University of Southern California Rossier School of Education M.E. School Counseling (and Pupil Personnel Services Credential) USC Rossier School of Education 3470 Trousdale Parkway, WPH 800 Los Angeles, CA 90089-4038 US   Phone: 1-213-740-0224 Fax: 1-213-740-9433   At a Glance Program Requirements Tuition & Financial Aid Institution Overview Important Dates Upcoming Events Degrees: Program Format: Master's M.E.-School Counseling Certificate Pupil Personnel Services (P.P.S.) Credential On Campus   The Master of Education, School Counseling program is geared toward socially responsible individuals who are aware that many of the issues that pupils confront have societal origins. Designed to prepare educators interested in becoming school counselors in grades pre-K through 12, this program focuses on the challenges, issues, and dynamics relevant to urban schools. Successful candidates will obtain the M.E. School Counseling degree along with USC recommendation for the Pupil Personnel Services School Counseling Credential. Forty-eight units of course work, 100 clock hours in a practicum experience, and 600 clock hours of supervised field experience are required. Distinctive Benefits * USC is authorized to request issuance of an internship credential for students requested by school districts for early assignment to the field of counseling. * Field-experienced professors. * Coursework in school-wide prevention/intervention strategies, counseling services, staff development, and training programs for parents and teachers. * Fieldwork assignments often lead to jobs before final completion of the credential. Placements available in LAUSD and other urban school environments. Career Options * Elementary, middle, and senior high school counselors * College advisers in high school setting * Leadership in administration     Accreditation Information: WASC; California Commission on Teacher Credentialing  # Of Credits Required:   Time To Degree:     Previous Degrees Pre-Requisite Courses International Student Requirements Requirements Qualifying Exam: Minimum Exam Score: GPA or Equivalent: English Proficiency: Research Competency: Clinical Internship:   Work Experience Volunteer Experience Publications Experience Foreign Language Requirement Other Requirements Sealed official academic transcripts from all postsecondary institutions attended, including community college coursework.    Cost Per Credit Hour: $   Tuition:   Financial Aid Offered:       # of Students Enrolled Full Time: 10495  # of Students Enrolled Part Time: 3455  Average GPA:   Average Test Scores:   Charge Per Credit: $1121  Annual Full Time Avg Institution Tuition: $26904  Financial Aid Offered: Yes  Average Work Experience:   Specializations:   # of Terms Per Year: Semester  Placement Percentage:   Historically Black: No   Religious Affiliation: Not applicable