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Master of Science in Counseling and College Student Personnel California Lutheran University - Thousand Oaks Campus California Lutheran University - Thousand Oaks Campus, USA

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USD 39375

Annual Tuition Fee

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*Subject to change and other fees
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USD 30 Waived

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36 months

Duration

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6.5

IELTS

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88

TOEFL

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70%

Min GPA

Program Overview

Advocate, Educate & Transform With a Master’s in College Counseling
Put your passion into practice with the Master of Science in Counseling and College Student Personnel (CSP) program.

This comprehensive program combines elements of student affairs and counseling to serve professionals who work with or aspire to work with college students, providing essential research, in-depth knowledge and practical experience.

Graduates of the MS in Counseling (CSP) will have the tools they need to become compassionate leaders and advocates who use proven research to guide their students toward success in higher education settings.

Cultural Proficiency Approach to College Counseling

In our program, you’ll develop as a counselor who can think critically about cross-cultural situations and respond effectively to the diverse needs of today’s college students.

Our curriculum is built on the cultural proficiency model, an inside-out approach that uses self-examination as a foundation for building empathetic counseling strategies. With this model you’ll be able to assess how your background and identity influence your work with students, using these insights as strengths rather than barriers.

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Additional Information

Program Level Master's Degree

College/University Processing Time 30 Days

Program Format Full-Time

Optional Practical Training (OPT) work permit

Program Intake

Closed

Jan 2026

General Admission Requirement

    Academic Requirement

    • Minimum Level of Education Required: To be accepted into this program, applicants must have a Bachelor's Degree.

    6.5 IELTS Score
    88 TOEFL Score Minimum Overall Score
    58 PTE Score Minimum Overall Score
    120 Duolingo Minimum Overall Score
    70% CGPA Minimum Overall Score

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    Tuition Fee

    The values given below are estimated figures, excluding extra charges like material fee, student activity fees, athletic fees, health care, etc., for courses. To know more, please visit the Programs page.

    Average Tuition Fee Per Year

    39375

    Tuition Fee
    (USD)

    USD 30 Waived

    Application Fee
    (USD)

    19500 Per year

    Average Cost of Living
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    The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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    Scholarships

    DATE - 02-08-2025

    GLOBAL SCHOLARS

    • Up to $40,000 for freshmen and transfer students (The deadline to be considered is Jan 15.)
    • Scholarships available to incoming international students, renewable each year. Criteria is based on a web-based interview and demonstration of committment to service & justice, leadership, global citizenship

    ACADEMIC

    • $15,000-$33,500 for freshmen up to $30,000 for transfer students
    • Scholarships based on a review of academic records and are renewable for subsequent years of enrollment. No additional application necessar"

    PRESIDENTIAL

    • Upto full tuition
    • Presidential scholarships recognize graduating high school seniors in the top tier of our applicant pool who embody the University's educational and leadership goals. Interviews are needed but an online interview is available for international and out of state students."


    VISUAL AND PERFORMING ARTS (VAPA)

    • $2,500 - full tuition
    • Incoming freshmen and transfer students with superior creative talent in Music, Theatre Arts, Multimedia, or Visual Arts. Must apply & submit an audition. For information go to: CalLutheran.edu/VAPA

    OUT-OF-STATE HOUSING AWARD

    • $5,000
    • All newly admitted students for Fall 2025 who live outside of California will receive an automatic $5,000 toward their on-campus housing costs.This housing grant is renewable all four years while living in our residence halls.

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