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MA in Counseling and PPSC in School Counseling

Offered Location

Modesto; Palm Desert; San Diego; Walnut Creek

Offered State

California; Washington

Degree Type

Master's Degree

Code

MA.CNSL

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Education

Curriculum Description

Specific Requirements (2012-13 catalog)

Required courses:

 

CSPU 500 Introduction to Counseling and Intervention 3
CSPU 511 Introduction to Ethical Practice of School Counseling 3
CSPU 512 Advanced Counseling and Intervention 3
CSPU 513 Group Leadership and Intervention 3
CSPU 514 Cultural and Community Issues in Counseling 3
CSPU 515 Practicum in School Counseling 3
CSPU 516 Children and Youth In Developmental Context 3
CSPU 616 Leadership and Systems Change 3
CSPU 617 Transition to Work and Career 3
CSPU 618 Best Practices in School Counseling 3
CSPU 620 Supervision and Mentoring in School Counseling I 3
CSPU 621 Supervision and Mentoring in School Counseling II 3
CSPU 640 Consultation and Indirect Intervention 3
EDUU 511 Collaboration for Inclusive Schooling 3
EDUU 600 Research and Evaluation Methods 3
EDUU 602 Positive Behavioral Supports 3

 

Total credits                                                                                          48

 

The School Counseling program also requires the following:

Fieldwork and Internship: Candidates must complete the Practicum in School Counseling course and a minimum of 100 hours of practica fieldwork prior to beginning the final fieldwork or internship in CSPU 620 and 621. A minimum of 600 hours of post-practicum fieldwork or internship is required to apply for the credential. Most of these hours must be done in a public school setting at two different levels. All hours must be under the supervision of an experienced professional who holds a PPS credential in school counseling.

Applications for the practicum in School Counseling must be filed with the clinical coordinator at least two terms prior to the session in which a student plans to begin student teaching (or by the deadline established at the campus of residence).  All Credential and Program requirements must be met prior to starting any practicum courses.

Exit Interview: Credential candidates must successfully complete an exit interview, a professional portfolio, and a capstone project to exit the program. Candidates who wish to earn a Master of Arts in Counseling must meet all the course requirements and earn a score of 550 or higher on the ETS Praxis Examination in Counseling and Guidance (#0420).

Upon successfully completion of all degree and credential and program requirements, graduates may apply to be recommended to the CTC for their PPSC credential.  Candidates may do this by filling out the on-line Recommendation Form on the School of Education Services page on MyBrandman.  The candidates application is then reviewed and recommended by the Teacher Accreditation Department to the CTC for the credential.  

Description

The Master of Arts in School Counseling program prepares you to serve as a counselor in California public schools for grades K-12 - as a crucial broker of services within the student support system. You will learn topics such as counselor roles and techniques for students of different cultures and backgrounds, ethical guidelines and legal issues, and goal setting. You’ll also learn to create and enhance programs for students that enable them to fully participate in educational and life endeavors.

Students already holding a MA in School Counseling may enroll in a stand-alone PPS credential program.

Who is this program for?

For students committed to education and interested in providing insight and guidance to our youth – our school counseling program will put you on the path to becoming a credentialed school counselor in California.

Program Level

GR

Program Type

On Campus

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Admission Requirements

Admission to the program may be achieved by completing the following requirements:
 
Satisfactorily fulfill graduate admissions requirements for Brandman University.
Submit three letters of recommendation along with three recommendation waivers from individuals who have had experience with you in an academic setting and knowledge of your academic potential and from someone who knows you in a work setting, preferably one where you have worked with children.
Submit a current resume which includes experiences working with children.
Autobiography essay (2-3 pages) describing life experiences that have shaped your approach to working with children and what led to the decision to become a school counselor and your commitment to the PPSC program.
Arrange an intake interview with the associate dean or other designated faculty.
If usingOption Two in the graduate admissions requirements and have a grade point average between 2.5 and 2.99 in the last 30 graded semester credits (45 quarter units) in either a baccalaureate or post baccalaureate program including credits earned toward a credential, you are required to submit passing scores from one of the following standard admissions tests:
 
Graduate Record Examination (GRE): any two of the three GRE scores (Verbal, Quantitative or Analytical Writing) may be used to meet graduate admissions standards for this program. The minimum acceptable score for the Verbal is 150, Quantitative sections is 141 and minimum score for Analytic Writing is 4.5.
 
 
Miller Analogies Test (MAT): achieve a minimum scaled score of 403.
 
 How to Apply
 
Complete and submit an Application for Graduate Admission
Provide official transcripts from the regionally accredited Baccalaureate degree granting institution and transcripts from all institution where post-baccalaureate coursework was completed or attempted.Only credit from regionally accredited institutions will be accepted for transfers.International applicants or domestic applicants with transcripts from international institutions must also submit foreign transcripts.PLEASE DO NOT FAX TRANSCRIPTS OR TEST SCORES.
 
Please mail all official transcripts to the following address:
Brandman University
Office of Admission
16355 Laguna Canyon Road
Irvine, CA 92618
With the exception of transcripts or test scores, you may also fax additional required documents directly to the Office of Admission at (866) 659-1143 or e-mail the documents as attachments to apply@brandman.edu.
 
 
 
 

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