Submission of an Admissions Portfolio following criteria and guidelines provided
at the orientation meetings. Portfolios will be evaluated in accordance to the
Counseling program portfolio rubric, student will be notified as to their status to
enroll in ECLG 531. Completed portfolio contains:
a. Application and current vitae/resume
b. Transcripts of all higher education coursework
c. Written Personal Statement
d. three positive recommendations from persons having knowledge of
applicant's counseling potential
e. Proof of successful completion of the CBEST
f. Evidence of current negative TB skin test,
g. Evidence of possession of a valid California teaching credential or a
Certificate of Clearance for eligibility to participate in fieldwork
h. Completion of the CSUSB graduate entrance writing requirement can be
met with a variety measures, including the completion of a 306 course with
a B or better, or the successful complete of the ECLG 607 writing
requirement with a B or better, or the approved writing waiver from
graduate studies.
i. Evidence of technological literacy in six areas: word processing, database,
computer presentation, downloading, internet and email,
2. Upon completion of the above requirements, the student's file will be reviewed by
an admission committee of at least three members of the Counseling faculty.
Students will be notified about the result of their application and invited to enroll
in ECLG 531 should they be accepted.
Admission for the Certificate in Counseling program the following must be met:
Students must be admitted to CSUSB graduate studies and meet the general
requirements of the university.
• All prospective students must attend a Counseling Program admission
orientation meeting.
• All requirements listed for the MS/PPS admissions must be satisfied.
• Completion of coursework verification as a part of application portfolio.
• Proof of direct counseling hours completed while a graduate student must be
provided with the application portfolio.
Have completed a four-year college course of study and hold an acceptable baccalaureate, Are in good academic standing at the last college or university attended,Have attained a grade point average of at least 2.5 in an acceptable earned baccalaureate degree.
IELTS - 6.0 Total Band Score TOEFL Paper Based Exam: 550, Internet-Based Exam (iBT): 79/80.