The educational requirements may be waived for CSSCs with at least two years of experience working with emotionally disturbed children or children who have a serious behavioral problem, and who demonstrate a combination of education, skills, and experience that meets the specific cultural and linguistic needs of the target population. Bachelor’s degree in a social science-related field (e.g., Social Work or Social Welfare, Marriage & Family Therapy, Child Psychology, Child Development, Counseling Psychology or Social Psychology, etc.) AND have at least six months of experience working with emotionally disturbed children in institutional or out-of-home care settings; OR .