Master of Arts in Counseling and Career Development - School Counseling

With a master's degree in Counseling and Career Development, youll be equipped to help people of all ages develop self-awareness, decision-making, and self-advocacy skills needed to live successful lives. Upon graduation, all students are licensure-eligible and eligible to become National Certified Counselors. Many of our students come from backgrounds such as:
Public and private school teaching
Social work
Human development
Psychology
Postsecondary education
Business
Employment agencies
If your background is in a different field, dont let that stop you from applying. More important is your desire to make a difference in others lives through a career as a trained, professional counselor.
Youll complete a general course of study for this Master of Arts degree, including core curriculum, a clinical practicum, and an internship. Additionally, you will choose from three specializations and complete coursework specific to your area of focus.
School Counseling Specialization
Develop the knowledge and skills necessary to help guide the academic, social-emotional, and career needs of K-12 students through individual, group, and classroom interactions.

Through advocacy, collaboration, and leadership, youll be equipped to serve as a systemic change agent working to ensure equitable educational access for all students.

An official transcript of all collegiate work completed along with a certified translation into English.
An undergraduate grade point average of 3.000 (A = 4.000) is required by CSU regulation for admission.
Statement of Purpose

The Statement of Purpose helps our faculty learn more about you and ascertain how your goals and confirming experiences align with the Counseling and Career Development degree program, and helps determine your writing skills.

In no more than 1,200 words, please address all of the following in your purpose statement:

Discuss how you developed your interest in/motivation for counseling and, more specifically, in your chosen specialization (career, clinical mental health, or school counseling).
What experiences have you had working with people that have helped confirm your interest in the counseling field?
What experiences (e.g., work, volunteer, informational interviews, job shadows) have you had regarding your chosen specialization that helped confirm your interest in it?
Discuss your commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion using specific examples that exemplify this commitment.
Resume

Include job duties and dates of all professional employment
Judicial Proceedings form

The Counseling and Career Development Judicial Proceedings form must be completed and submitted.

Three recommendation letters

Must be professional and/or educational references
Should include information regarding work ethic, academic diligence, and evidence for fit with the counseling profession.
Official transcripts

Request one official transcript of all collegiate work completed from every institution attended, whether or not you received a degree from those institutions.
Transcripts from Colorado State University are not required.
A master's degree from a regionally accredited post secondary institution or a Colorado State University-recognized international institution is required.

Additional requirements include:

Minimum 3.00 GPA
Minimum TOEFL score for admission without condition is 550 (paper based), or 80 (internet based).
Minimum IELTS score for admission without condition is 6.5.