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School Counseling (48 Hours) – California
The M.Ed. School Counseling 48-hour program (MECU) is closed to new enrollments, but previously enrolled students are still permitted to finish this program. The below information addresses state requirements measured against the 48-hour program. Degree Completion Plans (DCPs) beginning after July 1, 2023, will reflect the 60-hour School Counseling Program (SHCO). Students on DCPs prior to 2023-2024 whose state requirements are 60 credit hours can contact LUO Academic Advising to switch to the new 23-24 60-hour M.Ed. School Counseling DCP.
California requires that applicants for the Clear Credential – Specialization in School Counseling have
- A bachelor’s degree or higher from a regionally accredited college or university.
- A professional preparation program of post baccalaureate degree study consisting of a minimum of 30 semester units specializing in school counseling, including a supervised field experience with school-age children. Programs accredited by the Council for Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs (CACREP) meet this requirement.
- Completed application and, if not previously submitted to the Commission, a completed Live Scan receipt. Out-of-state residents must submit two fingerprint cards (FD-258) in lieu of a Live Scan receipt. If submitting fingerprint cards, current fingerprint processing fees must accompany the application packet.
- Application processing fee.
Additional Requirements
Applicant must complete 800 hours of field experience: https://www.schoolcounselor-ca.org/files/CASC%20Standards%202023%20FINAL%20-%20Digital%20Copy.pdf
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