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Pupil Personnel Services Credentials
Pupil Personnel Services Credentials authorize individuals who serve as counselors, school psychologists, school social workers, and school child welfare and attendance regulators to provide the following school services in grades 12 and below, including preschool, and in classes organized primarily for adults. Each specialization allows the holder to provide the following services in addition to the specific service authorization listed on the credential:
- Techniques for facilitating individual growth and development to achieve academic success
- Human assessments
- Problem prevention and early intervention
- Consultation services
- Psychological education
- Coordination and development of school services
- Legal enablement and constraints
- Referral and utilization of services
Information for All Candidates
California Prepared Candidates
Out-of-State Prepared Candidates
Out-of-Country Prepared Candidates
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The requirements for individuals prepared outside of the U.S. may be found on Commission leaflet Pupil Personnel Services Credential For Individuals Prepared Out-of-State. If you do not meet the criteria for out-of-state prepared applicants, you will need to contact a California college or university with a Commission-approved professional preparation program, securing their formal recommendation for the credential.
- Foreign Transcript Evaluation [PDF]
Additional Resources
- Basic Skills Requirement [PDF]
- Commission-Approved Professional Preparation Programs
- Title 5 California Code of Regulations Section 80049 - External Webpage...
- Education Code 44266 - External Webpage...