Pupil Personnel Services (PPS) School Counseling Credential

Program Overview

The Pupil Personnel Services (PPS) School Counseling Credential program prepares individuals to become effective school counselors in California K-12 public schools. Through a combination of foundational courses, supervised experience, and advanced professional development, students gain the knowledge and skills necessary to support students' academic, career, and personal growth. The program emphasizes counseling theory and practice, assessment, career planning, and working with diverse populations. Graduates are qualified to work as school counselors and contribute to the well-being of students in California schools.

Program Outline

Degree Overview:

Name:

Pupil Personnel Services (PPS) School Counseling Credential

Department:

Department of Counselor Education

Level:

Credential

Units:

57

Objectives:

• Qualify individuals to work as school counselors in California K-12 public schools.

Description:

• The program is designed to provide students with the knowledge and skills necessary to be effective school counselors.
• Students will learn about counseling theory and practice, assessment, career planning, and working with diverse populations.
• The program includes a supervised fieldwork experience of 800 hours.

Outline:

Foundational Core Courses (15 units)

• EDCO 215 - Introduction to Counseling and Guidance
• EDCO 218 - Counseling Process & Techniques
• EDCO 232 - Law & Ethics in Counseling
• EDCO 244 - Cultural Perspectives in Counseling
• EDCO 294 - Practicum in Self-Development

Additional Foundational Courses (12 units)

• EDCO 266 - Education and Career Planning
• EDCO 282 - Assessment for Counselors
• EDCO 227 - School-Family-Community Collaboration
• EDCO 279 - Advanced Group Process Theory and Practice

Supervised Experience (9 units)

• EDCO 292 - Supervised Experience in Counseling

Advanced Professional Development Courses (21 units)

• EDCO 268 - Lifespan Development
• EDCO 285 - Trauma Counseling & Crisis Intervention
• EDCO 283 - Advanced Educational Assessment
• EDCO 286 - Organizational Change and Development
• EDCO 221 - Research in Counselor Education
• EDCO 287 - Comprehensive School Counseling Analysis
• EDCO 288 - Seminar in Counseling Theory and Practice

Assessment:

• Students are assessed through a variety of methods, including exams, papers, and practicum evaluations.
• A minimum grade of C is required in each course.
• A minimum overall GPA of 3.0 is required to complete the program.

Teaching:

• The program is taught by a team of experienced faculty who are committed to providing students with a high-quality education.
• The program uses a variety of teaching methods, including lectures, discussions, and experiential learning.
• Students are also provided with opportunities to engage in research and professional development.

Careers:

• Graduates of the program are qualified to work as school counselors in California K-12 public schools.
• School counselors help students with a variety of issues, including academic planning, career planning, and personal and social development.
• The median annual salary for school counselors in California is $75,000.