School Counseling, M.S. and Pupil Personnel Services Credential - 60 units

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The Master of Science (M.S.) Degree 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. Applicants must apply for the Master of Science in School Counseling and the California Pupil Personnel Services Credential (Credential Code: 00802). Additional information may be obtained from the Department of Educational Leadership & School Counseling and Psychology at this link: https://education.csuci.edu/programs/ms-school-counseling/index.htm. Students plan the sequence of the degree in consultation with the program coordinator and advisor. The M.S. and Credential have a minimum of 60 units of 600- numbered courses, which are listed on the degree roadmap.

Common Core - 6 units

Course material in this section includes inquiry and cross-cultural counseling.

EDSC 601 - Methods of Inquiry Units: 3
EDSC 602 - Cross-Cultural Counseling Communication Skills Units: 2
EDSC 603 - Cross-Cultural Counseling Pre-Practicum Units: 1

Foundations - 12 units

Course material in this section includes theoretical foundations of human behavior and counseling.

EDSC 611 - Theoretical Foundations of Counseling and Marriage and Family Therapy Units: 3
EDSC 612 - Determinants of Human Behavior and Development Units: 3
EDSC 613 - Seminar in Multicultural Dimensions in Counseling Units: 3
EDSC 614 - Foundations of the Professional School Counselor Leader Units: 3

Theory, Research, and Techniques - 21 units

Course material in this section includes theories of learning, achievement, instruction, social justice, career development, group and individual counseling, crisis intervention, and system change.

EDSC 621 - Learning, Achievement, and Instruction for School Counselors Units: 3
EDSC 622 - Social Justice and Holistic School Systems for School Counselors Units: 3
EDSC 623 - College Planning and Career Development P-16 Units: 3
EDSC 624 - Counseling Interventions with Children and Adolescents: School Counseling and School Psychology Units: 3
EDSC 625 - Theory and Process of Group Counseling Units: 3
EDSC 627 - Prevention, Crisis Intervention, and Conflict Resolution in Schools Units: 3
EDSC 628 - The Opportunity Gap: Leadership, Advocacy, and Systemic Change Units: 3

Integration and Application of Theory, Research, and Techniques - 12 units

Course material in this section includes applying theory, research literature, and counseling techniques.

EDSC 631 - Fieldwork in School Counseling Units: 3 (taken twice)
EDSC 632 - Practicum in School Counseling Units: 3 (taken twice)

State Requirement - 6 units

Course material in this section includes consultation, policy, law, and ethics.

EDSC 641 - Consultation with Families and Teachers for School Counselors Units: 3
EDSC 642 - Policy, Politics, Law, and Ethics for School Counselors Units: 3

Culminating Experience - 3 units

Students will select a culminating experience of professional seminar or thesis.

EDSC 651 - Professional Seminar in School Counseling Units: 3
EDUC 616 - Master’s Thesis Units: 1 - 4 (complete 3 units)