Why choose the University of La Verne?

For more than 75 years, the University of La Verne's Education Department has been developing outstanding education professionals and today offers a program with the following benefits:

• A national reputation for academic excellence
• Full-time doctoral-level faculty, complemented by experts working in the field
• A full range of masters degree and credential programs
• Small classes and personalized instruction
• Late afternoon and evening classes
• Off-campus sites throughout California
• Flexible programs of individual goals and interest
• Scholarship and financial assistance
• A placement office networked with schools and school districts
• Accredited and approved programs

At the University of La Verne, faculty and students are partners in learning. Together we pursue a common goal: providing the best educational environment and experience for our community's children.

Because we believe a critical feature of capable and influential teachers, counselors and administrators is establishing a relationship with each student, we strive to ensure that the needs of each student in our graduate studies programs are met. We want each to excel as students and as education professionals.

Through its academic and co-curricular programs, the University provides rich educational opportunities that relate to both the academic and personal development of its students. For its undergraduates the University offers a challenging general education program, as well as a strong knowledge base in a particular discipline. Graduate programs at La Verne are offered in selected professional disciplines. These programs are aimed at the practicing professional, and seek to integrate theory and practice.

Master's Degrees and Certificates

MS in Educational Counseling / Pupil Personnel Services Credential

Through this combined degree and credential program, students gain the knowledge and skills needed to become effective school counselors serving youth from kindergarten through community college. This program is approved by the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing. Students may pursue the Master's degree, the PPS Credential, or both.

Accreditation

The University of La Verne is accredited by the Accrediting Commission for Senior Colleges and Universities of the Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC), and is approved by the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing for offering credentials in several areas.

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