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Guide with compassion and expertise with an online MS in Counseling and College Student Personnel (CSP) from California Lutheran University. <\/p>\n

Our program uniquely combines innovative scholarship with practical experiences that prepare you to create supportive environments where college students thrive. <\/p>\n

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Why Choose Cal Lutheran\u2019s Online MS in College Counseling?<\/h3>\n

Convenient learning that fits your schedule<\/h3>\n

All online master\u2019s in college counseling coursework is delivered through our digital learning platform, with most content available on-demand so you can study when it fits your schedule. As a full-time student, you can complete your degree in as little as 1.5 years.<\/p>\n

While you will take all classes online, the program includes required weekly live engagement sessions where you\u2019ll build relationships with faculty and peers, practice skills and strengthen your knowledge. Live sessions occur once a week back-to-back at 5:30 p.m. and 7 p.m. (PT), and you\u2019ll attend these sessions on the same day of the week throughout the program.<\/p>\n

Expand your counseling community<\/h3>\n

This is virtual education that never feels distant. Our faculty are committed to the idea that supporting your professional growth requires knowing you personally and understanding your goals. The cohort structure means you\u2019ll progress through the program with the same group of colleagues, building relationships that can last throughout your career.<\/p>\n

Learn by doing with practicums and internships<\/h3>\n

Through a supervised practicum and field studies, you\u2019ll add hundreds of hours of experience at colleges or universities to your resume. We pair you with a program fieldwork coordinator who will help you find the right placements based on your interests and goals.<\/p>\n

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“Throughout the program, I was challenged to look within and understand myself before attempting to help students. The program also tremendously improved my writing and critical thinking skills because it connects research to practice.”<\/em><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>

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Online MS in Counseling and College Student Personnel<\/h2>\n

This master\u2019s in college counseling degree program is designed for professionals who support students in college and university settings. This includes those who work in student affairs, academic advising, student support, diversity and inclusion, disability services and residence life.<\/p>\n

Our program gives you practical, research and interpersonal skills to use in your everyday work with students. We focus on helping you become a lifelong learner, so that you can apply different viewpoints and approaches with each student.<\/p>\n

When you graduate, you\u2019ll be ready to adapt to different situations and truly understand the wide range of needs your students bring to campus.<\/p>\n

Practicum and Field Study Experiences: <\/strong>MS in Counseling (CSP) students complete two supervised internships in the field for 150 hours each at two different higher ed campuses. These placements have included work in student affairs, financial aid, admissions, advising, student success and disability support.<\/p>\n

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In-person degree option available:<\/strong> MS in Counseling (CSP) students can choose a fully online degree experience or take their courses in person at our Thousand Oaks campus. Download our brochure to learn more about these options<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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