Admission Requirements to the Master of Science in School Counseling with PPS Credential

1. Application - Apply to the University Admissions office through Cal State Apply
2. One set of Official Transcripts-  One official set of transcripts from each of the colleges or universities attended must be mailed directly to the CI Admissions office. Cumulative grade point average of 3.0 is required for acceptance into the Master of of Science in School Counseling with PPS Credential. 
3. Two Letters of Recommendation-- Two letters of recommendation from professionals who are knowledgeable of the candidate's professional work.
4. Personal Statement – two essays describing why the candidate is interested in pursuing a career in P-12 counseling and how counseling work will be focused on equity and justice.
5.  Interview - Interview with the School of Education Admissions Committee 
6. Proof of meeting the Basic Skills Requirement, which as of July 2024 can now be met with a bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited university. 
7. Proof of Commission of Teacher Credentialing Certificate of Clearance and Tuberculosis Clearance before start of the program.

For further guidance reach out to Program Support Coordinator for assistance: lyzette.cornejo@csuci.edu

Application Process

1. Complete the University application on Cal State Apply 
2. Submit your official transcripts to Admissions admissions@csuci.edu.
3. Await notification.
4. Participate in a mandatory Zoom Interview (if invited)

Criteria for student continuation in the program

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 coordinator of the school counseling program. 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 CTC Basic Skills requirement to be eligible for the credential.

The Master of Science in School Counseling includes coursework and experiences designed to meet the competencies required for the California Pupil Personnel Services Credential.