Department of Counseling and School Psychology

The Department of Counseling and School Psychology (CSP) prepares culturally competent and compassionate professionals at the graduate level to provide leadership in school counseling, school psychology, marriage and family therapy, and community counseling. We also offer an undergraduate minor in counseling. CSP is an interdisciplinary department committed to equity, economic, and social justice. More About CSP.

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Fall 2027 Admissions

Fall 2027 applications open August 1, 2026. Deadlines differ by program. Please see individual academic program information for details.

 
 

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Dr. Travis Heath, Department Chair

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CSP News

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How an SDSU education expert supports safe and inclusive schools for LGBTQIA students — and why it matters

A Q&A with Vinnie Pompei from the Department of Counseling and School Psychology on California school districts not making the grade in LGBTQIA+ student support, and what still needs to be done.

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COE Connections Episode 22: Afarin Rajaei

Associate Professor in the Department of Counseling and School Psychology discusses AI and its impact on human agency, relationships and mental health care.

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Faculty Q&A: Vinnie Pompei on California school districts not making the grade in LGBTQIA+ student safety and inclusion

Assistant professor in school psychology served on the statewide committee behind Equality California’s latest Safe and Supportive Schools Report Card. He sees much room for improvement in the data.

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