Catalog 73 - National University

School of Education• No more than two sites at one time with no more than two SiteSupervisors at one time• Includes two levels (Elementary and Secondary)CED 620CED 616CED 617CED 618Exit RequirementsInternship Seminar (3 quarter units)School Counseling Internship I (200 hours)School Counseling Internship II (200 hours)School Counseling Internship III (200 hours)In order to receive a PPSC credential, candidates must complete allcourses and internship within seven years and fulfill the followingrequirements:• Successful completion of all coursework, portfolio, practicumand internship.• Successful completion of the ETS National Praxis (#0420)examination in School Counseling (passage score is 570).• Submit written evaluations of performance in internshipexperiences by Site Supervisor to University Supervisor.• Successful completion of the Exit interview with faculty advisoror University Supervisor.• Complete Program Evaluation Form-School Counseling.• Schedule an exit appointment with credential advisor for finalclearance and credential documents.• Have a zero account balance.Credential Application InformationCandidates are expected to complete their internship either on a fulltime basis of 3-4 months (40 hours per week) or part time basis of aminimum of 8 months (20 hours per week). Upon successfulcompletion of the coursework and internship, candidates must meetwith a credential advisor to receive, complete and submit theCommission on Teacher Credentialing application form for the PPSCSchool Counseling credential.■ UNIVERSITY INTERNSHIP CREDENTIALPROGRAM FOR PUPIL PERSONNEL SERVICESSCHOOL COUNSELING(781-758)Department Chair: Susan Eldred • (858) 642-8372 • seldred@nu.eduProgram Faculty Advisor:San Diego: Lisa R. Spencer • (858) 642-8379 • lspencer@nu.edu; Lori LowFaculty Advisors:Costa Mesa: Harvey Hoyo • 714) 429-5143 • hhoyo@nu.eduFresno: Carol Cerioni • (559) 256-4949 • ccerioni@nu.eduLos Angeles: Joseph White • (310) 662-2137 • jwhite@nu.eduRedding: Linda Michaels-Spivey • (530) 226-4021•lspivey@nu.eduSacramento: Joe Cunha • (916) 855-4303 • jcunha@nu.eduBarbara Ray • (916) 855-4313 • bray@nu.eduSan Bernardino: Rickie Smith• (909) 806-3342 • rsmith2@nu.eduSan Diego Internship Coordinator: Larry Johnson • (858) 642-8362 •ljohnson@nu.eduStockton: Greg Kirkwood (209) 475-1400The University internship pupil personnel services in schoolcounseling credential program allows students who meet therequirements to begin service as a “paid” school counselor in theirsponsoring district while completing their formal courseworkpreparation. Students who qualify as a university intern may beginthe program upon starting a school counseling position, either at thebeginning of their program or while currently enrolled in the regularpupil personnel services credential program. Intern studentsparticipate in the standard coursework and internship coursework.National University students who are interested in becoming auniversity intern must complete and show verification of all216prerequisite requirements.An Internship Credential is valid for two years at the site of hire. Assuch, a university intern must be continuously enrolled incoursework and maintain an updated account balance. Any changesin employment status while on an internship credential must becommunicated to the Credential Advisor.This program is aligned with national standards and preparescandidates for the position of school counselor. Graduates of thisprogram generally seek employment as school counselors in P-12school districts and must hold a PPSC credential for public schoolemployment.Candidates enrolled in the degree and credential program are notawarded the master’s degree until they have completed allcoursework and have successfully completed the ETS PRAXIS-SchoolCounseling exam. All coursework must be completed prior to thePreliminary PPSC credential recommendation. Course equivalencecannot be granted for life experiences.Program AdvisementAll PPSC candidates will be assigned a faculty advisor. Candidateswill meet with a faculty advisor for evaluation of prior courseworkto meet program prerequisites. Only CED 604 and prerequisites canbe taken prior to admission.All candidates are expected to meet with their assigned facultyadvisor at the following times: (1) upon admission into the program,(2) after five classes, (3) before starting their internship hours, and (4)at the completion of internship hours.Candidates who receive a grade lower than a “B minus” in morethan two courses will be evaluated by the faculty and will berequired to repeat the coursework at their own expense before beingallowed to continue in the program.Program Learning OutcomesUpon successful completion of the program, candidates will be able to:• Demonstrate knowledge of major developmental theories(personality, social, physical, emotional, and cognitivedevelopment) and chronological stages of life-long humandevelopment and their impact on school behavior and learning.• Demonstrate knowledge of common psychiatric disorders inchildhood and adolescence• Identify and effectively address relevant social and diversityconcerns and crises of individuals and groups of students.• Conduct needs assessments and use data to plan, develop,implement and evaluate comprehensive guidance programs.• Apply individual counseling skills and techniques to helpstudents cope with personal and interpersonal problemsappreciating the diversity of each student..• Apply group counseling skills and techniques to help studentscope with personal and interpersonal problems appreciating thediversity of each student..• Effectively apply positive consultative and collaborativerelationships with school staff, parents, and community agenciesin support of candidate academic, career, and personal/socialsuccess.• Demonstrate knowledge of legal mandates affecting educationand school counseling and apply appropriate legal and ethicalstandards and practices to specific counseling situations.• Demonstrate a basic understanding of descriptive statistic, testand survey construction, as well as the purpose and uses ofstandardized and un-standardized group and individualassessment.• Understand and utilize computer technology relevant to the