Pupil Personnel Credential

The coursework for the M.S. in Counseling allow for following credentials:  

• Pupil Personnel Credential: School Counseling  
• Pupil Personnel Credential: School Psychology  

Use these links to see the program requirements for the M.S. in Counseling:

Counseling, Clinical Child/School Psychology Option, M.S. 

Counseling, Marriage and Family Therapy Option, M.S. 

Counseling, School Counseling Option, M.S.   

School Counseling Specialization

The Pupil Personnel Credential (School Counseling Specialization) is offered through the School Counseling, and Marriage, Family Therapy program. This credential is required for work as a counselor in the public schools, and is approved by the California Commission of Teacher Credentialing (CTC). The commission sets the standards and competencies for the state, and Cal State East Bay’s program is designed to incorporate all knowledge, skills and practical experiences required to meet those expectations ³.

The School Counseling Credential program is a two-year course of study that reflects an integration of local program needs, the campus mission, and the direction provided by the National Standards and National Model of the American School Counselor Association (ASCA) and the National Career Development Guidelines (NOICC). The program is designed to train competent practitioners who are prepared to be leaders in building comprehensive, results-based school counseling programs that serve the needs of all pupils. The program provides training in mental health services using an integrated model designed to serve marriage and family therapists, school counseling and school psychology students. The school counseling students, however, will receive additional training and experience to prepare them to effectively perform the functions of a school counselor. The School Counseling Credential program includes specific training in guidance program models, guidance program development/implementation, and in the comprehensive and developmental school guidance curricula for academic, career, and personal/social development. Students also learn team building, management, and accountability for a comprehensive guidance program.

The M.S. in Counseling (or an acceptable equivalent) is required.

Note:

^{3. California Commission of Teacher Credentialing (CCTC) approval of revised program documents for new Standards and Competencies pending.}

Course Descriptions

Use this link to see all Course Descriptions  available throughout this catalog.

Other Graduate & Post-Baccalaureate Degree Requirements

In addition to departmental requirements, every student must also satisfy the university requirements for graduation as described in the Graduate/Post-Baccalaureate Admission and Degree Information  chapter in this catalog. These include the 32-unit residence requirement, the five year rule on currency of subject matter, the minimum number of units of 6000-level courses, the 3.00 grade point average, and the University Writing Skills Requirement. For information on meeting the University Writing Skills Requirement, see the Testing Office website at www.csueastbay.edu/testing or call 510.885.3661.