Overview

By earning both your master’s in school counseling and PPS Credential, you’ll have the expertise and the qualifications you need to support K–12 students.

They’ve built the Counseling for K-12 Schools program at California Lutheran University on the cultural proficiency model, an inside-out approach that recognizes and values the ways in which your identity and background inform your approach to counseling. Through engaging classroom work and multiple on-site practicum experiences, you will graduate as a deeply skilled counselor who is ready to empower students with the tools to succeed.

Program Specializations

Child Welfare and Attendance (CWA) Specialization

With one additional field study experience course, students can complete a Child Welfare and Attendance (CWA) Specialization. Child welfare and attendance issues impact many disenfranchised public school students, and the CWA Specialization empowers future practitioners to more effectively assess, understand and respond to each student’s unique situation. Learn more on our curriculum page.

College Counseling Specialization

Students can also specialize in college counseling, preparing for careers that span the P-20 educational spectrum. This specialization works well for those who want to understand and support students through the complete educational experience, from elementary school through higher education. Along with the core PPS curriculum, students take specialized courses and complete a practicum experience through an internship at a college or university.

Careers

Common career paths

Potential career paths for graduates of a master’s degree in school counseling with the PPS Credential include:

School Counselor (K-12)
Guidance Counselor
Academic Counselor
Career Counselor
Behavioral Disorder Counselor
School District Counseling Coordinator

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Educational Research

Life Span Human Development

Counseling Theory and Practice

Group Process and Leadership

Resiliency Development and Student Retention

Microskills in Counseling

Career and College Development and Planning

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-24 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-06-15 00:00:00

Language

English

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IELTS

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Credits

48 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

California, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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IELTS

6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

Online application

Advising appointment with a graduate enrollment specialist

Recommendation forms (2)

Official transcript(s) from a regionally accredited college or university

Personal statement

Completion of CTC Basic Skills Requirement or plan for completion

Verification of state-issued CTC Certificate of Clearance

Application fee ($30)

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

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Non-residents

42000 USD / year

≈ 42000 USD / year
Out-of-State

42000 USD / year

≈ 42000 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

42000 USD / year

≈ 42000 USD / year

Living costs

California

United States

1570 - 2658 USD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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Scholarships Information

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Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

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Language

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Credits

Delivered

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What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

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General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic

Living costs

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Financing

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