Curriculum

M.S. in Counseling, option in Student Affairs and College Counseling

The program curriculum consists of a) core counseling classes, b) SACC specialization classes, and c) completion of a culminating experience plus elective classes. The core counseling coursework will equip students with knowledge of counseling theories and approaches. The SACC specialization coursework will introduce students to college student development theories and student affairs as a helping profession. For the culminating experience, students have the option to complete a comprehensive exam, project, or thesis.

The program curriculum is grounded in experiential learning. SACC students are provided with opportunities to develop and enhance their counseling skills in the classroom setting during coursework, counseling lab setting during practicum, and higher education setting during field practice. Students complete a minimum of 100 hours of supervised counseling practicum experiences in the first year of the program. Then, students complete 600 hours of supervised counseling field practice experiences over two semesters in the second year of the program.

Roadmap - Student Affairs and College Counseling

Core Counseling Courses

 

Student Affairs and College Counseling Specialization Courses

 

Culminating Experience and Electives

Choose between: a) COUN 298 Project (3 units) + 2 units of electives, b) COUN 299 Thesis (3 units) + 2 units of electives, OR c) Comprehensive Exam + 5 units of electives.

 

For course descriptions, visit the Fresno State Catalog.