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- A bachelor's degree, preferably in the behavioral sciences
and with sound preparation in psychology, or in education for the PPS
Option.
- For both options a course in personality theory and an undergraduate or graduate level statistics course that includes Analysis of Variance is required; in addition, a course in abnormal psychology is required for the MFT Community Counseling option. A course in child development and documentaion that you have taken the CBEST by the start of your first semester ( www.cbest.nesinc.com) is required for the PPS School Counseling option.
- Applicants are strongly encouraged to have acquired an undergraduate-level of understanding of human development, psychodynamic principles, family/educational systems, cognitive-behavioral applications, and client-centered therapy. This introductory knowledge base may be acquired by enrolling in relevant course-work or by undertaking thoughtful reading on these topics.
- A 3.00 (B) grade point average in the last two years
of undergraduate work. Applicants who satisfy all other requirements
may petition the University for waiver of this requirement. This waiver
is not automatically granted.
- Completion of Counseling Department application forms
in addition to those required by the University.
- A personal interview.
- Strong evidence of the following:
a. The ability to handle academic work of graduate-level
rigor, generally as evidenced by previous academic performance.
b. Relevant work experience (paid or volunteer).
c. Behavioral science background (on a BA level).
d. Global personality assessment -- suitability for a career in
a helping profession.
- GRE results are not required for admission to the Masters
in Counseling program.
SCHOOL COUNSELOR CREDENTIAL ONLY:
Students with master's degree in a practitioner counseling area
such as MFT, Social Work,
Counseling, School Psychology, (a MA program that required
a practicum and internship/field experience or a two year internship/field
experience) may be considered for "Credential Only" admission.
They must apply through the traditional process and go through
an interview. Typically the credential-only admittees will have
approximately
30 units to complete in our program. The number of units may vary
depending on the individual transcripts assessment. They would
have to take
all of the School Counseling specific courses and would have to complete the 600
hours (total) field experience/internships.
Application Procedures
Applicants can obtain the standard statewide application
form from the Admissions Office of Sonoma State University or download
an application from the Sonoma State web page. Students are accepted to
the Counseling program only once a year. We begin taking departmental
applications on October 1 and continue to January 31 for admission the
following fall. All applicants to the program must also apply for admission
to the University, following the University time lines for admission procedures.
For specific instructions and procedures contact the Counseling Department,
(707)664-2544, and Admissions and
Records.
A student who has not been formally admitted to the Counseling
Department may take no more than 12 units and only in the following course
offerings: COUN 501, 502A/B, 503, 511, 520A/B, 522, 525, 535, 545,
and 581. Admission to individual courses in no way implies admission to
the Master's Degree program or to the PPSC program. You may take these courses
through Open University. Call Extended
Education for more information (664-2394).
General Information Meetings
Students planning to apply for admission or students wishing
to enroll in any of the Counseling Department's courses are urged to attend
one of the following Information Meetings
specifically planned for prospective students. Selection criteria, admission
procedures, and registration and advisement procedures will be explained.
For information about financial aid, please visit Sonoma State's Financial
Aid home page.
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