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Welcome to Prospective Students Department of Educational Psychology and Counseling Prospective Students Information Session Spring 2020 Entry 1 EPC Department Masters Programs Offer both M.A. and M.S. programs All are regionally

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Welcome to Prospective Students

Department of Educational Psychology and Counseling Prospective Students Information Session Spring 2020 Entry

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EPC Department Master’s Programs

  • Offer both M.A. and M.S. programs
  • All are regionally accredited by WASC.
  • Two M.S. program options are also nationally

accredited.

  • Fall admissions only for counseling programs
  • M.A. Programs may admit for Spring
  • Must select one option only for application
  • Application period:
  • University: Opens October 1
  • Department: November 1 – Early winter 2021 (TBA)
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EPC Master’s Program options

 Counseling

 College Counseling and Student Services  School Counseling  Career (not currently admitting)

 Marriage & Family Therapy  School Psychology

  • Early Childhood Education
  • DLI&E (not currently admitting)

Master

  • f Science

Master

  • f Arts
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 Prerequisite courses required

 Must be completed before beginning any of

  • ur graduate programs

 Must have been completed within seven (7)

years of semester applied for

 Grade earned must be B- or higher  Equivalent courses often available at other

institutions

 Pre-approved Prerequisite Substitution List  May request approval for classes not listed

Common Characteristics of Counseling Master’s programs

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 Competitive Entry – not all those who meet

the minimum qualifications will be accepted

 Maintains small class sizes  Meets accreditation standards  Provides individualized attention to students’

needs and interests

Common Characteristics of Counseling Master’s programs

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Common Characteristics of Counseling Master’s programs

 Cohorted with 1 p.m., 4 p.m., & 7 p.m. courses

  • ffered annually by option

 Counseling (SC & CCSS): Monday/Wednesdays  School Psychology: Tuesday/Thursdays  MFT: M/W or T/Th based on fieldwork placement

 Daytime classes scheduled as necessary  Fieldwork hours variable

 Schedule depends on placement site needs

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 Core of counseling coursework  Fieldwork Requirements

 Begins in first year for most programs

 800 hours minimum for MFT, College Counseling, and

School Counseling programs

 1,650 for School Psychology as required by California

Commission on Teacher Credentialing

 Require a culminating activity:

 comprehensive exam, thesis, or project

Common Characteristics of Counseling Master’s programs

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MASTER OF SCIENCE IN COUNSELING PROGRAMS IN EPC

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M.S. in Counseling with Areas of Specialization

Specialization in either School Counseling or College Counseling & Student Services

Minimum of seventy-one (71) units

48 units counseling core

No elective options

Approximately Three (3) year, full-time program (includes some summers - optional)

Includes afternoon and evening courses

Desirable applicant characteristics and experiences:

Strong grades (over 3.0 overall or last 60 units GPA)

Most or all prerequisites complete at time of application

Experience with diverse populations (historically marginalized groups, differently- abled students, etc.)

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M.S. in Counseling with Areas of Specialization

 Desirable applicant characteristics and

experiences:

 Strong grades (over 3.0 overall GPA)

 Minimum for eligibility 2.75 GPA

 Most or all prerequisites complete at time of application  Experience with diverse populations (historically

marginalized groups, differently-abled students, among

  • thers)

 Experience in field of study

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 FIVE (5) Prerequisite courses

required:

 EPC 451 - Introduction to Counseling

Psychology (not Clinical Psychology)

 EPC 430 – Developmental Psychology  EPC 600 - Statistics  PSY 310 – Abnormal Psychology  SPED 400 – Introduction to Special Education

M.S. in Counseling with Areas of Specialization

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Of note to School Counseling Applicants:

Experience in the P-12 Public School Setting – volunteer or paid experience acceptable.

Students should have an interest in developing traditional counseling skills

CBEST scores or other documentation of having met basic skills requirement must be included with departmental application

Students graduate with M.S. in Counseling, with a Specialization in School Counseling and a California Pupil Personnel Services (PPS) Credential in School Counseling.

Upon degree completion, students may apply to the State Board for associate registration, pursue post-master’s clinical hours, and complete written exams to earn LPCC state licensure.

Specialization in School Counseling

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Core of counseling coursework plus instruction related to:

 History and current issues in school counseling  Multidisciplinary team collaboration & leadership

skills development in the field of school counseling

 Development of intervention and program

evaluation skills to address students’ personal, social, economic, and institutional challenges from a culturally responsive pedagogical process

 800 hours of fieldwork minimum

Specialization in School Counseling

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School Counseling Mission Statement, Themes, and Curricular Focus

  • Social Justice
  • Advocacy
  • Leadership
  • Multicultural Awareness
  • Community
  • Development and Learning
  • Teamwork
  • Use of Data

Specialization in School Counseling

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Specialization in School Counseling

 Prepares students for a career in the state of

California as a school counselor in grades P-12.

 Trains students to be change agents who

promote educational equity and student academic achievement.

 Develops professionals able to create

comprehensive, results-based school counseling programs.

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  • Transformed School Counselors
  • Act proactively rather than reactively
  • Collaborate and work together with the larger

school community

  • Work both individually and systemically

Specialization in School Counseling

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School Counseling Program Contacts

 Dr. Shyrea Minton

 shyrea.minton@csun.edu  818-677-4976

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 Of note to CC/SS Applicants:

 Students have an interest in developing traditional

counseling skills

 Experience in the student affairs field – may be paid

  • r volunteer experience.

 Experience in a counseling-like role – may be paid or

volunteer experience.

 Students graduate with an M.S. in Counseling, with

a specialization in College Counseling & Student Services

 Upon degree completion, students may apply to the

State Board for associate registration, pursue post- master’s clinical hours, and complete written exams to earn LPCC state licensure.

Specialization in College Counseling & Student Services (CC/SS)

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Core of counseling coursework plus instruction related to:

 Student development theory and application  Administration, management, & leadership skills

in the field of student affairs

 History and current issues in higher education  Development of intervention and program

evaluation skills

 800 hrs. of fieldwork minimum

Specialization in College Counseling & Student Services (CC/SS)

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20  Emphasizes counseling in the college setting.  Prepares students for careers in Student Affairs

roles on College and University campuses.

 Trains students to apply counseling and student

development principles and models across a variety of professional roles.

 Develops professionals able to provide holistic

support to a highly diverse student population throughout the college experience.

Specialization in College Counseling & Student Services (CC/SS)

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21  Academic Advisement  Admissions  Career Center  Counseling Centers  Financial Aid  Greek Life  Orientation  Residential Life  University Student  Student Discipline  Student Government  University Student

Unions

 Etc.

Prepares students to work in college and university settings in a variety of roles

Specialization in College Counseling & Student Services (CC/SS)

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 Dr. Shyrea Minton

 shyrea.minton@csun.edu  818-677-4976

College Counseling & Student Services Program Contact

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Of special note to School Psychology applicants:

GRE scores required for ALL School Psychology applicants regardless of GPA or existing master’s degree

Submit three (3) letters of recommendation on recommender’s stationery (Do NOT use department form)

Acquire experience working with students in a P-12 public school, special education setting before applying

Conviction to advocate for children with exceptional needs essential

Strong writing skills needed

School Psychology Program

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 Seventy-two (72) units required for the Master of

Science degree in Counseling and PPS credential in School Psychology

 Three (3) years full-time including summers  Students admitted on a full-time basis only  1,650 fieldwork and internship hours required by

State of California for PPS credential in School Psychology

 Students graduate with M.S. in Counseling with a

Specialization in School Counseling and a California Pupil Personnel Services (PPS) Credential in School Counseling

School Psychology Program

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 First year: students attend class 2 to 3 nights per

week.

 Second year: students attend class 2 to 3 nights per

week and complete 450 hours of Fieldwork experience.

 Fieldwork approximately 1 to 2 days per week.

 Third year students attend class 1 to 2 nights per

week and complete a 1,200 hour Internship.

 Fieldwork generally four days a week in a public school

setting for the entire school year (Sept. - June)

School Psychology Program

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School Psychology Program

 Four (4) Prerequisite courses required:

 EPC 314 - Psychological Foundations, K-12  EPC 451 - Introduction to Counseling  EPC 430 – Developmental Psychology  EPC 600 - Statistics

 To be competitive, applicants should have

completed the majority of prerequisites at the time of application.

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  • School Psychology Program Emphasizes

Seven Strands

  • Assessment
  • Learning and Instruction
  • Counseling
  • Consultation
  • Prevention and Intervention
  • Research
  • Professional Development
  • Law and Ethics

School Psychology Program

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School Psychology Program Contacts

 Dr. Al Restori

 Alberto.restori@csun.edu  (818) 677-4572

 Dr. Wilda Laija-Rodriguez

 wilda.laija@csun.edu  (818) 677-7889

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 2.75 GPA minimum to be eligible to apply  Sixty-four to sixty-seven (64-67) units required

 No electives  2.5 Year Program, continuous, summers required

 Students graduate with an M.S. in counseling with

specialization in Marriage and Family Therapy

Upon degree completion, students may apply to the State Board for Associate registration when endorsed by an officer

  • f the University.

Following completion of 3,000 hours of supervised field experience and successful passage of both a Law and Ethics and Clinical examination administered by the State Board, candidates may be awarded the Marriage and Family Therapy license by the State.

Marriage & Family Therapy Program

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 FOUR (4) Prerequisite courses required:

 EPC 451 - Introduction to Counseling  EPC 430 - Child Development  EPC 600 - Statistics  PSY 310 - Behavior Disorders

Marriage & Family Therapy Program

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Marriage & Family Therapy Program

 Year 1

 Students attend classes full time M/W or T/Th

 Year 2

 Students attend classes full time M/W or T/Th and  All students work as therapist trainees in the field 15-25

hours/weekly

 Year 3

 Students attend classes full time M/W or T/Th and  Some students continue to work in the field as therapist trainees

15-25 hours/weekly

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Marriage & Family Therapy Program

 Students will:

 Develop competency in systemic and contemporary therapy

theories

 Develop a foundation in the field’s evidence base  Provide individual, couple, family, and group therapy to

diverse clients in a variety of community mental health settings

 Two affiliated clinics:

 Mitchell Family Counseling Clinic  Strength United

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areas required by the California Board of Behavioral Sciences:

 Meets requirements for both MFT and LPCC preparation  Meets 2010 Recovery Model standards

Marriage & Family Therapy Program

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MFT Admissions Coordinator Contact

 Dr. Mark Stevens

 mark.stevens@csun.edu  (818) 677-2366

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Licensure

Marriage & Family Therapy (LMFT)

Degree must be in MFT

Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC)

Degree may be in alternate counseling fields

School Counseling & College Counseling Programs provide required academic preparation

Licensed Educational Psychologist (LEP)

Degree must be in an approved field (e.g., School Psychology)

Minimum of three years in the field required for eligibility

*All require significant post-master’s supervised internship/training, content, and clinical examinations.

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MASTER OF ARTS PROGRAM IN EPC

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 Thirty (30) units

 Late afternoon/evening courses

 Community service through fieldwork  Students graduate with an M.A. in Early

Childhood Education

Early Childhood Education Program

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 Two (2) Prerequisite courses:

 EPC 430 Developmental Psychology (3 units)  EPC 600 Educational Statistics (3 units)

 Applications accepted annually for Fall

admission

 Applications for Spring entry accepted in some

years

Early Childhood Education Program

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 Aligns with National Standards on:

 Family and community relations  Observing, documenting, and assessing

young children and families

 Understanding the teaching and learning

process

 Professional development

Early Childhood Education Program

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 Prepares students to assume leadership

positions in early childhood education in a variety of public and private institutions concerned with education and child care.

 Develops leadership skills through

understanding young children, their families, and their communities.

 Emphasis on communication, collaboration,

advocacy, ethics, and professionalism

Early Childhood Education Program

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 Provides opportunities for students to gain up-to-

date knowledge in:

 Child development  Adult-Child interaction  Cultural and other environmental influences on families

and children

Early Childhood Education Program

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growing field of Early Childhood

 Child advocacy  New designs in infant and child care  Early childhood program administration and leadership  Public education for four year olds  Provision of support systems and parent education for

high-risk families and their young children

 Child development instruction in community colleges

Early Childhood Education Program

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ECE Program Coordinators

 Dr. Carrie Rothstein-Fisch

carrie.rothstein-fisch@csun.edu (818) 677-2529

 Dr. Joannie Busillo-Aguayo

jaguayo@csun.edu (818) 677-5725

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APPLICATION PROCESS

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Where to find applications?

  • CSUN Application: Cal State Apply website

https://www2.calstate.edu/apply

  • Department: EPC Website

 Online application: http://www.csun.edu/eisner-

education/educational-psychology-counseling

 Application guide: http://www.csun.edu/

sites/default/files/EPC-Application-Checklist.pdf

Application Information

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Applicants can strengthen chance of acceptance by:

 Completing prerequisites in a timely manner.

Ideal: all courses are completed by the application deadline.

Acceptable: most courses completed by the time of application, all courses completed by the end of following spring term.

Less Competitive: few courses complete at time of application, applicants have courses to complete in the summer.

 Following all application directions  Gaining relevant and field-related experience

Application Information

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Application Information: When to Submit

 University application:

 Opens annually on October 1  Complete before submitting Departmental

Application

 Apply through Cal State Apply

(https://www2.calstate.edu/apply)

 If already enrolled in another CSUN graduate

  • r post-baccalaureate program only, you do

not need to re-apply

 Submit Change of Objective form

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Application Information: When to Submit

 Department application:

 Web-based application

 Requires uploading of all supplemental application

materials

 Fall Application Submission Window

 Fall 2020: Nov. 1, 2020 – early winter 2021 (TBA)

 ECE Spring Application

 Fall 2020 Deadline: May 1, 2020  Spring 2020 Deadline: TBA

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Application Information: What to Submit

 Two (2) applications required

 University Application  Departmental Application

 Transcripts from all colleges and universities

attended

 Order official copies to be sent directly to CSUN’s

Admissions office now – can take up to 6-8 weeks

 Unofficial copies accepted for departmental application only

 Prerequisite Substitution Information

 Request review of alternative substitutions (not on

preapproved list) early

 Email our Graduate Admissions Advisor, Shannon Sexton

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Application Information: What to Submit

 Copy of GRE, CBEST or evidence of having met

Basic Skills Requirements, TOEFL scores (if applicable)

 GRE

 Any applicant whose cumulative GPA is under 3.0  All School Psychology applicants

 CBEST or other means of meeting Basic Skills

Requirements

 All School Counseling Applicants

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Application Information: What to Submit

 Statement of purpose (1-2 pages)  Résumé of experiences to date (1-2 pages)

 Include relevant paid and unpaid experience

 2-3 sealed recommendation forms/letters

 Letters only for School Psychology applicants  Professional and academic references accepted

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Application Questions?

 Shannon Sexton, M.S.

Graduate Admissions Advisor

EPCDept@csun.edu (818) 677-5719

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Thank k you u fo for r your ur interes erest!

From the faculty and staff of the Educational Psychology & Counseling Department http://www.csun.edu/eisner-education/educational- psychology-counseling (818) 677-2599

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