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
- Small class sizes
- Experienced and highly rated university faculty
- Blended schedule with courses in class and online
- Includes both academic classroom training and applied field experience
- Our grads are sought by top districts
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 directors
Eileen M. Whelan, Ph.D., BCBA-D
Dena Fiori, Ed.D.
Faculty
Kelly J. Bentz, Ph.D.
Jonathan Gage, Ed.D.
Admission requirements
- Application form and fee
- Interview with program director
- Impromptu writing sample
- Statement of intent*
- Three reference forms
- CBEST score of 100 (credential requirement)
- 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 3.00
*One to two typed pages providing a statement of career goals and a description of how participation in the graduate program will contribute to your growth and development of these goals.
* *Candidates must bring unofficial transcripts from all universities/colleges attended to interview with program director.
Prerequisites
- Introduction to Statistics
- General Psychology
- Child Growth and Development
- Introduction to Counseling Theories
Course listing
Required Courses
| Code | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| PPC 700 | Comprehensive School Counseling and Guidance | 3 |
| PPC 702A | Academic Planning | 2 |
| PPC 702B | Career Planning | 2 |
| PPC 707 | Organizational Systems and Program Development | 3 |
| PPC 791 | Practicum in School Counseling | 1 |
| PPC 792 | Supervised Field Experience Credits | 1 – 6 |
| PPP 716 | Psychological Assessment and Prescription for Linguistically Diverse Students | 3 |
| PPP 718 | Behavioral Assessment/Intervention | 3 |
| PPP 720 | Seminar in School Psychology | 3 |
| PPP 722 | Assessment I | 3 |
| PPP 724 | Assessment II | 3 |
| PPP 734 | Early Intervention and Behavioral Assessment | 3 |
| PPP 771 | Behavioral Research Methods in Education | 3 |
| PPP 793 | Supervised Practicum Experience Credits | 1 – 4 |
| PPS 704 | Counseling Applications in School Settings | 3 |
| PPS 705 | Family-School Collaboration and Consultation | 3 |
| PPS 708 | Counseling for Diversity | 3 |
| PPS 710 | Assessment and Measurement | 3 |
| PPS 712 | Laws and Ethics | 3 |
| PPS 713 | Safe School Environments | 3 |
| PPS 714 | Practicum in Group Process | 3 |
| PPS 715 | Leadership and Change | 3 |
| PPS 717 | Seminar in Behavior Pathology in Schools | 3 |
| PPC 703 | Prevention and Intervention for Achievement | 3 |
| PPP 791 | Practicum in School Psychology | 1 |
| PPP 794 | Internship Credits | 2 – 8 |
| PPP 739 | Advanced Behavior Assessment: Application to Autism Spectrum Disorder | 3 |
Master of Arts Core (Third Year)
| Code | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| ED 779 | Values in School and Society | 3 |
| PPS 777A | Topical Review of Education Research | 3 |
| PPS 777B | Field Based Research | 3 |
Program details
School Counseling / School Psychology Dual Program
Start dates
Fall (August)
Cost per unit
$650
Number of units
93
Locations
Related programs
Avg completion time
Three years
I came to FPU because of its flexibility and the option to work while still attending school. With classes being at night, I was able to work during the day. I was also attracted to the school because it maintained a focus on God which is something I did not see in any other graduate program.
Brooke Fiori
- Pupil Personnel Services