Students wishing public school employment in California can meet the requirements for the California Pupil Personnel Services Credential with emphasis in School Counseling by completing the Core courses and meeting specific elective and fieldwork hours requirements. Other students completing this specialization seek employment in agencies serving school age children in educational and community settings and in private business as career counselors or college admissions counselors. Some students obtain employment during the program as guidance aides in the public schools and as paid interns in agencies and group homes.
Students learn the consultation models used in school and community settings.
Skills are developed in working effectively with teachers, parents, and other school staff. Leadership practices which promote teamwork and increase accountability in counseling services settings will be presented. Students learn appropriate individual, small group and classroom techniques for working with elementary school students. Counseling issues specific for students at this stage of development will be presented. Intervention programs currently being offered in elementary settings will be reviewed and possible new programs will be designed.