MAED: School Counseling w/ Pupil Personnel Services Credential

The 48 credit hour program prepares students to serve as school counselors in public and private schools for grades K-12, and meets the requirements for a California state credential authorizing service as a school counselor.

The program includes a state required 600 hour field experience component which students will complete after their course work. Any student who is hired by a school as an Intern may complete some of their required field experience prior to the end of their course work.

How you learn

This is a cohort program. During the fall, spring, and summer terms, classes will meet one night per week from 4:30-8:30 p.m. You will finish the program in approximately 3 to 3 1/2 years.

Career Outcomes

Upon completion of the program, students will earn a Master of Arts in Education: School Counseling. You will be prepared to work as a school counselor and be eligible for the Pupil Personnel Services Credential from the state of California.

Emphasis of Study

Course work focuses on the theory and skills needed by today's school counselors to work with a diverse population.

• Educational Assessment


• Personal/Social Counseling


• Academic and Career Counseling


• Program Development


• Law and Ethics in Schools


• Coordination of Supervision and Consultation for students and faculty

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