SCHOOL COUNSELING
The Pupil Personnel Services Credential with School Counseling
Specialization authorizes the holder to perform the following duties, develop, plan, implement, and evaluate a school counseling and guidance program that include academic, career, personal, and social development; advocate for the high academic achievement and social development of all students; provide school-wide prevention and intervention strategies and counseling services; provide consultation, training, and staff development to teachers and parents regarding students’ needs. Candidates seeking only a
School Counseling credential must already hold an appropriate Master’s degree. Candidates who do not already hold an appropriate Master’s degree must be enrolled into the Master of Science in Educational Counseling with Credential program.
Admissions Requirements
1. View the online Credential Orientation through the NU Message
Center upon enrollment into CED 607
2. Complete the Credential Packet provided in the Credential
Orientation including:
• Signed Acknowledgement of Terms and Agreements
• Negative TB test results
• Proof of Fingerprint Clearance
3. Meet with a NU Faculty Advisor
4. Candidates must possess an appropriate Master’s Degree or be in enrolled in the Master of Science in Educational Counseling program
5. Passage of program prerequisite CED 607
Clinical Practice Requirements
In addition to meeting the general and program specific admission requirements, advancement to candidacy and practicum requirements, candidates must also complete the following and turn documentation into a Credential Program Specialist before they are cleared for their Clinical Practice internship hours. See requirements below. All test results must remain valid throughout the program to include the application process for credential.
• Valid Certificate of Clearance or valid equivalent document
• Negative TB test (valid within the last four years)
• Passage of the Basic Skills Assessment (CBEST)
• Submit an application for Field Experience to a Credential Program Specialist 30 days prior to the requested field experience start date with approval from the Internship Coordinator or Faculty Advisor
• Complete 12 CED courses including CED 610, CED 611, CED 603, and CED 601 (except CED 637, CED 694 and CED 620)
• 3.0 GPA (grades of “D” and “F” are not accepted)
• Maintain zero account balance
UNIVERSITY INTERNSHIP
The University Internship Credential Route provides an opportunity for candidates who have been offered employment to complete their clinical practice, while employed in an appropriate position as a school counselor. This experience is a partnership between the candidate, National University, and the employer meant to support the candidate in an environment similar to that authorized by the credential obtained at the end of the program. National University candidates who are interested in becoming a university intern must complete and show verification of all prerequisite requirements and go through the internship eligibility process to determine suitability for the internship program. Once intern eligible, candidates must apply for an Internship Credential that is valid for two years and issued specifically for the site of hire.
Prerequisites
• Valid Certificate of Clearance or valid equivalent document
• Passage of the Basic Skills Assessment
• Negative TB test (valid within the last four years)
• Letter of recommendation from the Principal or Administrator of the hiring school
• Completion of program prerequisites courses, CED 607 and four additional core CED courses
• Complete 12 CED courses including CED 610, CED 611, CED 603, and CED 601 (except CED 637, CED 694 and CED 620) if not completed the following will be required:
• Verification of two years relevant paid experience in a K-12 public school or related system or as a licensed counselor or therapist
• Faculty approval of an American School Counseling Association (ASCA) National Model essay
• 3.0 GPA (grades of “D” and “F” are not accepted)
• Maintain zero account balance
• Recommendation by NU Faculty Advisor
Eligibility Requirements
In addition to completion of all internship prerequisites, candidates are required to verify completion of the following Intern Eligibility:
• Verification of internship program prerequisites
• Contract Agreement (MOU) on file between the employing District, School or Agency and National University
• District or agency offer of employment for the intern as a full time school counselor with a minimum of 10 hours per week.
• Verification of intern eligibility determined in an interview by NU Faculty Advisor
Completion Requirements
In addition to the above requirements listed for admission and clinical practice the following must be completed and documentation turned into a Credential Program Specialist to be recommended for a California Credential:
• Successful completion of the ETS Praxis (#0421) examination in Professional School Counseling (passing score is 570)
• Possession of an appropriate Master’s degree or completed Master’s degree coursework
• Successful completion of the Exit interview with NU Faculty Advisor or University Supervisor
• 3.0 GPA (grades of “D”, “F” or “U” are not accepted)
• Zero account balance
SCHOOL PSYCHOLOGY
The Pupil Personnel Services Credential with School Psychology Specialization authorizes the holder to perform the following duties: Provide services that enhance academic performance; design strategies and programs to address problems of adjustment; consult with other educators and parents on issues of social development and behavioral and academic difficulties; conduct psychoeducational assessment for purposes of identifying special needs; provide psychological counseling for individuals, groups, and families; coordinate intervention strategies for management of individuals and school wide crises. Candidates seeking only a School Psychology credential must already hold an appropriate Master’s degree. Candidates who do not already hold an appropriate Master’s degree must be enrolled into the Masters in School Psychology with Credential program.
Admissions Requirements
1. Complete the Credential Orientation
2. Complete a Credential Packet including:
• The Acknowledgement of Terms and Agreements
• Negative TB test results
• Proof of Fingerprint Clearance
• Candidates must possess an appropriate Master’s Degree or be in enrolled in the Master of Science in School Psychology program
Clinical Practice Requirements
In addition to meeting the general and program specific admission requirements, advancement to candidacy and practicum requirements, candidates must also complete the following and turn documentation into a Credential Program Specialist before they are cleared for their Clinical Practice internship hours:
• Valid Certificate of Clearance or valid equivalent document
• Negative TB test (valid within the last four years)
• Passage of the Basic Skills Assessment
• Submit an application for Field Experience to a Credential Program Specialist 30 days prior to the requested field experience start date with approval from the internship coordinator or faculty advisor.
• Complete all credential coursework
• 3.0 GPA (grades of “D” and “F” are not accepted)
• Zero account balance
All test results must remain valid throughout the program to include the application process for your credential.
University Internship
The University Internship route provides an opportunity for candidates who have been offered employment to complete their clinical practice, while employed in an appropriate position as a school psychologist. This experience is a partnership between the candidate, National University, and the employer meant to support the candidate in an environment similar to that authorized by the credential obtained at the end of the program. National University candidates who are interested in becoming a university intern must complete and show verification of all prerequisite requirements and go through the internship eligibility process to determine suitability for the internship program. Once intern eligible, candidates must apply for an Internship Credential that is valid for two years and issued specifically for the site of hire. Prerequisite and Eligibility requirements for the University Internship are the same as those for the Field Experience requirements. Please contact your Credential Program Specialist for information on qualifying for a School Psychology University Internship.
Completion Requirements
In addition to the above requirements listed for admission and clinical practice the following must be completed and documentation turned into a Credential Program Specialist to be recommended for a California Credential:
• Successful completion of the ETS National Praxis (#0401) examination-School Psychology (passing score is 148)
• Possession of Master’s degree or completed Master’s degree coursework
• Successful completion of the Exit interview with Faculty advisor or University Supervisor.
• 3.0 GPA (grades of “D”, “F” or “U” are not accepted)
• Zero account balance
Please contact a Credential Program Specialist for specific information regarding any of the requirements for the Pupil Personnel Services programs.
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