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Master of Counseling in School Counseling with Embedded PPS Credential

California State University, Sacramento

  • Sacramento, United States
  • 3 years
  • English
  • On campus
  • Master

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California State University, Sacramento campus

About the program

A 60-unit master's degree in Counseling (School Counseling with Embedded PPS Credential) offered through the Graduate and Professional Studies in Education at Sacramento State.

Program highlights

  • Internship available: no
  • Placement support: no
  • Work during study: yes
  • Post-study work rights (1): yes
  • PR pathway friendly: no

What you will learn

  • Develop foundational knowledge in Counseling in School Counseling with Embedded PPS Credential. Apply skills related to Coursework includes Advocacy
  • Social Justice
  • and Cultural Foundations in Counseling. Interpret relevant evidence and communicate findings within the discipline.

Career outcomes

  • Professional school counselor in school settings

Curriculum

  • 60-unit master's programme offered through the Graduate and Professional Studies in Education. Coursework includes Advocacy
  • Social Justice
  • and Cultural Foundations in Counseling
  • Dynamics of Human Development
  • Counseling Theory
  • Assessment In Counseling and Diagnosis and Treatment Planning. Requirements mention a comprehensive examination.

Entry requirements

Academic

  • Equivalent of a US bachelor degree
  • 3-year foreign degrees need a WES
  • ECE or ACEI evaluation
  • Additional academic criteria: Programme minimum GPA 2.5 - 3.25 (MS Computer Science 3.0).

Accepted academic background

Equivalent of a US bachelor degree, 3-year foreign degrees need a WES, ECE or ACEI evaluation

Language tests

  • IELTS 6.5
  • TOEFL iBT 80 (4.0 new scale for tests after 2026-01-21)
  • Duolingo 115
  • PTE Academic 65

Documents you’ll need

  • Completed Application
  • Official Academic Transcripts
  • Passport or Identity Document
  • Previous Degree Certificate
  • Financial Support Statement
  • Academic References
  • Statement of Purpose

How to apply

  1. Review the Counseling in School Counseling with Embedded PPS Credential admission requirements and the current intake deadline. Complete the application through Cal State Apply. Prepare academic transcripts and evidence of previous qualifications. Provide English language test results if required. Submit the supporting documents requested by admissions. Confirm the applicable application fee before submitting the application. Review any admission offer and complete the required acceptance steps. Prepare the appropriate student immigration application if necessary.

Other costs

Tuition per year$24,577 USD
Application fee$70 USD
Deposit$500 USD

Program details

CampusSacramento (main campus)
Faculty or schoolCollege of Education
DepartmentGraduate and Professional Studies in Education
Teaching languageEnglish
Credit value60
Study paceFixed
Post-study stay1
Scholarship notePotential California State University, Sacramento scholarship or funding opportunities may be relevant to Counseling in School Counseling with Embedded PPS Credential. Confirm the award, international eligibility, funding level, and application dates with the institution.

Intakes and deadlines

  • Program starts

    August 2027

    Apply by

    3 May 2027

    170 days left

Frequently asked questions

  • The program takes 3 years.