Master of Arts in School Counseling with a Pupil Personnel Services Credential
The Graduate School of Education and Psychology is currently exploring offering a master’s degree in School Counseling with a Pupil Personnel Services (P.P.S.) Credential. We are exploring offering this program with a possible launch in Fall 2009.
The School Counseling Program will build on the mission of the Graduate School of Education and Psychology to educate and prepare students to serve as leaders in professions that improve and enrich the lives of individuals, families and communities of diverse backgrounds.
About the School Counseling Program and P.P.S. Credential
This program will lead to a Master of Arts in School Counseling with a P.P.S. Credential. The PPS Credential provides the necessary authorization for a person to serve in a California school setting, grades K-12 as a School Counselor.
Students with a master’s degree in a related field are eligible to earn the P.P.S. Credential without the M.A. in School Counseling upon completion of certain courses.
Responsibilities of School Counselors
As a School Counselor, you will provide educational counseling services in grades K-12 (includes preschool and programs organized for adults). You will develop, plan, implement and evaluate school counseling and guidance programs that includes academic, career, personal and social development. School counselors advocate for the high academic achievement and social development of all students, and provide school-wide prevention and intervention strategies and counseling services (especially during crisis situations). You will consult, train and provide staff development to teachers and parents regarding students’ needs. In addition, you will provide college bound and career counseling/planning support for students.
Accreditation
The Graduate School of Pepperdine University is currently pursuing the accreditation process through the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing (C.C.T.C.).
