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School & College Counseling Department Contact Information Office: COE 1446 |
Applying to the Program Priority Deadline: Dec 1 Regular Deadline: Feb 1 |
The School and College Counseling department at CSUDH offers a blended educational counseling program with the opportunity to specialize in both school and college student populations. Students are able to simultaneously earn one or more of the objectives below:
Degree and Credential Objectives offered in the Counseling Program:
- Master of Science in Counseling, School Counseling option
- Master of Science in Counseling, College Counseling option
- Pupil Personnel Services (PPS) Credential, School Counseling
- Child Welfare and Attendance (CWA) Authorization
- Certificate in College Counseling
M.S. in Counseling with options in School Counseling and College Counseling
The Master of Science in Counseling program prepares students for careers in educational counseling settings and is designed to provide a broad conceptual knowledge base and the development of specialized counseling skills applicable to a diversity of student populations and counseling needs. Students choose to specialize in School or College specializations and are able to concurrently pursue the PPS credential.
Through a framework of cultural humility, the program stresses the importance of reflective examination and interpersonal and professional growth to prepare counselors who are responsive, transformative, student-centered leaders.
Pupil Personnel Services (PPS) School Counseling Credential
Child Welfare and Attendance (CWA) Authorization
Our program is accredited by the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing to offer both the PPS credential and the Child Welfare and Attendance (CWA) authorization. Counseling students completing the MS degree (in either option) are able to simultaneously earn the PPS Credential in School Counseling, which is required to work as a School Counselor in the TK-12 public school system. The CWA authorization prepares candidates with the specialized counseling training to assist TK-12 students and families in need of attendance support.
Students who are pursuing the Master of Science in Counseling, School Counseling option have the ability to add the College Counseling Certificate and take additional courses for this specialization. Note that adding the certificate changes the amount of time you spend in the program.
Responsive Curriculum and Practice
We are privileged to hold a deep commitment and connection to the students and communities in our local schools and colleges. Through close partnerships, responsive practice, and grounded scholarship, our Counseling faculty ensure that the program's coursework and training are relevant and connected to the current demands of schools and colleges. Candidates complete the program well equipped to lead, advocate, and serve a diversity of student populations and needs.
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