Master's in Counseling Programs in California

Programs at colleges and universities in California. Online programs appear here because their school is based in California; the location is not a residency requirement, and fieldwork for online students usually takes place where they live.

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California State University, Fullerton

M.S. in Clinical Mental Health Counseling and Marriage and Family Therapy (Traditional Program)

Awarded degree: Master of Science in Counseling

Clinical Mental Health Counseling

Master'sMS CACREP

Fullerton, CA

On campusFull-time or part-time

On-campus classes; practicum required800 practicum hours (as published)

can be completed in less than four years and up to five years depending on the pace chosen by the student (depends on the pace chosen by the student) · 63 credits

$8,548 per academic year · Resident (in-state) — Graduates and Post-Baccalaureate Full-Time (7 units or more per semester), California residents, 9-month mandatory tuition · 2026-2027

January 15, 2027 · Fall 2027

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Palo Alto University

Master of Arts Degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling (Online / Distance Learning)

Awarded degree: Master of Arts in Clinical Mental Health Counseling

Clinical Mental Health Counseling

Master'sMA CACREP

Palo Alto, CASchool location, not where online students live or train

Online courseworkCampus residencies required · Study intensity not published

Online coursework with campus residency; practicum and internship required in person700 practicum hours (as published)Placement support stated

9 quarters · 94.5 credits

$8,225 per term · All students — Cost of attendance, MA in CMHC Year 1, Tuition & Fees per quarter · year not stated

November 1, 2026 · Spring 2027

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Palo Alto University

Master of Arts Degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling (Residential Hybrid)

Awarded degree: Master of Arts in Clinical Mental Health Counseling

Clinical Mental Health Counseling

Master'sMA CACREP

Palo Alto, CA

HybridStudy intensity not published

Hybrid classes; practicum and internship required700 practicum hours (as published)Placement support stated

9 quarters · 94.5 credits

$8,225 per term · All students — Cost of attendance, MA in CMHC Year 1, Tuition & Fees per quarter · year not stated

December 1, 2026 · Fall 2027

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San Diego State University

Community-Based Block Multicultural Community Counseling & Social Justice Education (CBB)

Awarded degree: Master of Science in Community-Based Block Multicultural Community Counseling and Social Justice Education

Multicultural Community Counseling & Social Justice Education · Clinical Mental Health Counseling

Master'sMSCACREP: not listed

San Diego, CA

On campusStudy intensity not published

On-campus classes

two-year cohort program

$4,274 per semester · All students — Basic Tuition, graduate full-time (6.1 or more units), per semester, Fall 2026 · year not stated

December 1, 2027 · Fall 2028

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San Diego State University

M.S. in Early Childhood and Family Clinical Counseling

Awarded degree: Master of Science (M.S.) in Early Childhood and Family Clinical Counseling

Clinical Mental Health Counseling · Early Childhood and Family Clinical Counseling

Master'sMSCACREP: not listed

San Diego, CA

On campusFull-time or part-time

On-campus classes; practicum required280 practicum hours (as published)

2 full years, including summer courses (full-time) · 60 credits

$4,274 per semester · All students — Basic Tuition, graduate full-time (6.1 or more units), per semester, Fall 2026 · year not statedEst. total tuition $28,260 (60 credits × $471 per credit; fees excluded)

December 15, 2026 · Summer/Fall 2027

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San Diego State University

M.S. in Rehabilitation Counseling - Distance Option (CDER)

Awarded degree: Master of Science (M.S.) in Rehabilitation Counseling

Rehabilitation Counseling

Master'sMSCACREP: not listed Fully online coursework

San Diego, CASchool location, not where online students live or train

Fully online courseworkNo campus visits (stated) · Study intensity not published

Fully online coursework; local practicum and internship required

typically two and a half to three years · 60 credits

Tuition not published / not verified

March 15, 2027 · Fall 2027

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San Diego State University

M.S. in Rehabilitation Counseling (on-campus)

Awarded degree: Master of Science (M.S.) in Rehabilitation Counseling

Rehabilitation Counseling · Clinical Rehabilitation Counseling

Master'sMSCACREP: not listed

San Diego, CA

On campusStudy intensity not published

On-campus classes; practicum and internship required100 practicum + 600 internship hours (as published)

typically two and a half to three years · 60 credits

March 15, 2027 · Fall 2027

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San Diego State University

M.S. in School Counseling

Awarded degree: Master of Science (M.S.) in Counseling with a specialization in School Counseling

School Counseling

Master'sMSCACREP: not listed

San Diego, CA

Format not verifiedFull-time

Format not verified

two full years of full-time study, including summer coursework (full-time)

$4,274 per semester · All students — Basic Tuition, graduate full-time (6.1 or more units), per semester, Fall 2026 · year not stated

December 1, 2026 · Fall 2027

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About classes only. Practicum and internship are in person for every clinical program.

Accreditation

Placement support stated

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Also include counseling psychology

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