PPS Credential in School Counseling with CWA Authorization

This is the introductory course to the graduate program in school counseling. It introduces candidates to the roles school counselors have in the public schools, the ethical and legal guidelines that shape the profession, and emergent practices in individual and group assessment, academic advisement, career counseling, crisis intervention, personal & social counseling, consultation, and systems change. A minimum of 10 hours of field-based experience (e.g. simulations, video observations, case studies, etc.) are required.

Prerequisites: Admission to the Credential Only Program or CSPU 500 or equivalent.

This course will focus on the designing, implementing, coordinating, and evaluating effective counseling and school psychology programs. Topics include principles of collaboration and teamwork; facilitating teams of pupils, teachers, administrators, parents, and community members to meet pupil needs; program development and evaluation; and enhancing organizational climate and staff morale through consultation and in-service education. A minimum of 10 hours of field-based experience (e.g. simulations, video observations, case studies, etc.) are required.

Prerequisites: CSPU 511.

This course focuses upon the process of post K-12 outcome choice, including the skills of decision-making, goal setting, vocational assessment, post K-12 outcome information, and post K-12 outcome education programs. Candidates will learn school-to-career/college systems appropriate for all students, including those with disabilities. A minimum of 10 hours of field-based experience (e.g. simulations, video observations, case studies, etc.) are required.

Prerequisites: CSPU 617.

School counselor candidates will review the knowledge, skills, and standards of the graduate program in counseling in final preparation for their employment as school counselors. Candidates will prepare for the Praxis examination in school counseling, complete their program portfolios, and develop a capstone project as a part of this course. A minimum of 10 hours of field-based experience (e.g. simulations, video observations, case studies, etc.) are required.

Prerequisites: for MMSN/ESN Special Education students: EDUU 516 or EDSP 541; for ECSE students: EDUU 665; School psychology and school counseling students have no Prerequisites for this course.

This course defines the legal requirements and best practices for supporting students with behavior challenges. Candidates will begin by learning the essential components of person-centered planning, defining goals to achieve positive and student-centered outcomes. The essential elements of functional behavior assessment, developing individualized behavior plans, implementing evidence-based behavior intervention strategies, and evaluating outcomes and problem-solving implementation will be reviewed and practiced. Candidates will also develop an understanding of the legal obligations around discipline and students with disabilities and the role of the Education Specialist teacher in the process.

Candidates complete their practicum experience during the course and transition into the fieldwork process. Fieldwork provides Candidates a transitional school counseling experience by engaging the candidate in a practical and realistic work schedule in schools. Emphasis is on supervised fieldwork experiences leading to competencies in the following areas: social/emotional counseling, college/career counseling, academic counseling, program leadership and coordination, supervision, consultation, and laws and ethics pertinent to the profession of school counseling. In addition to the required practicum and field experiences, candidates participate in a minimum sixteen hours of group supervision each term. By the completion of CSPU 619, candidates are required to complete 100 hours of practicum experience. Candidates will begin to accrue the minimum of 800 hours of post-practicum fieldwork or internship, including a minimum of 600 hours completed at an approved California public school setting at two different levels. A minimum of 150 hours of total hours accrued will meet requirements for the Child Welfare and Attendance (CWA) authorization. A portion of the 150 CWA hours will be accrued in inter-disciplinary experiences in a setting that is outside the field of education. Graded on a pass/no pass basis.