University of Southern California

Program Information

Degree Offered

M.E.-School Counseling, Pupil Personnel Services (P.P.S.) Credential

Program Description:

The Master of Education in 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:

WASC; California Commission on Teacher Credentialing

# of Credits Required:

48

Tuition & Financial Aid

Cost Per Credit Hour:

$1420/unit USD

Financial Aid Offered: Yes

Format: Campus

Classification: Doctoral/Research Universities - Extensive

Institution Sector: Private not-for-profit

Locale: Large City

Size & Settings: 20,000 and above