Overview

The School Counseling master offered at Fresno Pacific University requires a minimum of 50 units of coursework and 800 hours of field experience in a PK-12 setting. A sequence of courses is determined by the program director.

Career Opportunities

The PPS credential provides eligibility to work as a school counselor in the California public school system grades PK-12. To be employed as a school counselor, a student must complete the following:

A master’s degree in School Counseling or a related area.

Successful completion of the exit exam interview and portfolio review process.

Complete practicum hours, field experience, exit exam, master’s degree and apply for the Pupil Personnel Services (PPS) credential in School Counseling.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Social Emotional Development

Professionalism, Ethics, and Legal Mandates in School Counseling

Program Development and Core Curriculum

Prevention and Intervention

Academic Development

College and Career Development

Social Justice: Equity and Access

Mental Health Counseling

Student Supports

Clinical Practice in School Counseling

Key information

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-18 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-07-15 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2027-01-12 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-11-01 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

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Credits

50 SCH

Delivered

Online

Campus Location

Fresno, United States
Bakersfield, United States
Merced, United States
Visalia, United States

Disciplines

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General requirements

Completed Application for Admission and $45 non-refundable application fee.

Official college/university transcript(s) verifying receipt of a bachelor’s degree from an accredited program.

If your cumulative GPA for your bachelor’s degree is below a 3.0 (4.0 scale), a letter of explanation is required.

Reference Forms – Two references are required for the M.A. in School Counseling program. These references should attest to your professional qualities and your academic qualifications, noting your ability to complete graduate-level work.

Statement of Intent.

Program Interview – After submitting your application materials including transcripts, a representative will contact you to schedule an interview.

Program applicants will be required to submit an impromptu writing sample, one page in length, during the interview time.

Evidence of application for a Certificate of Clearance for a valid California Teaching Commission credential.

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

38500 USD / full

≈ 38500 USD / full
Out-of-State

38500 USD / full

≈ 38500 USD / full
Domestic

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In-State

38500 USD / full

≈ 38500 USD / full

Funding

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