School Counselor Residency Program

Overview

LMU School of Education collaborates with educational partners to make paid residencies available for select students during the final year of our three-year hybrid program for the M.A./PPS/CWA in School Counseling. These residencies include:

  • A year of high-quality preparation at the partner organization during the final year of the program
  • A stipend for the above year
  • Weekly 1:1 coaching sessions with a mentor school counselor
  • Priority consideration for full-time employment with the partner organization after you graduate

Our current educational partners are:

How Do I Apply?

There are two pathways for applying to our school counselor residency programs.

Option 1: You are currently employed by one of our partners

  • Tell your employer you’re interested in applying for the school counselor residency program at LMU
  • Your employer will interview you and notify you if you’ve been recommended to apply

Option 2: You are not currently employed by one of our partners

  • Apply directly to LMU’s school counseling program
  • If you are admitted, let your advisor know that you’re interested in the counselor residency program
  • Your advisor will follow up with you about availability and next steps. Please note that admission to this program and expression of interested in a residency does not guarantee that a residency is available for you.

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