MA in Counseling and PPSC in School Counseling

This integrated degree prepares students to serve as a School Counselor, providing support to children and encouraging youth to pursue college and careers.

School Counseling Program Overview

The Master of Arts in Counseling and Pupil Personnel Services Credential in School Counseling is an integrated program designed to streamline the process by reducing the steps to becoming a school counselor. Change the lives of adolescents by encouraging them to pursue college, a career and dream about their future.

  • Understand state and federal laws and regulations affecting school district guidance programs.
  •  Demonstrate knowledge of personal strengths, assets, values, beliefs, and attitudes.
  • Apply research-based counseling theory to particular problems.
  • Create effective counseling program.

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Summer I (May 04, 2020)

Estimated Cost

$660/Credit

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Ways to Learn

Hybrid

(on-campus/online)

Online

Available Campuses

Fairfield Campus
2450 Martin Road, Fairfield, CA 94534
Modesto Campus
5222 Pirrone Court, Salida, CA 95368
Monterey Campus
99 Pacific Street, Suite 375-B, Monterey, CA 93940
Online Campus
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Ontario Campus
3990 Concours Street, Suite 100, Ontario, CA 91764
Palm Desert Campus
75-105 Merle Dr, Suite 800, Bldg. B, Palm Desert, CA 92211
Riverside Campus
3550 Vine Street, Suite 200, Riverside, CA 92507
Roseville Campus
400 Sunrise Avenue, Suite 200, Roseville, CA 95661
San Diego Campus
7460 Mission Valley Road, San Diego, CA 92108
Santa Maria Campus
1300 E. Cypress Street, Building A-1, Santa Maria, CA 93454
Visalia Campus
337 N. Plaza Dr., Visalia, CA 93291
Walnut Creek Campus
2950 Buskirk Avenue, Suite 315, Walnut Creek, CA 94597

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    Admission Requirements

    Applicants for this program must complete the formal application process with all required documents, which include:

    • Completed application
    • An autobiographical essay (2-3 pages)
    • GPA: Meet 1 of these 4 GPA options for admission
    • Current Resume (showing experience working with children)
    • Official transcripts from all regionally accredited institutions where baccalaureate and/or post-baccalaureate coursework was completed or attempted
    • Two letters of recommendation from individuals who know the candidate in a work setting, preferably one working with children
    • Proof of passing score report on the California Basic Skills Test (CBEST) or any of the CTC approved basic skills test.
    California Residency

    This program is only available to California residents

    Stand Alone Credential

    A stand alone School Counseling Credential may be available to candidates who have earned a Masters Degree in Marriage and Family Therapy, Social Work, Counseling, or the equivalent in a directly related field from a regionally accredited institution.

    Graduate Level Exams

    For detailed information about graduate exam and minimum test score requirements, please reference the Brandman University Catalog.

    Program Curriculum

    • CSPU 500  Introduction to Counseling and Interpersonal Relations: Concepts and Skills

      3
      CSPU 511  Introduction to the 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 and School Psychology

      3
      CSPU 515  Practicum in Counseling and Intervention

      0-3
      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 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 Behavior Supports

      3
      Total Credits

      45-48

    Meet Our Faculty

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    Thierry Kolpin, Ph.D.

    Associate Professor

    Specialty

    School Counseling

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    Loren O'Connor, Ph.D.

    Assistant Professor
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