With the school counseling and school psychology dual program, you can complete your California pupil personnel services (PPS) credentials in school psychology and school counseling, and earn your master of arts in school counseling and school psychology. You’ll gain expertise in assessment and intervention, as well as the knowledge and skills to develop and implement comprehensive guidance and counseling programs. The third year of the program includes a 1,200-hour school psychology internship, along with master’s-level courses.

Highlights

Career opportunities

Graduates are equipped with the necessary expertise in assessment and intervention, as well as the knowledge and skills to develop and implement comprehensive guidance and counseling programs as school counselors and school psychologists.

Program director

Eileen M. Whelan, Ph.D., BCBA-D

Associate Professor, Education, Program Director, School Counseling & School Psychology

Faculty

David Weber, Psy.D., NCSP, LEP

Assistant Professor of School Counseling and School Psychology

Kelly J. Bentz, Ph.D.

Program Director Special Education Merced Campus, Assistant Professor

Jonathan Gage, Ed.D.

Pupil Personnel Services Program Director, Bakersfield, Clinical Assistant, School of Education

Admission requirements

• Application form and fee
• Interview with program director
• Impromptu writing sample
• Statement of intent
• Three reference forms
• Successful completion of CBEST (credential requirement)
• GRE or MAT results
• Official transcripts verifying BA/BS degree*
• Valid California credential or Certificate of Clearance
• Verification of negative TB test (within last 12 months)
• Letter of explanation if GPA is under 2.75

* Candidates must bring unofficial transcripts from all universities/colleges attended to interview with program director.

Course listing

Required Courses

Master of Arts Core (Third Year)

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