»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:

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:

  1. Collaboration
  2. Oral communication
  3. Self-reflection and tolerance for complexity and ambiguity
  4. Written communication
  5. Commitment to service and advocacy
  6. Building solutions for children through an appreciation of their strengths and resources
  7. Understanding children both as individuals and as participants in systems
  8. 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.

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Ed.S. in School Psychology

To learn more about Attallah College's Ed.S. in School Psychology program, please register for an Information Session.