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MS in Counseling (CSP) Requirements

The MS in Counseling (CSP) is open to students from all undergraduate majors who have graduated from a regionally accredited college or university.

If you have any questions about applying to the master’s in college counseling program, call 805-493-3325 or email clugrad@callutheran.edu to get in touch with a graduate enrollment specialist.

Application Checklist

• Online application
• Advising appointment with a graduate enrollment specialist (strongly recommended)
• Recommendation forms (2)
  • Cal Lutheran will send the required form to your two professional or academic recommenders. You can continue with your application without waiting for your recommenders to complete the form.
• Official transcript(s) from a regionally accredited college or university
• Personal statement
• Application fee ($32)

Language Proficiency

International students are eligible to apply to the MS in Counseling (CSP) program. In addition to the requirements listed above, international students must submit:

• Course by course evaluated transcripts by a NACES member company, official transcript, certified true copy in English
• Financial Responsibility Statement or Official Bank Statement
• Copy of Passport Information page
• Minimum acceptable test scores are as follows (submit one):
• TOEFL (88)
• IELTS (6.5)
• Duolingo (120)
• Pearson’s (PTE Academic) (58)
• Completion of ELS 112

Transcript Information

Official transcripts must be ordered and sent directly to Cal Lutheran via certified e-transcript or mail. E-transcripts are recommended where possible.

• By email: If a selection list is available, please choose “California Lutheran University” or use clugrad@callutheran.edu for direct entry
• By mail: California Lutheran University, 60 West Olsen Road, #2200, Thousand Oaks, CA 91360-2700