| Code | Course Name | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Required Courses | ||
| CSPU 511 | Introduction to the Ethical Practice of School Counseling | 3 |
| CSPU 616 | Leadership and Systems Change |
3 |
| CSPU 617 | Transition to Work and Career |
3 |
| CSPU 618 | Best Practices in Counseling |
3 |
| CSPU 619 | Practicum and Supervision in School Counseling |
3 |
| CSPU 620 | Supervision and Mentoring in School Counseling I |
3 |
| CSPU 621 | Supervision and Mentoring in School Counseling II |
3 |
| CSPU 602 | Positive Behavior Supports |
3 |
| Total Credits |
24 |
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Pupil Personnel Services Credential in School Counseling for School Psychology Candidates Option Graduates of University of Massachusetts Global’s School of Education school psychology program, who also wish to receive the Pupil Personnel Services credential in School Counseling, must complete the following additional coursework: |
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| CSPU 511 | Introduction to the Ethical Practice of School Counseling |
3 |
| CSPU 617 | Transition to Work and Career |
3 |
| CSPU 618 | Best Practices in Counseling |
3 |
| EDUU 619 | Practicum and Supervision in School Counseling |
3 |
| EDUU 620 | Supervision and Mentoring in School Counseling I |
3 |
| EDUU 621 | Supervision and Mentoring in School Counseling II |
3 |
| Total Credits |
18 |
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PPS Credential in School Counseling with CWA Authorization
This CTC accredited credential program is designed for students with a master’s degree in a counseling-related field interested in a school counseling credential. Possible career options include working with California students in grades K-12 in public school settings, community college/university counselor or private/corporate career counselor.
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.
Those without a master’s degree should consider UMass Global’s Master of Arts in Counseling with Pupil Personnel Services Credential integrated program.
Next Session
Summer I (Apr 29, 2024)
Estimated Tuition
$709/Credit
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Admission Requirements
Applicants for the Master of Arts in Counseling and Pupil Personnel Services Credential in School Counseling program must complete the formal application process with all required documents, which include:
- Completed application
- An autobiographical essay (2-3 pages)
- 2.75 grade point average (GPA)
- Current Resume (showing experience working with children)
- Official transcripts from all regionally accredited institutions where baccalaureate and/or post-baccalaureate coursework was completed or attempted
Program start dates
Program starts three times a year in Fall 1, Spring 1, and Summer 1. Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis.
Stand Alone Credential
A stand alone School Counseling Credential may be available to candidates who have earned a Masters Degree in Marriage and Family Therapy, Social Work, Counseling, or the equivalent in a directly related field from a regionally accredited institution.
Graduate Level Exams
For detailed information about graduate exam and minimum test score requirements, please reference the University of Massachusetts Global Catalog.
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PPSC in School Counseling Curriculum
University of Massachusetts Global is accredited by the WASC Senior College and University Commission (WSCUC)
University of Massachusetts Global's School of Education is accredited by the California Commission on Teaching Credentialing.
