Catalog 73 - National University

School of EducationExit RequirementsIn order to receive a Preliminary PPSC credential, candidates mustcomplete all courses and internship within seven years and fulfill thefollowing requirements:• Successful completion of all coursework, portfolio, practicumand internship.• Successful completion of the ETS Praxis (#0420) examination inSchool Counseling (passage score is 570).• Submission of 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 thePreliminary PPSC School Counseling credential.■ PUPIL PERSONNEL SERVICES CREDENTIALSCHOOL PSYCHOLOGY (PPSP)(780-000-760)Program Chair: Susan Eldred • (858) 642-8372 • seldred@nu.eduProgram Faculty Advisor:San Diego: Michael Anderson • (858) 642-8353 • manderso@nu.eduFaculty Advisors:Bakersfield: Bill Matthew • (661) 864-2360 • wmatthew@nu.eduFresno: Carol Cerioni • (559) 256-4949•ccerioni@nu.eduCosta Mesa: Diana Wheeler • (714) 429-5129 • dwheeler@nu.eduLos Angeles: Linda Smedley • (310) 662-2148 • lsmedley@nu.eduSacramento: Joe Cunha • (916) 855-4303 • jcunha@nu.eduBarbara Ray •(916) 855-4313 • bray@nu.eduSan Diego Practicum/Internship Coordinator: Mark Roybal •moybal@nu.eduThis credential authorizes the holder to serve as a schoolpsychologist in a school setting at any grade level P-12. Thiscredential is valid for a maximum of five years. Candidates shouldsee “Admissions to Credential Programs” for specific admissioninformation.Candidates who have completed an appropriate master’s degree incounseling, social work or psychology from this or anotherregionally-accredited institution can work toward a Pupil PersonnelServices Credential with a School Psychology Specialization (i.e.without receiving another master’s degree). To meet state ofCalifornia required competencies for the credential; candidates mustcomplete either the entire Master of Science in School Psychology orthe prerequisites and requirements for the MS in School Psychologynot already met in graduate coursework. Course equivalence cannotbe granted for life experiences.Candidates may participate in a university internship if they are ableto secure a position with an employing agency that meets thestandards of the university internship program. The program for aPPSP university internship is identical to the program for the nonuniversityinterns. For more information, contact a CredentialAdvisor.218Admission Requirements• Candidates must hold an accredited master’s degree and beadmitted to National University.• Complete all program prerequisites (MTH 210, PSY 430, PSY 301and TED 430)• Enroll in PED 504, (School Psychology Orientation). Attendanceto all sessions is mandatory (make-up session not available) andcompletion of required assignments is mandatory.• Receive a credential packet and complete a Write Placer exam(occurs in PED 504) that is reviewed and signed by facultyadvisor for admission to School Psychology program.• Return the credential packet to the credential advisor by the endof the PED 504 course, otherwise candidates will receive an “I”for the course. See a credential advisor for specific informationregarding any of these requirements. Successful completion ofPED 504 and all prerequisites is mandatory prior to programadmission.Program AdvisementAll coursework must be completed within seven years with a 3.0GPA. Candidates who are absent for a period of 12 months or moremust re-enroll and re-matriculate under a new catalog.All PPSP candidates will be assigned a faculty advisor. Candidatesmust meet with a faculty advisor for evaluation of prior courseworkto meet program prerequisites. Only PED 504 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 5 classes, (3) before starting their practicum and internship,(4) at the exit of the program.Candidates who receive a grade lower than a “B minus” in two ormore courses will be evaluated by the faculty and will be required torepeat the course(s) at their own expense before being allowed tocontinue in the program.Program Learning OutcomesUpon successful completion of the program, candidates will be able to:• Demonstrates adept/advanced skills in all aspects of psychoeducationalassessment; keeps current with technology in thefield; presents information and teaches others new assessmenttechniques; becomes expert at aspects of various disabilities/learning problems of children and teaches others ways toevaluate• Demonstrates outstanding leadership skills; well-versed incommunicating results and information to others; demonstratesand applies consultation/collaboration techniques and models,and teaches those to others• Demonstrates ability to independently researches cutting edgetechnologies related to learning, and learning problems; fullyaware of current theories and is adept at instructing others;presents information on advances in the field; is completelycompetent in practice.• Demonstrates full implementation of school-wide programs forsocial/behavioral needs of children; keeps up to date onemerging interventions and techniques; provides in-servicetraining and expertise in the area of social and behavioralinterventions• Demonstrates advanced training and competence in workingwith individuals with diverse backgrounds; teaches othertechniques and concerns for working with individuals of specificbackgrounds.• Demonstrates expertise in school systems knowledge andpractice; works at both local and district level in programming