Master of Science in Counseling
Master of Science in Counseling, option in Student Affairs and College Counseling
The M.S. in Counseling with an option in Student Affairs and College Counseling (SACC) is a 48-unit counseling-based student affairs program that prepares individuals for careers in a higher education setting to support student development and success. Specifically, the SACC program is an in-person program with primarily face-to-face classes that provides individuals with the academic preparation and training to effectively address the personal, academic, and career counseling needs of college students.
SACC students receive extensive training and supervision in the core conditions of Person-Centered Counseling through coursework, practicum, and field practice. The application of the core conditions in the work of student affairs professionals is essential in developing collaborative working relationships with students and understanding the needs of diverse students in higher education. The classroom and experiential opportunities allow SACC students to learn, practice, and apply their counseling knowledge in a community college or university setting.
Program Highlights
Receive on-going training and supervision in the core conditions of person-centered counseling.
Gain hands-on experience through counseling practicum and student affairs field experiences.
Learn with and from award-winning faculty who have decades of combined professional experience in student affairs and college counseling.
Access to an extensive alumni network employed at Fresno State, throughout California, and across the nation.
Attend primarily evening (4:00pm-6:50pm) and night (7:00pm-9:50pm) classes to complete the degree.
Participate in academic, social, and professional development activities as members of the SACC Graduate Student Association.
Complete the program in as few as 2 years (4 semesters).
Meet the educational requirements for counselor positions in the California community college system.
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UPCOMING EVENT
Stop by the upcoming event to meet SACC faculty, talk to current SACC students, and learn more about the SACC program.
Event: Fresno State Grad Programs Exploration and Recruitment Fair
Date: Wednesday, October 21, 2026
Time: 11:00am - 1:00pm
Location: Fresno State Memorial Gardens (by the Kennel Bookstore)
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