Master of Science Degree in Counseling, Student Affairs
The Master of Science Degree in Counseling with an emphasis in Student Affairs is designed to prepare effective educational counselors to work in student service positions within collegiate settings.
The 4-semester, 43 unit program can be completed in two years while attending full-time. Students may extend their program for up to 7 years according to university regulations.
The courses include core educational counseling classes, specialty classes, and a
600-hour field experience lasting one year. All courses for the degree are conveniently
offered weekdays after 5:00 pm on the Bakersfield campus.
Extensive field-based experience is woven throughout the curriculum. Examples of fieldwork
placements include: Admissions and Records, Financial Aid, Student Activities, and
Residential Life.
Year One Required Courses
Fall
EDCS 5160: Theories in Educational Counseling (3 units)EDCS 5170: Introduction to Student Affairs (3 units)
EDCS 5230: Student Affairs Practicum I (2 units)
EDCS 6170: Student Affairs Communication and Advising (3 Units)
Spring
EDCS 5050: Legal and Ethical Issues in Counseling (3 units)EDCS 5130: Multicultural Counseling (3 units)
EDCS 5150: Crisis Counseling (3 units)
EDCS 5240: Student Affairs Practicum II (2 units)
Year Two Required Courses
Fall
EDCS 6110: Research and Evaluation in Counseling (3 units)EDCS 6180: Current Topics in Student Affairs (3 units)
EDCS 6260: Student Affairs Fieldwork I (3 units)
Spring
EDCS 6150: Academic and Career Counseling (3 units)EDCS 6190: Student Affairs Interventions and Support (3 units)
EDCS 6270: Student Affairs Fieldwork II (3 units)
EDCS 6330: Comprehensive Exam (3 units)
Professional Competency Areas for Student Affairs
View the Professional Competency Areas for Student Affairs document
Apply to the Program
Please contact Amani Hernandez, Program Admissions Advisor, with any questions.
(661) 654-3193
aalshaif@csub.edu