Certificate in Counseling
The Certificate in Counseling is designed only for those who a) already have a masters degree in Counseling and b) need to make up for deficiencies in their academic record in order to apply to the Board of Behavioral Sciences in California for a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC) license. Certificates may be earned by regularly matriculated students or by extended learning students and denote successful completion of a program of study. All units of coursework for this certificate must be completed at CSUSB. Entry to any of the courses may occur only with the consent of the program coordinator.
Admission to the Certificate in Counseling
Admission to the Certificate in Counseling depends upon the same academic standards required by the university for admission to graduate status. In addition to these general requirements, the following specific requirements for admission apply:
- Submission to the program of transcripts from a master’s degree in Counseling or Marriage and Family Therapy (MFT) with a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher.
- Submission of an application portfolio as specified by the program, including a resume, statement of professional intent, proof of successful completion of the CBEST, evidence of a current negative TB test, evidence of a Certificate of Clearance, three letters of recommendation from persons having knowledge of the applicant’s counseling potential, and a proposed program of study.
Applicants’ files will be reviewed by a committee of the Counseling Program faculty which will decide whether the applicant will be admitted. The admission committee will also approve the proposed program of study and may stipulate further coursework if required.
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