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About the Department of Counselor Education

The Student's Experience

The Department seeks to provide all students with the knowledge and skills necessary to address the needs and concerns of a diverse society in the 21st Century. Graduates leave with a strong foundation in counseling theories and techniques to apply in a multicultural society. Emphasis is placed on both personal and professional development with experiential learning infused throughout the entire curriculum. Several courses involve participation in community agencies and schools prior to the required supervised field study placements. As an important part of their development as professional counselors, students are encouraged to participate in their own personal counseling with professionals not affiliated with our educational programs.

Community Service

The Department provides services to community clients through its on-campus Center for Counseling and Diagnostic Services, as well as through various designated school and agency sites. In these settings, students provide counseling under direct faculty supervision, while gaining valuable experience in a broad spectrum of human problems.

Faculty Experience

A key strength of this Department has been the broad base of experience and training of the faculty members. Our faculty members have unique academic backgrounds, experiences and interests that qualify them to teach and model a wide range of effective approaches to counseling and psychotherapy.

Nondiscrimination Policy

The Department of Counselor Education encourages participation of students in its programs without regard to ethnicity, culture, color, religion, marital status, sexual orientation, gender, physical ability, or age. The University has established nondiscrimination and affirmative action programs. For further information, contact the Affirmative Action Officer/Advisor to the President in Sacramento Hall, room 259, 916-278-6907.

Accreditation

California State University, Sacramento is fully accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC), is a member of the National Council of Graduate Schools and the Western Association of Graduate Schools, and is on the list of approved colleges by the American Association of University Women. The College of Education is currently pursuing accreditation with the National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education (NCATE). The Department of Counselor Education is also fully accredited by the Council for Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs (CACREP), a national accrediting body that promotes the highest standards of counselor preparation programs.