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School of Behavioral Health
The School Counseling certificate is designed to prepare Counseling MS and Marital and Family Therapy MS students to positively contribute to the lives of California public school students through effective implementation of California's adopted standards and curricular frameworks. Students who successfully complete program requirements are recommended to the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing (CTC) for the Pupil Personnel Services (PPS) Credential in School Counseling. All degree and certificate requirements must be met and the degree awarded prior to recommendation to the CTC for the PPS credential in School Counseling.
In addition to working with students on campus, professional school counselors serve as consultants for school administrators, faculty, staff, parents, community leaders, and other professionals who work with and for students. The role of professional school counselors varies with the public school district and grade levels ranging from preschool through college and university.
Increasingly, the value of professionals possessing both a clinical license (LPCC, LMFT) and a Pupil Personnel Services Credential in School Counseling is being recognized. Qualified individuals are being recruited to fill positions in public school districts to address student social and emotional concerns.
Quarter | Application Open | Priority Deadline | Final Deadline |
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Summer of 2024 | Jan 5, 2024 | — | Apr 29, 2024 |
Autumn of 2024 | Jan 5, 2024 | — | Jun 30, 2024 |
Winter of 2025 | Jan 5, 2024 | — | Nov 4, 2024 |
The School Counseling Certificate is currently open only to enrolled CFS students in good standing or recent CFS graduates whose degree requirements were congruent with current state standards for school counseling. Loma Linda University students in the MS Counseling or MS degree in Marital and Family Therapy program may complete the School Counseling certificate program concurrently with their degree program. The application process for the certificate is separate, and acceptance is not automatic.
The following estimated cost of attendance is based on full-time attendance for the number of months enrolled per academic year. Estimated amounts may vary based on a number of factors. Students may use these estimates when applying for financial aid.
Year of Program Months Enrolled |
Year 1 12 |
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Tuition & Fees | $26,803 |
Books, Materials, Supplies & Equipment Allowance (May or may not be purchased through the school) |
$1,500 |
Non-required costs that can be funded with scholarships/loans.
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