BPLPERI-AC - Bilingual Pupil Personnel Intensive

The Department of Educational and Community Programs provides a sequence of courses for practicing school counselors, school psychologists, and school social workers currently holding provisional or permanent certification in their respective disciplines. The 15-credit sequence of courses is approved by the New York State Education Department and includes a field component. The purpose of the sequence is to prepare school counselors, school psychologists, and school social workers to provide bilingual educational, psychological, and mental health services to linguistically diverse students and families in school settings. Individuals who complete the 15-credit sequence will be eligible for the New York State Education Department’s bilingual extension in their respective fields.