Pupil Personnel Services Credential (PPS) in School Counseling
The PPS credential is required to work as a counselor in K-12 school settings. The Department of Educational Psychology does not issue any credential. Our program is accredited by the CTC and prepares candidates for the in California. Candidates who successfully meet the program requirements for graduation and demonstrate proficiency in academic performance, clinical aptitudes, and professional dispositions will be recommended for the PPS credential.
Candidates apply for the PPS credential at the end of their second year after they have been recommended by the faculty for their satisfactory completion of all credential competency requirements including fieldwork experience, academic performance, clinical aptitudes, and professional dispositions. Failure to apply for the PPS credential may result in not receiving employment upon graduation.
Associate Marriage and Family Therapy (AMFT) Registration
The AMFT registration allows candidates to work as an intern after graduation until they complete all the to become a licensed marriage and family therapist. Candidates who successfully meet all the program requirements for graduation and demonstrate proficiency in academic performance, clinical aptitudes, and professional dispositions will be recommended for the AMFT. The Department of Educational Psychology does not issue the registration nor do they issue any licenses. Our School Counseling Program with an option in MFT is designed to meet the educational requirements for the California MFT license issued by the BBS. This license requires additional experience beyond this degree, as well as written and oral exams administered by the BBS.
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- 3,000 hours of supervised experience
- Standard Written examination and Written Clinical Vignette examination
Candidates apply for the AMFT after they have been recommended by the faculty for their satisfactory completion of all MFT competency requirements including fieldwork experience, academic performance, clinical aptitudes, and professional dispositions. Candidates must apply for the AMT within 90 days of their degree being conferred by ÂÌñ»»ÆÞ. Failure to apply for the PPS credential may result in not receiving employment upon graduation.