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»About Ed.S. in School Psychology Program and LPCC Emphasis
Chapman University I Attallah College of Educational Studies
The Ed.S. in School Psychology program at Chapman University is fully accredited by:
- National Association of School Psychologists (NASP):
[Program Annual Report and Student Outcomes Data] - International School Psychology Association (ISPA)
- California Commission on Teacher Credentialing (CTC)
The program’s curriculum is grounded in the NASP Domains of Training and Practice and shaped by the Counseling and School Psychology (CSP) programs’ eight guiding principles:
- Collaboration
- Oral communication
- Self-reflection and tolerance for complexity and ambiguity
- Written communication
- Commitment to service and advocacy
- Building solutions for children through an appreciation of their strengths and resources
- Understanding children both as individuals and as participants in systems
- Time management and organizational skills
Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor
Within the Attallah College of Educational Studies, the additional coursework required to meet the educational requirement for the LPCC is embedded into two new emphases:
- MA in Counseling with an emphasis in Professional Clinical Counseling
- MA in Educational Psychology with an emphasis in Professional Clinical Counseling
The license in professional clinical counseling is a master’s level license regulated by the Board of Behavioral Science Examiner (BBS), the same state agency that controls licensing for Marriage and Family Therapists, and Licensed Clinical Social Workers. LPCC license holders can practice counseling and psychotherapy in private practice, community mental health, clinic settings, as well as in the schools.
For more information about the Attallah College LPCC programs, including required coursework and hours, visit the LPCC FAQs and info page.
For more information and application materials related to LPCC licensure, please contact the Board of Behavioral Sciences.
Chapman's Attallah College News
Faculty and students in our Ed.S. in School Psychology program are advancing the field. Discover what makes the program distinct.
Rethinking Student Support in the Digital Age
Attallah College hosted its third annual Imagining a Resilient Future in the Schools conference in November 2025, focusing on student mental health in a digital world. Co-led by Associate Professors Amy Jane Griffiths and Kelly Kennedy, the conference featured three keynote speakers from UC Irvine and USC, as well as a youth voices panel with Orange County Department of Education partners.
Read the blog post.CASP Cultural and Linguistic Diversity Scholarship
Ed.S. School Psychology student Gabe Ryan ‘27 was named a recipient of the California Association of School Psychologists’ Cultural and Linguistic Diversity Scholarship, recognizing emerging school psychologists who demonstrate academic excellence and a commitment to serving culturally and linguistically diverse communities.
Read the blog post.Restorative Justice Practices
Groundswell has honored Attallah College faculty members Anna Abdou and Randee Kirkemo with its Community Partner Award, recognizing their work integrating restorative justice practices into the preparation of future mental health counselors.
Read the blog post.Student Voices
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