Master of Science in Counseling
Curriculum
M.S. in Counseling, option in School Counseling
Advising Form - Pupil Personnel Services Credential
Advising Form - School Counseling
Roadmap (before Fall 2024) - School Counseling with PPS Credential
Roadmap (Fall 2024 and beyond) - School Counseling with PPS Credential - Project/thesis option
Roadmap (Fall 2024 and beyond) - School Counseling with PPS Credential - Comp exam option
Core Counseling Courses
| Course Number | Course Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| COUN 200 | Counseling Techniques | 3 units |
| COUN 201 | Multicultural Aspects of Counseling | 3 units |
| COUN 202 | Group Counseling | 3 units |
| COUN 203 | Assessment in Counseling | 3 units |
| COUN 206 | Counseling Through the Lifespan | 3 units |
| COUN 248 | Practicum in School Counseling | 4 units |
| COUN 220 | Career Development Theory | 3 units |
| ERE 220 | Research in Education | 3 units |
|
COUN 298 |
Project plus 4-units of electives or Thesis plus 4-units of electives or Comprehensive Exam plus 7-units of electives |
3 |
|
Sub Total 25 or 28 Units |
School Counseling Specialization Courses
| Course Number | Course Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| COUN 240 | Counseling Parents of Exceptional Children | 3 units |
| COUN 241 | Organization of Counseling Services | 3 units |
| COUN 242S | Parent Education, Pupil Advocacy, Consulting | 3 units |
| COUN 249 | Field Placement in School Counseling | 4-8 units |
|
CI 285 or ERE 288 |
Seminar in Advanced Educational Psychology
Educational Measurement & Prog Evaluation |
3 units |
| Sub Total 16 Units |
Electives
| Electives | 4 or 7 Units |
|---|---|
|
Students adding the PPS credential are encouraged to take following courses as electives to meet the PPS completion requirement:
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Total Required Units 48 |
For course descriptions, visit the Fresno State Catalog.