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Graduate Admissions
Enrollment Services
San Diego State University
5500 Campanile Drive
San Diego, CA 92182-7416
Telephone: (619) 594-6336

Department of Counseling and
School Psychology

San Diego State University
5500 Campanile Drive
San Diego CA 92182-1179

Department Location: NE 179

Telephone: (619) 594-6109
Fax: (619) 594-7025

edweb.sdsu.edu/csp/
csp@mail.sdsu.edu

Step 1:
Submit to the University:

California State University application electronically at CSUMentor along with the $55 application fee.

Step 2:
Submit to SDSU Graduate Admissions:

  1. Official transcripts (in sealed envelopes) from all postsecondary institutions attended
    Note:
    • Please do not send transcripts before submitting the CSUMentor application as this may result in processing delays.
    • Students who attended SDSU need only submit transcripts for work completed since last attendance
    • Students with international coursework must submit both the official transcript and proof of degree. If documents are in a language other than English, they must be accompanied by a certified English translation.
  2. GRE scores (www.ets.org, SDSU Institution Code 4682)
  3. TOEFL score, if medium of instruction was in a language other than English (www.ets.org, SDSU Institution Code 4682)

Step 3:
Submit to the Department:

  1. Completed program application form (http://edweb.sdsu.edu/csp/admissions/scadmission.htm)
  2. Three letters of recommendation
  3. Three personal statements (only for School Counseling)
  4. Curriculum Vita (Resume) (only for School Counseling)
  5. CBEST — California Basic Educational Skills Test must be taken (only for School Counseling)

Fall Deadline
Specialization in Marriage and Family Therapy:
Domestic Applicants: January 15
International Applicants: January 15

Specialization in School Counseling:
Domestic Applicants: please contact the department directly for deadline
International Applicants: please contact the department directly for deadline

Spring Deadline
Specialization in Marriage and Family Therapy:
Domestic Applicants: closed
International Applicants: closed

Specialization in School Counseling:
Domestic Applicants: closed
International Applicants: closed