PPSC in School Counseling Program Overview
The Pupil Personnel Services Credential in School Counseling with Child Welfare and Attendance authorization prepares you to become a school counselor, providing students the support and encouragement they need to pursue college and careers.
As a student, you will:
- Support students with social and developmental needs.
- Assist students with study and organizational skills.
- Help pupils build problem solving and coping skills.
- Provide career and higher education advisement.

AAQEP - Association for Advancing Quality in Educator Preparation
The University of Massachusetts Global is a member in good standing of the Association for Advancing Quality in Educator Preparation (AAQEP), a national accrediting organization recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation. This program has been awarded initial accreditation status with AAQEP through June 30, 2030. Accreditation acknowledges that a program prepares effective educators who continue to grow as professionals and has demonstrated the commitment and capacity to maintain quality.