School Psychology/School Counseling Dual Program, M.A.

School Psychology/School Counseling Dual Program, M.A. is a Masters program taught at Fresno Pacific University, USA. The program is offered in campus-based modes with full-time options.

The School Psychology/School Counseling Dual Program (M.A.) helps you complete California pupil personnel services (PPS) credentials in school psychology and school counseling, and earn a master of arts in school counseling and school psychology. The program focuses on assessment and intervention, and on developing and implementing comprehensive guidance and counseling programs. Candidates complete separate credentials in school psychology and school counseling and earn the master’s degree.

Courses are offered fully online. The program includes academic classroom training and applied field experience. The third year includes a 1,200-hour school psychology internship, along with master’s-level courses. Fieldwork placements range from Bakersfield to Merced, with select placement opportunities also available along California’s Central Coast. Liability insurance is required before students can accumulate counseling and psychology hours.

The minimum requirements for admission in School Psychology/School Counseling Dual Program, M.A. at Fresno Pacific University for all applicants (Domestic or International) are:

• program specific academic requirment set by Fresno Pacific University.
• English Language OR any other language requirments as set by Fresno Pacific University as pre-requiste for admission in School Psychology/School Counseling Dual Program, M.A..

Note: Please check the university website in the link below.

• Admission is based on review of academic achievements, work experience, and personal statement by the admission committee.
• Completed application for admission.
• Official college/university transcript(s) verifying receipt of a bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited institution and any post-baccalaureate work; if finishing up, submit current transcript; a final transcript is required before enrollment.
• If cumulative GPA for the bachelor's degree is below a 3.0 (4.0 scale), a letter of explanation is required.
• Two reference forms required.
• Statement of intent explaining interest in the program, long-term goals, and experience in the field.
• Program interview after submitting application materials. Submit an impromptu writing sample, one page in length, during the interview time.
• Evidence of application for a Certificate of Clearance for a valid California Teaching Commission credential.
• Prerequisite classes must be completed before starting the dual M.A. in School Counseling/School Psychology program: Child Growth and Development, General Psychology, Introduction to Statistics and Research Methods (grade of "C" or better). This requirement is waived for graduates with a bachelor's degree in psychology, social work or sociology from FPU or a CSU or UC school.
• Prior to recommendation for credentials: Statement of Intent; a master's degree in school psychology/school counseling or a related area; a passing score of 155* on the NASP PRAXIS exam; Successful passing of the Program Exit Oral Examination and Portfolio Review.
• PPP 787 Praxis Tutorial - 1 credit must be complete after two failed attempts at passing PRAXIS.
• Liability insurance is required through the American School Counselor Association (ASCA) before accumulating counseling hours, and before accumulating psychology hours. Proof must be obtained by the program director prior to school site-based observations and PK-12 field experience; students need two separate insurances (School Counseling and School Psychology).

Please check detail of study units at http://www.fresno.edu/graduate/program/school-psychologyschool-counseling-dual-program-ma

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