»MA in School Counseling - Student & Alumni Highlights
Chapman University I Attallah College of Educational Studies
Each year, Chapman University’s MA in Counseling and Pupil Personnel Services Credential in School Counseling program admits one cohort of approximately 20 students. With a highly selective admissions process, our students develop strong connections as they progress through the program together.
Our alumni go on to serve as school counselors across Southern California, making a difference in diverse educational settings. Graduates are currently employed in districts including Orange, Santa Ana, Tustin, Irvine, Corona-Norco, Capistrano, Riverside, and Los Angeles Unified.
Discover how our students, alumni, and faculty are making an impact in classrooms, on campus, and beyond through their stories and testimonials.
Turning Everyday Moments Into Meaningful Connection
Jay Guidos ‘27, a student in our MA in School Counseling program, is already making a profound impact on young people in Anaheim, California. Through his work with the mental health nonprofit Western Youth Services and a sneaker-cleaning program he created called #FIREFRIDAYS, Jay turns everyday moments into meaningful conversations with kids about life, identity, and self-worth.
Read the blog post.Alums Honored as Top School Counselors
Three Chapman University School Counseling alumni have been named honorees in the Orange County Department of Education's annual K-12 School Counselors of the Year awards. The program, also known as the Orange County School Counselor Recognition Program, spotlights the region's top counselors and the impact they have on students and schools.
Read the blog post.Enhancing Family Engagement in Schools
Two Attallah College school counseling alumni, Andres Rocha and Taryn Hastie, are working to transform how schools engage non-English-speaking families. At a previous California Association of School Counselors conference, they presented "Increasing Engagement with Non-English Speaking Families," highlighting gaps in current practices and offering a roadmap for more inclusive communication.
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