Academic Programs

Admission Requirements

• CBEST must be taken by the second semester
• Master’s degree in a counseling-related field
• Minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 (A “Grade Point Average Exemption” may allow admission for applicants who do not meet the minimum GPA requirement.)
• Completed Application Form (PDF)

For more information on general requirements and our application form see General Requirements

Note: A Grade Point Average Exemption Petition may allow admission for applicants who do not meet the minimum cumulative GPA requirement.

Credential only applicants must have a master’s degree in a counseling-related field and must seek academic advisement prior to enrolling. Admission to the program is subject to evaluation of academic transcripts and an interview with the department chair to determine a course of study for completion of the credential.

The credential program consists of 24 units. The courses are the same as those for the School Counseling degree and credential program. Applicants who have graduated from Phillips Graduate University with a master’s degree in psychology or School Psychology may add the PPS credential within ten (10) years of graduation. Curriculum is subject to change to meet Commission on Teacher Credentialing (CTC) curriculum requirements.

The credential for Phillips’ alumni includes 22 units of School Counseling coursework. Applicants who come to Phillips Graduate University with a master’s degree in a related field may be considered for the Pupil Personnel Services (PPS) credential-only option. This option will be reviewed by the department chair on an individual basis, and requires the completion of 24 units of curriculum and 700 hours of field placement hours. All applicants may choose to add to their course work the additional eight units required for the Child Welfare and Attendance Credential.