Overview
For students earning an M.A./PPS/CWA in School Counseling, LMU School of Education partners with three educational partners that provide paid residencies for select students during the final year of the program. The residencies include:
- One year of high-quality preparation at a partner organization
- A stipend for the above year
- Weekly 1:1 coaching sessions with a mentor school counselor
- Priority consideration for full-time employment after you graduate
Kathleen Avena Blanco, Ed.D., BCBA, PPS/CWA, is the director of school counselor residency program at LMU School of Education.
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 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
For More Information
- Download and read the School Counselor Residency Program Handbook 2025-26.
- Fill out our inquiry form to receive detailed admission and program information. (Choose “MA in School Counseling” from the dropdown menu.)
- Email or call the SOE admission team if you have brief questions:
- soeinfo@lmu.edu
- 310.258.8791
- Visit this link to book a virtual meeting with an admission counselor if you have further questions.