Program Overview

Program Overview

The Pupil Personnel Services-School Counseling program is designed for individuals seeking to specialize in school counseling. To be eligible for this program, candidates must satisfy all the requirements outlined below.

Admission Requirements

To be considered for admission, individuals must:

• Hold a baccalaureate degree or higher from a regionally-accredited college or university.
• Complete post-baccalaureate degree study consisting of a minimum of 48 semester units in a Commission-approved professional preparation program specializing in school counseling, including a practicum with school-aged children.
• Obtain the formal recommendation of a California college or university with a Commission-approved Pupil Personnel Services program specializing in school counseling.

Additional Requirements

Candidates must also:

• Complete the Basic Skills Requirement.
• Complete the Live Scan fingerprint process.
• Pay the application processing fee once the recommendation has been submitted online by the college or university.

Application Process

Upon submission of the recommendation by the college or university, individuals will be notified via email that the application has been submitted and is awaiting payment in a secured database.