![professor guiding students during a class activity](/_resources/images/program_banners/School%20of%20Education.jpg)
PPS: School Counseling Credential
Earn a Pupil Personnel Services: School Counseling Credential at Azusa Pacific University
You’ll graduate ready to serve as a counselor in public school settings, equipped to address the numerous issues and pressures facing pupils today. Work side-by-side with practicing school counselors and develop problem-solving skills, discipline procedures, crisis intervention, and more. Designed for students who have already earned a MAEd: Educational Psychology and PPS Credential in School Psychology, you’ll be prepared to succeed in the field of school counseling.
Program at a Glance
Upcoming Events
Dates coming soonProgram Information
- Program Units: 50
- Cost per Unit: $815
- Base Cost: $40,750
Location
- Azusa (Main Campus), Murrieta, Orange County
![Yellow ribbon icon](/_resources/images/glance_military_ribbon.png)
![People walking and talking](/_resources/images/program_gain_hands_on/Dept%20of%20School%20Counseling%20and%20School%20Psych.jpg)
Gain Hands-on Experience
- Develop the skills needed to meet the learning needs of students in today’s classrooms.
- Engage with coursework grounded in a Christian worldview.
- Learn from expert faculty in the field.
- Bring learning to life through fieldwork experiences in K-12 schools.
By the Numbers
Get Started
Program Details
Browse the tabs below—if you have questions, visit the Student Services Center page, and we’ll make sure you get the info you need.
Informational Meetings
Prospective students may attend an informational meeting prior to submitting an application. Complete details regarding admission and specific program requirements, advising, and general information are discussed at information meetings. For details on upcoming dates, meeting locations, or registration, check the School of Education's information meeting calendar or call (626) 815-5376.
Admission Requirements—Domestic Applicants
The university graduate and program admission requirements below must be met before an application is considered complete.
- Graduate application for admission
- $45 nonrefundable application fee
- Official transcripts from all institutions leading to and awarding the applicant’s
bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited institution and all postbaccalaureate
study
An official transcript is one that Azusa Pacific University receives unopened in an envelope sealed by the former institution and that bears the official seal of the college or university. A cumulative minimum 3.0 (on a 4.0 scale) grade-point average on the posted degree is required for regular admission status. Provisional admittance may be granted to individuals with a lower GPA if competency can be shown through multiple measures. - Two recommendations submitted by employers, supervisors, or professors who have current knowledge of the applicant’s academic ability and potential within the profession
- A five-page essay or autobiography describing personal and professional history
- Résumé (preferred) or statement of experience including the most relevant work and volunteer experience
- Proof of Certificate of Clearance (COC). Applicants for Summer or Fall Terms must have a COC valid through January 31. Applicants for the Spring Term must have a COC valid through June 30. View instructions on Obtaining a Certificate of Clearance (PDF). Applicants are encouraged to begin this step as soon as possible to allow time for the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing to process your information.
- Proof the Basic Skills Requirement has been satisfied
Send official transcripts to:
Office of Graduate and Professional AdmissionsAzusa Pacific University
PO Box 7000
Azusa, CA 91702-7000
[email protected]
Watch the Application Tutorial
What to Expect
After all admission materials have been received by the Student Services Center, the faculty or department chair reviews the applicant’s file. The applicant is notified in writing of the admission decision.
Admission Requirements—International Applicants
Azusa Pacific University is authorized under federal law by the U.S. Citizen and Immigration Services and the U.S. Department of State to enroll nonimmigrant, alien undergraduate and graduate students. APU issues and administers both the I-20 and DS 2019 (F-1 and J-1 status documents respectively).
To apply for a graduate program at APU, the following requirements must be fulfilled in addition to meeting the domestic applicant and program-specific admission requirements specified above.
International applicants must also:
- Demonstrate proficiency in English through a placement test with the Academic Success Center, or through a TOEFL/IELTS score that meets program-specific requirements. Refer to APU’s English proficiency requirements to learn more. Request that official test scores be sent to APU. All other forms of proof indicated in the English proficiency requirements must be submitted directly to International Services.
- Provide a Graduate Affidavit of Financial Support (PDF) and a bank statement from within the last six months proving financial ability to pay for education costs through personal, family, or sponsor resources.
- Submit a copy of a valid passport showing biographical data, including your name, country of citizenship, date of birth, and other legal information.
- Get foreign transcripts evaluated. International credentials (transcripts, certificates, diplomas, and degrees) must be evaluated by a foreign transcript evaluation agency. View our policy and a list of approved Foreign Transcript Evaluation Agencies.
Send official transcripts to:
Office of Graduate and Professional AdmissionsAzusa Pacific University
PO Box 7000
Azusa, CA 91702-7000
[email protected]
What to Expect
After all admission materials have been received by the Student Services Center, the faculty or department chair reviews the applicant’s file. The applicant is notified in writing of the admission decision.
To view specific requirements and coursework information, visit the current academic catalog:
- Azusa Pacific University is accredited by the WASC Senior College and University Commission (WSCUC).
- In addition, the School of Education receives accreditation from the Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP), making APU one of only three schools in California with this distinction.
- Further, our credential programs are accredited by California’s Commission on Teacher Credentialing (CTC).
Featured Faculty
![Michelle Cox](https://www.apu.edu/faculty/photos/mcox.jpg)
Michelle Cox
Director, School Counseling Program; Professor, Department of School Counseling and School Psychology
![Roberta Alba](https://www.apu.edu/faculty/photos/ralba.jpg)
Roberta Alba
Assistant Professor, Department of School Counseling and School Psychology