter:blur(5px);height:100%;object-fit:contain;width:100%;\" alt=\"\" aria-hidden=\"true\" onload=\"this.parentNode.style.opacity=1;\" \/><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<hr class=\"gray-hr\">\n<h2 class=\"txt-bold\">Why Choose Cal Lutheran for your Master\u2019s in Counseling and College Student Personnel (CSP)?<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Convenient options for busy schedules:<\/strong> Our program offers two paths to complete your degree. You can take evening classes at the Thousand Oaks campus or choose an online option that combines on-demand study with regular live sessions.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Standards-backed skills:<\/strong> You\u2019ll build cultural proficiency, add important microskills, and develop the professional competencies defined by ACPA and NASPA \u2014 the associations that set the field\u2019s expectations for student affairs work.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Real-world experience:<\/strong> Whether you study in person or online, you\u2019ll complete two 150-hour placements on site at a college or university. We also provide support to find your ideal site.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Student-centered learning:<\/strong> Our small class sizes and cohort model encourage you to have meaningful engagement with faculty and classmates. You\u2019re part of a supportive community no matter whether you study online or in-person. You\u2019ll also have access to personalized support through one-on-one advising.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr class=\"gray-hr\">\n<h2 class=\"txt-bold\">What Will You Learn in the Master\u2019s in College Counseling Program?<\/h2>\n<p>The MS in Counseling (CSP) is a 45-credit program. The in-person option takes 2.5 years and the online option takes 1.5 years, with students typically taking two courses per term.<\/p>\n<p>The program runs as a cohort, so you\u2019ll move through the curriculum alongside the same group of classmates.<\/p>\n<p>Sample courses include:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Introduction to Student Affairs Practice<\/li>\n<li>College Student Development<\/li>\n<li>Counseling Theory and Practice<\/li>\n<li>Microskills of Counseling<\/li>\n<li>Law and Ethics in Higher Education<\/li>\n<li>Group Counseling in Higher Education<\/li>\n<li>College Student Retention and Resiliency Development<\/li>\n<li>Field Studies in College Student Personnel (300 total hours of supervised experiences)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"fw-bold\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.callutheran.edu\/programs\/graduate\/msc-csp\/curriculum\/\">See the complete course lists for the in-person and online degrees \u2192<\/a><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"txt-bold\">Program Outcomes<\/h3>\n<p>When you graduate, you\u2019ll be able to:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Design, implement and evaluate needs-based counseling and guidance programs in colleges and universities.<\/li>\n<li>Consult and collaborate with instructors and other professionals in order to support student success.<\/li>\n<li>Advise students about their educational plans and career plans.<\/li>\n<li>Counsel students individually and in groups about their personal and social development through a multicultural and pluralistic lens.<\/li>\n<li>Understand factors contributing to and methods and programs for supporting student retention and success.<\/li>\n<li>Serve as an advocate for equity, inclusion and social justice.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div class=\"bg-gray p-4 p-lg-5 my-4\">\n<h3 class=\"txt-blue fw-bold mb-3\">Talk To Someone Who Knows the Program<\/h3>\n<p>Our enrollment specialists are some of the best people to talk to when you\u2019re considering Cal Lutheran\u2019s MS in Counseling and College Student Personnel. They know the program deeply and they genuinely want to help you make the right call.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-0\"><a href=\"javascript:void(0);\" class=\"btn btn-gold-alt btn-medium focus\">Schedule a Call<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<hr class=\"gray-hr\">\n<h2 class=\"txt-bold\">Who Is the MS in Counseling and College Student Personnel (CSP) For?<\/h2>\n<p>The program is built for professionals of all backgrounds, including those already working full time. Students take two or three courses per term, in the evening or fully online, so you can finish the degree without stepping away from your current work.<\/p>\n<p>Many students come into the MS in Counseling (CSP) already working in higher education. They work in areas like admissions, advising, residence life, financial aid or career services, and they want the counseling foundation to take on more responsibility, move into a dedicated counseling role or do their current job better.<\/p>\n<p>Others are aiming at specific positions like community college counselor, where the master\u2019s degree is the baseline requirement.<\/p>\n<p>Some students come in from outside higher education. They\u2019re often career changers, or people who remember a counselor making a real difference during their own time in college and want to give that to someone else.<\/p>\n<p>If your goal is to work with K-12 students, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.callutheran.edu\/programs\/graduate\/msc-pps\/\">the Master of Science in Counseling and Pupil Personnel Services<\/a> is designed around that age group and leads to California\u2019s PPS Credential in School Counseling.<\/p>\n<div class=\"bg-gray p-4 p-lg-5 my-4\">\n<p class=\"fst-italic\">&#8220;The STRIVE Scholars program is geared to helping first-generation students find their voice, feel a sense of belonging and achieve personal and academic success.&#8221; \u2014 Norma Meza \u201922<\/p>\n<p>If you\u2019re a first-generation student, we encourage you to explore our STRIVE Scholars program. It\u2019s a community of first-generation scholars that supports a strong sense of belonging, as well as personal and academic success.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-0\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.callutheran.edu\/programs\/graduate\/strive-scholars\/\">Learn about STRIVE Scholars<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<hr class=\"gray-hr\">\n<div class=\"anchor-link\" id=\"career-outcomes\"><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"txt-bold\">What Can You Do With a Master\u2019s in College Counseling?<\/h2>\n<p>You can use this degree to serve students across every part of college life. The titles vary by institution and department, but the through-line is the same. You become someone a student can turn to.<\/p>\n<p>In California, the master\u2019s is the credential that opens most of these roles. Counselor positions at the state\u2019s 116 community colleges, the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cccco.edu\/About-Us\/Key-Facts\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">largest higher education system in the country<\/a>, require a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cccco.edu\/About-Us\/Chancellors-Office\/Divisions\/Educational-Services-and-Support\/What-we-do\/Educational-Programs-and-Professional-Development\/Minimum-Qualifications\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">master\u2019s in counseling<\/a> or a closely related field. So do many counseling and student affairs positions at California State University, the University of California system and private institutions across the state.<\/p>\n<p>Beyond meeting credential requirements, every college benefits from counselors who can provide students with evidence-based, culturally responsive support.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.callutheran.edu\/programs\/articles\/what-can-i-do-with-masters-in-college-counseling\/\">Read more about what you can do with a master\u2019s in college counseling.<\/a><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"txt-bold\">Where Our Alumni Work<\/h3>\n<ul class=\"double-list\">\n<li>California Lutheran University<\/li>\n<li>California State University, Channel Islands<\/li>\n<li>California State University, Northridge<\/li>\n<li>California State University, San Marcos<\/li>\n<li>Coastline Community College<\/li>\n<li>College of the Canyons<\/li>\n<li>College of the Desert<\/li>\n<li>Colorado State University<\/li>\n<li>Glendale Community College<\/li>\n<li>Johnson &#038; Wales University<\/li>\n<li>Los Angeles City College<\/li>\n<li>Los Angeles Mission College<\/li>\n<li>Los Angeles Pierce College<\/li>\n<li>Los Angeles Valley College<\/li>\n<li>Moorpark College<\/li>\n<li>Mt. San Jacinto College<\/li>\n<li>Orange Coast College<\/li>\n<li>Oxnard College<\/li>\n<li>Pepperdine University<\/li>\n<li>Santa Barbara City College<\/li>\n<li>University of California, Los Angeles<\/li>\n<li>University of California, Santa Barbara<\/li>\n<li>University of California, Santa Cruz<\/li>\n<li>University of San Francisco<\/li>\n<li>University of Southern California<\/li>\n<li>Ventura College<\/li>\n<li>Yavapai College<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 class=\"txt-bold\">Common Career Paths<\/h3>\n<ul class=\"double-list\">\n<li>Academic advisor<\/li>\n<li>Academic counselor<\/li>\n<li>Admission counselor<\/li>\n<li>Assistant dean or dean of students<\/li>\n<li>Assistant director or director of student support services<\/li>\n<li>Career counselor<\/li>\n<li>Disability support services counselor<\/li>\n<li>EOPS counselor<\/li>\n<li>Financial aid counselor<\/li>\n<li>Housing and residence life professional<\/li>\n<li>Orientation and new student programs coordinator<\/li>\n<li>Retention specialist or counselor<\/li>\n<li>Sexual violence prevention and response counselor<\/li>\n<li>Student engagement coordinator<\/li>\n<li>Student affairs coordinator<\/li>\n<li>Student athlete counselor<\/li>\n<li>Student conduct officer<\/li>\n<li>Student success counselor<\/li>\n<li>Title IX officer<\/li>\n<li>Transfer counselor<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr class=\"gray-hr\">\n<h2>Frequently Asked Questions<\/h2>\n<div id=\"accordion-section-1\" class=\"accordion accordion-flush custom-accordion faq-accordion\">\n<div class=\"accordion-item\">\n<h3 id=\"accordion-header-10\" class=\"accordion-header\">\n      <button class=\"accordion-button collapsed\" type=\"button\" data-bs-toggle=\"collapse\" data-bs-target=\"#accordion-content-10\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"accordion-content-10\">\n        How long does the MS in Counseling (CSP) program take to complete?\n      <\/button>\n    <\/h3>\n<div id=\"accordion-content-10\" class=\"accordion-collapse collapse\" aria-labelledby=\"accordion-header-10\" data-bs-parent=\"#accordion-section-1\">\n<div class=\"accordion-body\">\n<p>The timeline depends on which option you choose.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>The in-person MS in Counseling (CSP) takes 2.5 years to complete<\/li>\n<li>The online MS in Counseling (CSP) takes 1.5 years.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"mb-0\">In both options, students take two courses per term and complete the same 45 credits. The online program completion time is shorter because its courses run in 8-week terms, while in-person courses run on standard 15-week terms.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"accordion-item\">\n<h3 id=\"accordion-header-11\" class=\"accordion-header\">\n      <button class=\"accordion-button collapsed\" type=\"button\" data-bs-toggle=\"collapse\" data-bs-target=\"#accordion-content-11\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"accordion-content-11\">\n        Can I take MS in Counseling (CSP) courses while working full time?\n      <\/button>\n    <\/h3>\n<div id=\"accordion-content-11\" class=\"accordion-collapse collapse\" aria-labelledby=\"accordion-header-11\" data-bs-parent=\"#accordion-section-1\">\n<div class=\"accordion-body\">\n<p>Yes! While the master\u2019s in college counseling program is considered a full-time degree, our counseling degrees were designed with working educators and professionals in mind.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Students typically take just two courses per term<\/li>\n<li>On-campus courses are offered on weekday evenings<\/li>\n<li>Online courses offer a mix of self-paced work and weekly live virtual sessions with your instructor and classmates<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"mb-0\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.callutheran.edu\/programs\/graduate\/msc-csp\/admissions\/\" title=\"Master of Science in Counseling (CSP) Admissions\">Visit our admissions page for more information about the course schedules.<\/a><\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"accordion-item\">\n<h3 id=\"accordion-header-12\" class=\"accordion-header\">\n      <button class=\"accordion-button collapsed\" type=\"button\" data-bs-toggle=\"collapse\" data-bs-target=\"#accordion-content-12\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"accordion-content-12\">\n        What is the difference between the MS in Counseling (CSP) and MS in Counseling (PPS) programs?\n      <\/button>\n    <\/h3>\n<div id=\"accordion-content-12\" class=\"accordion-collapse collapse\" aria-labelledby=\"accordion-header-12\" data-bs-parent=\"#accordion-section-1\">\n<div class=\"accordion-body\">\n<p>The biggest difference is the age group you\u2019ll serve.<\/p>\n<ul class=\"mb-0\">\n<li>College and university students are the focus of the MS in Counseling and College Student Personnel (CSP). Graduates work in academic advising, admissions, career counseling and student affairs.<\/li>\n<li>K-12 students are the focus of the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.callutheran.edu\/programs\/graduate\/msc-pps\/\">MS in Counseling and Pupil Personnel Services (PPS)<\/a>. Completing the degree also prepares you for California\u2019s PPS Credential in School Counseling, required to work as a school counselor in California public schools.<\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"accordion-item\">\n<h3 id=\"accordion-header-13\" class=\"accordion-header\">\n      <button class=\"accordion-button collapsed\" type=\"button\" data-bs-toggle=\"collapse\" data-bs-target=\"#accordion-content-13\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"accordion-content-13\">\n        Cal Lutheran\u2019s MS in Counseling (PPS) program also offers a College Counseling Specialization. What\u2019s the difference between the specialization and this program, and which one is right for me?\n      <\/button>\n    <\/h3>\n<div id=\"accordion-content-13\" class=\"accordion-collapse collapse\" aria-labelledby=\"accordion-header-13\" data-bs-parent=\"#accordion-section-1\">\n<div class=\"accordion-body\">\n<p>The MS in Counseling (CSP) is your choice if you want to work exclusively in higher education, in roles that support college and university students through academic, personal and career decisions.<\/p>\n<p>The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.callutheran.edu\/programs\/graduate\/msc-pps\/curriculum\/#college-counseling-specialization\">College Counseling Specialization<\/a> within the MS in Counseling (PPS) is built for students who primarily want to work in K-12 school counseling, but want knowledge of the college experience and higher education landscape to better address the needs of high school students. An example of this are professionals who want to work at the high school-to-college transition. The specialization adds 12 credits to the standard PPS program, so it takes a bit longer to complete the degree but adds useful knowledge.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-0\">If you\u2019re already certain you want to work with college students, the MS in Counseling (CSP) is the more direct path. If you\u2019re drawn to both K-12 and college work, the MS in Counseling (PPS) with the College Counseling Specialization is worth a closer look.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"accordion-item\">\n<h3 id=\"accordion-header-14\" class=\"accordion-header\">\n      <button class=\"accordion-button collapsed\" type=\"button\" data-bs-toggle=\"collapse\" data-bs-target=\"#accordion-content-14\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"accordion-content-14\">\n        What university resources are available to MS in Counseling (CSP) students?\n      <\/button>\n    <\/h3>\n<div id=\"accordion-content-14\" class=\"accordion-collapse collapse\" aria-labelledby=\"accordion-header-14\" data-bs-parent=\"#accordion-section-1\">\n<div class=\"accordion-body\">\n<p>There are a variety of university resources available to students in the college counselor degree program, including:<\/p>\n<ul class=\"mb-0\">\n<li>Career Services<\/li>\n<li>Program advisement<\/li>\n<li>Library\/research<\/li>\n<li>Graduate Writing Community<\/li>\n<li>Diversity and culture<\/li>\n<li>Veteran resources<\/li>\n<li>Fitness\/intramural sports<\/li>\n<li>Health services<\/li>\n<li>Counseling and Psychological Services<\/li>\n<li>Graduate and Professional Student Council<\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"accordion-item\">\n<h3 id=\"accordion-header-15\" class=\"accordion-header\">\n      <button class=\"accordion-button collapsed\" type=\"button\" data-bs-toggle=\"collapse\" data-bs-target=\"#accordion-content-15\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"accordion-content-15\">\n        How does Cal Lutheran help make the master\u2019s program more financially accessible?\n      <\/button>\n    <\/h3>\n<div id=\"accordion-content-15\" class=\"accordion-collapse collapse\" aria-labelledby=\"accordion-header-15\" data-bs-parent=\"#accordion-section-1\">\n<div class=\"accordion-body\">\n<p>We believe that anyone seeking graduate education should have that opportunity, and we\u2019re here to help you make your goals a reality. In addition to support from faculty, advisors and peers, students in our master\u2019s in college counseling have access to financial solutions and valuable academic resources.<\/p>\n<h4 class=\"txt-blue fw-bold mb-2\">Financial Aid and Scholarships<\/h4>\n<p>Cal Lutheran provides a diverse range of financial support opportunities, including internal and external funding sources and funding for current and future educators.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.callutheran.edu\/programs\/admissions-requirements\/tuition-and-financial-aid\/\">Explore financial aid options<\/a><\/p>\n<h4 class=\"txt-blue fw-bold mb-2\">Veteran Resources<\/h4>\n<p>To honor those who serve and have served our country, we offer an accessible, high-quality education to veterans, military members and their families.<\/p>\n<p>Cal Lutheran proudly participates in the Yellow Ribbon Program. In addition to small class sizes and personalized support, we help veterans achieve their goals through assistance with paperwork, academics and the college transition.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.callutheran.edu\/veterans\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Learn more about veteran resources<\/a><\/p>\n<h4 class=\"txt-blue fw-bold mb-2\">DREAMers<\/h4>\n<p>We stand with undocumented students by assisting them with the admission and financial aid process. With a team of trained allies and cross-campus resources, we continue to support our DREAMers as they transition into the college lifestyle and become graduates of Cal Lutheran.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.callutheran.edu\/dream-act\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Learn about resources available to DREAMers<\/a><\/p>\n<h4 class=\"txt-blue fw-bold mb-2\">First-Generation Students<\/h4>\n<p>Graduate students who are the first in their families to pursue higher education can access dedicated resources via the STRIVE Scholars program.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-0\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.callutheran.edu\/programs\/graduate\/strive-scholars\/\">Learn more about STRIVE Scholars<\/a><\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"bg-gray p-4 p-lg-5 my-4\">\n<h3 class=\"txt-blue fw-bold mb-3\">Ready for more?<\/h3>\n<p><strong>Explore on your own:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.callutheran.edu\/programs\/request-info\/\">Download a brochure<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.callutheran.edu\/programs\/graduate\/msc-csp\/admissions\/\">check admissions requirements<\/a> or <a href=\"https:\/\/www.callutheran.edu\/programs\/graduate\/msc-csp\/curriculum\/\">see the college counseling curriculum<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-0\"><strong>Talk with someone who knows the program:<\/strong> An enrollment specialist can answer questions and help you figure out if this is the right fit. 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