Pupil Personnel Services School Counseling Internship Credential
Total units required for Credential: 59
Program Description
The PPS-SCI enables school districts and other educational agencies to place candidates in school counseling positions prior to the completion of credential requirements, provided that the CBEST and practicum coursework have been passed. Requests must originate in writing from the district superintendent or other appropriate officers. The program meets all standards established by the California Commission for Teacher Credentialing (CCTC).
The Pupil Personnel Services Internship Credential Program is limited only to students who are already classified students in the Department of Counselor Education in the School Counseling Specialization. This program is not open to applicants from other institutions.
Admission Requirements
Requests to enter the Pupil Personnel Services School Counseling Internship Credential program must originate in writing from the district superintendent or other appropriate officer stating that the individual is in a position or being offered a position (for the duration of at least one year) which requires the authorization of a Pupil Personnel Services Credential in School Counseling.
Individuals must satisfy the basic skills requirement by one of the CTC approved methods prior to receiving the Pupil Personnel Services Internship Credential.
Program Requirements
| Code | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Required Courses (59 Units) | ||
| EDC 210 | Advocacy, Social Justice, and Cultural Foundations in Counseling | 3 |
| EDC 214 | Dynamics of Human Development | 3 |
| EDC 215 | Foundations of Professional School Counseling | 3 |
| EDC 216 | Counseling Theory | 3 |
| EDC 218 | Assessment In Counseling | 3 |
| EDC 219 | Group Processes in Counseling | 3 |
| EDC 231 | Diagnosis and Treatment Planning | 3 |
| EDC 233 | Substance Use and Addiction Counseling | 3 |
| EDC 242 | Play and Art in Therapy with Children | 3 |
| EDC 244 | Trauma and Crisis Counseling | 3 |
| EDC 250 | Education Research | 3 |
| EDC 252 | Legal and Ethical Issues in Professional Counseling | 3 |
| EDC 260 | Career Development | 3 |
| EDC 270 | Organization and Administration of School Counseling Programs | 3 |
| EDC 272 | Counseling Children and Youth | 3 |
| EDC 274 | Advocacy and Systemic Change in School Counseling | 3 |
| EDC 280 | Counseling Skills Lab | 2 |
| EDC 475 | Counseling Practicum | 3 |
| EDC 480 | Field Study In Counseling 1 | 6 |
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EDC 480 must be taken twice, over two separate semesters, in order to meet accreditation requirements.