Counseling, Master of Science

Note: Completion of all courses with a “B” or higher is required for the MS Counseling degree. 

Course List

Code	Title	Hours
PPS 500	Research Methods in Educational Counseling	3
PPS 501	Leadership in School and College Counseling	3
PPS 505	Human Diversity	3
PPS 508	Law and Ethics in Educational Counseling	3
PPS 515	Counseling Theories	3
PPS 520	Program Development and Evaluation in Counseling	3
PPS 525	Group Dynam Pers Growth	3
PPS 530	Sem Tech of Indiv Counsel	3
PPS 535	Seminar in Career and Academic Counseling	3
PPS 540	Sem: Tech Group Counsl	3
PPS 550	Crisis Intervention in Educational Settings	3
Capstone
PPS 560	MS Counseling Capstone Requirement	3
or GED 599	Thesis
Select one of the following options:		12-15
College Counseling Option (12 Units)
PPS 536	Foundations of College Counseling
PPS 537	College Counseling Practicum
PPS 538	Fieldwork in College Counseling
PPS 539	Counseling in the Community College
School Counseling Option (15 units)
Required Specialized Courses
PPS 512	Consultation and Collaboration in Counseling
PPS 545	Comprehensive School Counseling
PPS 554	School Counseling Practicum
PPS 575	Fieldwork in School Counseling
Total Hours		48-51

Time Limit on Coursework 

Candidates must complete all of the requirements for the degree within seven (7) years. This time limit commences with the semester of the earliest course used in the candidate's program of study. Courses completed more than seven years prior to the candidate's graduation term must be repeated or replaced by other courses with the approval of the graduate program director.

• Knowledge Base: Students will demonstrate a broad knowledge base in Counseling, including a complex understanding of the challenges most typical to students in schools and colleges and how to intervene to improve student success.
• Independent Performance: Students will independently demonstrate the role of a school or college counselor in regards to improving student success.
• Advanced Writing: Students will demonstrate advanced writing skills reflective of styles predominant in the Counseling discipline at a graduate level.
• Professional Conduct: Students will demonstrate a critical understanding of ethical and professional behavior, including the importance of reflective practice and the process to counselor growth and skill.
• Development of Profession: Students will demonstrate professional counselor leadership that reflects a commitment to social justice and equity.