»Master of Arts in Counseling and Pupil Personnel Services Credential in School Counseling

• Submit an online application
• A statement of intent, the prompt can be found within the application.
• A current resume or vita that includes information on experiences working with children and/or families.
• One set of official transcripts from all institutions the applicant has received (or will be receiving) a degree from.
• Official GRE Scores.
• Two letters of recommendation are required. One recommendation must be from someone who has experience with the candidate in an academic setting and knowledge of the candidate’s academic potential. The second recommendation should be from someone who knows the candidate in a work setting, preferably one where the candidate works with children.
• Please note that the California Basic Educational Skills Test (CBEST) is not required for admission to the School Counseling program however admitted students will be required to turn in documentation of having passed the CBEST before beginning practicum fieldwork
• $60 application fee.

Applications and supporting documents for the Fall 2013 cohort will be accepted through July 15, 2013.

Complete applications must be submitted in order to receive full consideration; a complete application includes the Graduate Admission application and all supporting documents listed above.

Supporting documents may be mailed to:

Office of Graduate Admissions
Chapman University
One University Dr.
Orange, CA 92866

• Cohort model with entry each fall semester.
• Low student-to-faculty ratio, with close collaboration between students and faculty on professional training, research, publications, and presentations.
• A 48 unit program that can be completed in 2 years of full time study or 3 years of part time study.
• 200 hours of practica and 600 hours of internship for a total of 800 hours of fieldwork.
• Students also earn the California Pupil Personnel Services Credential in School Counseling at the same time as the Master of Arts in Counseling.
• Option for an emphasis in Professional Clinical Counseling, which fulfills the educational requirements for the California license as a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC).
• School Counseling 2 year, full time course schedule (.pdf)
• Student organization is the Chapman University Association of School Counselors

Dr. John Brady is a professor in the school counseling and school psychology programs at Chapman University and is the coordinator of the school counseling graduate program. Prior to teaching at the university, he served for twenty-seven years as a school psychologist and special education administrator and a counselor in private practice. Dr Brady's interests lie in the development of collaborative problem solving skills for school consultants. He has been a member of the CASP board for the past eight years, first as a regional representative, then as the secretary/treasurer and as of July the 2009-2010 president of CASP.

Faculty

• John Brady, Ph.D.
• Michael Hass, Ph.D.
• Randy Busse, PhD.
• Kelly Kennedy, Ph.D.
• Jeanne Anne Carriere, Ph.D.

Dr. John Brady
Director
714-628-7286
jbrady@chapman.edu

Erin O'Keefe
Administrative Assistant
714-628-2740
eokeefe@chapman.edu