Counseling, School Counseling Concentration, M.S.

(Major Code: 08261) (SIMS Code: 331041)

Submit the following in the supplementary program application:

Three letters of recommendation;
Personal statement;
Curriculum vitae or resume;
California Basic Educational Skills Test (CBEST).

For more information contact:
Department of Counseling and School Psychology
http://go.sdsu.edu/education/csp/schoolcounseling.aspx
619-594-6109

The Master of Science in counseling with a concentration in school counseling includes coursework and experiences designed to meet the competencies required for the California Pupil Personnel Services Credential (Credential Code: 00802). This credential authorizes the holder to function as a school counselor in grades K through 12. Applicant must also apply for the M.S. in Counseling. Additional information may be obtained from the Department of Counseling and School Psychology or the director of the school counseling concentration. The sequence of the degree must be planned in consultation with the program director. The M.S. and credential has a minimum of 60 units of 500-, 600-, and 700- numbered courses, including:

Prerequisites

Admission to the university and the Department of Counseling and School Psychology for concentrated study in school counseling.
Related undergraduate coursework in anthropology, child development, cultural studies, education, ethnic studies, psychology, and sociology is recommended.
Students must pass the California Basic Educational Skills Test (CBEST) prior to admission. This examination is required by the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing. Booklets containing registration forms and test information are available at http://www.cbest.nesinc.com.
The student must present the Certificate of Clearance from the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing prior to beginning the sequence of study. Consult the credential analysts in the office for Student Success, LH-259.

Common Core (6 Units)

ED 690 - Methods of Inquiry Units: 3
CSP 600 - Cross-Cultural Counseling Communication Skills Units: 2
CSP 600L - Cross-Cultural Counseling Prepracticum Units: 1

Foundations (6 Units)

Theory, Research, and Techniques (Minimum 30 Units Selected in Consultation with Adviser)

Integration and Application of Theory, Research, and Techniques (Minimum 8 Units)

CSP 730 - Fieldwork in Counseling Units: 2-6
CSP 740 - Practicum Units: 1-6

Additional Requirements for Concentration (Minimum Three Units Selected in Consultation with Adviser)

CSP 641 - Psychometrics in Counseling and School Psychology Units: 1
CSP 689 - Family Counseling in the Schools Units: 1
CSP 742 - Policy, Politics, Law, and Ethics for School Counselors Units: 1-3

Electives

(four units selected in consultation with an adviser).

Research (Minimum Three Units Selected in Consultation with Adviser)

CSP 710A - Professional Seminar Units: 3
or
CSP 799A - Thesis Units: 3 But not both.

Note

Students must maintain the minimum university requirement of 3.0 GPA. Students must receive a grade of B- or better (Cr for credit/no credit graded courses) in every course to document attainment of the competencies required for the Pupil Personnel Services Credential. Students not meeting this requirement must immediately consult the department chair or the director of the school counseling concentration. In addition, three grades of B- or lower (including NC) are grounds for dismissal from the program regardless of the student’s overall GPA.

Adherence to the ethical principles of the American School Counselor Association is mandatory. Students who knowingly or unknowingly violate any part of the ethical code may be dismissed from the program without further qualification regardless of coursework or other academic achievement. A copy of the ethical principles is included in the student handbook distributed at orientation.

In addition to the required courses and experiences, the student must pass all components of the CBEST to be eligible for the credential.