Pupil Personnel Services: School Psychology Credential

APU’s PPS School Psychology Credential program is for students who have already earned a Master of Arts in Education: Educational Counseling and PPS School Counseling Credential.

For more information: (626) 815-5026

Prerequisite: Master of Arts in Education: Educational Counseling with Embedded Pupil Personnel Services Credential in School Counseling

A required transcript evaluation of students’ courses will determine which courses will count toward the PPS: School Psychology Credential.

Requirements are the same as for Azusa Pacific University’s Educational Specialist in School Psychology with Embedded Master of Arts in Education: Educational Psychology and Pupil Personnel Services Credential in School Psychology program, with the exception that no graduate research project is required. 

Students must pass the PRAXIS II (School Psychology) Exam with a score of 147 or greater. Credential-only candidates may be eligible to become a Nationally Certified School Psychologist (NCSP); candidates are advised to contact the National Association of School Psychologists (NASP) certification board to determine if their degrees meet NCSP requirements.

A student has a maximum of five years to complete all coursework and assessments, beginning the first date of enrollment for coursework in the credential program.

Admission

University graduate admission and program-specific requirements must be met before an application is complete (see Admission to the University). Program-specific application requirements are available online.

International students should contact Graduate and Professional Admissions for application procedures.