Loyola Marymount University Bulletin 2016-2017 [ARCHIVED CATALOG]
Educational Support Services
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Faculty
Chairperson: William D. Parham
Professors: Terese C. Aceves, Sheri A. Atwater, Paul A. DeSena, Brian P. Leung, William D. Parham
Associate Professor: Emily S. Fisher
Assistant Professor: Fernando Estrada
Affiliate Faculty: Catherine Foote
Contact Information
Chairperson: William D. Parham
Assistant Director: Catherine Foote
Administrative Assistant: Cheryl Wawrzaszek
Location: University Hall, Suite 1500
Telephone: 310.258.5591
Fax: 310.568.6640
Academic Programs
The degrees and credentials offered through these various programs include:
- Master of Arts in Counseling (60 semester hours, with LPCC eligibility upon completion)
- Master of Arts in School Counseling with a Pupil Personnel Services (PPS) credential (48 semester hours, no LPCC eligibility)
- Master of Arts in Guidance and Counseling (37 semester hours, no LPCC eligibility)
- Master of Arts in Educational Psychology, Education Specialist in School Psychology, combined with a PPS credential (63 semester hours)
Learning Outcomes
In accordance with the Mission and Goals of the School of Education, the Educational Support Services programs strive to:
- Respect and value the diversity of individuals, families, and communities;
- Promote Educational opportunities to ensure student success;
- As agents of change, Advocate for universal access to a socially just education; and,
- Lead and work collaboratively in order to facilitate transformation.
Counseling
Academic Program Director: Sheri A. Atwater
Introduction
The Counseling program is designed to prepare aspiring counselors for a variety of settings: K-12 public, private, and charter schools; colleges and universities; community mental health; and private non-profit organizations. The program offers three different Master of Arts degrees which include: Counseling with 2 specialization options for LPCC eligibility (60 semester hours), School Counseling with a PPS School Counseling Credential (48 semester hours), and Guidance and Counseling (37 semester hours).
School Psychology
Academic Program Director: Brian P. Leung
Introduction
The School Psychology program is designed to prepare graduates to work as school psychologists in elementary and secondary schools. All school psychologists employed by the public schools in California are required to hold the Pupil Personnel Services (PPS) credential in school psychology.
The LMU School Psychology program is a rigorous three-year cohort program consisting of 63 semester hours with courses during Fall, Spring, and Summer terms. Candidates will receive an M.A. in Educational Psychology after the successful completion of 54 semester hours (after the second year), and the Education Specialist (Ed.S.) degree and PPS credential in School Psychology after the successful completion of 63 semester hours (third year).
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