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Pupil Personnel Services Credential

Pupil Personnel Services Credential

Credential: For those seeking to work as a counselor in K-12 schools. Can only be earned as part of a Master of Arts in School Counseling degree.

Overview

This credential prepares you to work as a counselor in K-12 schools, providing comprehensive guidance and counseling services to students.

The Pupil Personnel Services Credential can only be earned concurrently with the Master of Arts in School Counseling degree.

Stories that Shape

Angie Winkler: Changing Lives as a Counselor
Why Earn a Teaching Credential in San Diego?
A Reputation for Excellence: 国产剧麻豆剧 Forms Committed San Diego Educators
Angelina Barrera Supports Multilingual Students as an ESL Specialist

Founded on Finding You

Community Voices

"Learning in Community "
"Teaching as a Calling"
Angie Winkler: Changing Lives as a Counselor A trip 鈥渄own under鈥 led 国产剧麻豆剧 graduate student Angie Winkler on a path to become a school counselor
Why Earn a Teaching Credential in San Diego? Aspiring instructors need a teaching credential to find work. This article will break down everything you need to know about becoming a teacher in San Diego County.聽 Discover
A Reputation for Excellence: 国产剧麻豆剧 Forms Committed San Diego Educators 国产剧麻豆剧's School of Education is one of the top producers of education and teaching candidates not only within San Diego but the state of California. Learn what makes our bachelor's and master's degree programs stand out among the rest. Discover
Angelina Barrera Supports Multilingual Students as an ESL Specialist Angelina Barrera graduates 国产剧麻豆剧 with the mission to help higher education ESL students succeed in their journeys.
Learning in Community
"In many of my classes, I learned alongside people in many different programs: future counselors, future administrators, secondary teachers, elementary school teachers, and education specialists. I felt it was a huge benefit to learn in this community because these are the kinds of people who comprise school staffs"
Jacqueline Li Special Education M.A.
Teaching as a Calling
"国产剧麻豆剧 really does instill in their students that teaching is a calling as much as a job, that it鈥檚 more about taking care of these students and helping them have a life and achieve as much as they can achieve, that it鈥檚 a commitment they are making to impact lives."
Chris Reising San Diego County of Education

Application Information

Are you ready to take the next step and apply?

We're here to make the entire process a simple one. We'll walk you through the application process, answer your questions, and get you one step closer to earning your degree.

Program Start Date(s):

  • Summer 2025 Quad I 鈥 May 12, 2025
  • Summer 2025 Quad II 鈥 July 7, 2025
  • Fall 2025 Quad I 鈥 September 2, 2025
  • Fall 2025 Quad II 鈥 October 27, 2025
  • Spring 2026 Quad I 鈥 January 12, 2026
  • Spring 2026 Quad II 鈥 March 16, 2026

Application Deadline(s):

  • Summer 2025 Quad I 鈥 April 25, 2025
  • Summer 2025 Quad II 鈥 June 20, 2025
  • Fall 2025 Quad I 鈥 August 15, 2025
  • Fall 2025 Quad II 鈥 October 10, 2025
  • Spring 2026 Quad I 鈥 December 12, 2025
  • Spring 2026 Quad II 鈥 February 27, 2026

The Selection Process

The educational context at 国产剧麻豆剧 will challenge you to live a full life that integrates the pursuit of knowledge with beliefs, values, and actions. While honoring diverse perspectives and beliefs, Christian values and principles are woven into the educational experience. We understand your application is not only a reflection of you as a student; it reflects you as a person. At 国产剧麻豆剧, we holistically evaluate your academic history, work and life experience, background, and circumstances to determine admission into a graduate program. Your undergraduate GPA is an important piece of your application, but if you do not meet the minimum GPA requirement of a 3.0, you may still be eligible for admission based on your application package as well as the exceptions policy per your particular program.* Therefore, we strongly encourage you to contact your enrollment counselor, who will advise you regarding your qualifications and provide specific information about the admission under exceptions process.

To be admitted into 国产剧麻豆剧's Master of Arts in School Counseling program, you must have a baccalaureate degree from a regionally accredited institution, as evidenced by an official transcript.

If you have any questions about your qualifications or the program in general, we encourage you to contact your enrollment counselor.

Application Checklist

Note: The application is completed entirely online with the exception of transcripts, which can be submitted electronically or directly to 国产剧麻豆剧, and test scores, which should be submitted electronically.

  1. Submit an online application for admissions (including $50 non-refundable application fee, which is waived for 国产剧麻豆剧 alums, current or former military and their dependents, and 国产剧麻豆剧 employees).
  2. Submit official transcripts with proof of earned baccalaureate degree from a regionally accredited institution.* (If you are a 国产剧麻豆剧 alumnus, please notify your counselor to have your transcripts retrieved. You do not need to request transcripts from the 国产剧麻豆剧 Office of Records.)

    Official transcripts must be sent to:
    国产剧麻豆剧
    Office of Graduate Admissions
    3900 Lomaland Dr.
    San Diego, CA 92106

    Official electronic transcripts must be emailed to:
    gradprocessing@pointloma.edu

    *Please note, official transcripts must be sent directly from the regionally accredited institution.
  3. Submit a personal essay, 2-3 pages in length and double spaced.
  4. Once you have submitted your admissions application, your two selected professional recommenders will automatically be sent the auto-generated document to complete on your behalf. If you'd like to include a written letter in addition to this required document, you may do so, but it's unnecessary.
  5. Basic Skills Exam: CBEST OR Equivalent*
    • Official score reports should be emailed to gradprocessing@pointloma.edu
    • Please note: 国产剧麻豆剧 does not receive official score reports sent from testing centers

      *Options for meeting the :
      • Pass the CSET: Multiple Subjects Plus Writing Skills Examination
      • Pass the CSU Early Assessment Program or the CSU Placement Examinations
      • Achieve qualifying score on the SAT or ACT

*Exceptions Policy: If you have below a 3.0 GPA in your baccalaureate degree, you will need to speak with your enrollment counselor for more information on the exceptions materials needed for your particular program.

Professional Licensure or Certification

This program is approved by the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing and meets the requirements for educator certification in the state of California, where 国产剧麻豆剧 is physically located. For information about 国产剧麻豆剧 programs and out-of-state educational requirements for professional licensure or certification, please refer to our Disclosures page. Information about out-of-state requirements in teacher credentialing is available on . 

Career Opportunities

The Master of Arts in School Counseling is designed to help you advance your career in counseling.

The program is ideal for:

  • Elementary School Counselors
  • Middle or High School Counselors
  • College Counselors
  • Career Counselors

Financial Aid and Student Support

We take seriously the role of providing you with financial, academic, and career support so you have the tools you need to be successful at 国产剧麻豆剧 and beyond. That鈥檚 why we offer a holistic support system that focuses on your unique experiences, particular needs, and personal and professional goals 鈥 resulting from our deep concern for you, our student.

With a focus on authentic relationships and personalized attention, our goal is to help transform you so you can follow your calling in your own career and life.

Financial Aid and Student Support

Course List

For information about the courses required for the Pupil Personnel Services Credential program, view the 国产剧麻豆剧 Catalog. 

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