Programs

Master of Science in Counseling

Master of Science in Counseling, School Counseling option with PPS Credential and optional CWA (51-54 units):

PPS 525 Group Dynamics for Personal Growth (3)
PPS 576 Research Methods in Educational Counseling (3)
PPS 501 Leadership in School and College Counseling (3)
PPS 505 Human Diversity (3)
PPS 508 Law and Ethics in Educational Counseling (3)
PPS 512 Consultation and Collaboration in Counseling (3)
PPS 515 Counseling Theories (3)
PPS 520 Program Development and Evaluation (3)
PPS 530 Seminar in Techniques of Individual Counseling (3)
PPS 535 Seminar in Career and Academic Counseling (3)
PPS 540 Seminar in Techniques of Group Counseling (3)
PPS 545 Comprehensive School Counseling (3)
PPS 554 School Counseling Practicum (3)
PPS 550 Crisis Intervention in Educational Settings (3)
PPS 560 Master’s Capstone Requirement (3), or GED 599 Thesis (3-6)
PPS 575 School Counseling Fieldwork (6)

To add the following certifications to the MS in Counseling, School option degree:
CWA Authorization: Completion of 150 hours within PPS 575 School Counseling Fieldwork
Certificate in College Counseling: Completion of College Counseling specialization courses: PPS 536, PPS 537, and PPS 538.

Master of Science in Counseling, College Counseling option (48-51 units)

PPS 525 Group Dynamics for Personal Growth (3)
PPS 576 Research Methods in Educational Counseling (3)
PPS 501 Leadership in School and College Counseling (3)
PPS 505 Human Diversity (3)
PPS 508 Law and Ethics in Educational Counseling (3)
PPS 515 Counseling Theories (3)
PPS 520 Program Development and Evaluation (3)
PPS 530 Seminar in Techniques of Individual Counseling (3)
PPS 535 Seminar in Career and Academic Counseling (3)
PPS 536 Foundations of College Counseling (3)
PPS 537 College Counseling Practicum (3)
PPS 538 Fieldwork in College Counseling (3)
PPS 540 Seminar in Techniques of Group Counseling (3)
PPS 550 Crisis Intervention in Educational Settings (3)
PPS 560 Master’s Capstone Requirement (3), or GED 599 Thesis (3-6)
Elective: PPS 595 Counseling in the Community College (3) or one of: PPS 512, PPS 545, or PPS 554

To add School Counseling certifications to the MS in Counseling, College option degree:
PPS credential: School Counseling specialization courses: PPS 512, PPS 554, PPS 545, and PPS 575.
CWA Authorization: Completion of the PPS credential and CWA fieldwork (150 hours within PPS 575).