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.
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
| 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 | Field Experience | 4 |
| 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 Experience | 3 |
| 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 |
Master of Arts Core (Third Year)
| Code | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| ED 779 | Values in School and Society | 3 |
| PPP 794 | Internship | 4 |
Select one of the following groups
| Code | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| PPS 777A | Topical Review of Education Research | 3 |
| PPS 777B or PPS 798 | Field Based Research or Project/Thesis Proposal | 3 |
| PPS 799 | Project/Thesis-School Counseling and Psychology | 3 |
Program details
School Counseling / School Psychology Dual Program
Start dates
Fall (August)
Cost per unit
$610
Number of units
84
Locations
Related programs
Avg completion time
Three years
"My overall FPU experience has been amazing. As an FPU student, I definitely developed great study and life skills that I didn't realize I could improve upon. This opportunity has allowed me to grow professionally and spiritually."
Elvira Deaquino
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