Pupil Personnel Services (PPS) School Counseling Credential
Child Welfare and Attendance (CWA) Authorization

Our program is accredited by the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing to offer both the PPS credential and the Child Welfare and Attendance (CWA) authorization. Counseling students completing the MS degree (in either option) are able to simultaneously earn the PPS Credential in School Counseling if they have met the California Basic Skills requirement.

The PPS credential in School Counseling is required to work as a School Counselor in the TK-12 public school system. Our program is accredited by the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing to offer both the PPS credential and the Child Welfare and Attendance (CWA) authorization. The CWA authorization prepares candidates with specialized counseling training to assist TK-12 students and families in need of attendance support.