School Counseling, Master of Science in Education

The School Counseling Program consists of a 60-credit Master of Science in Education degree, which prepares counselors-in-training for fulfilling the roles of the urban school counselors serving elementary, middle, and high school students in grades K-12 in the areas of academic, personalsocial, and career development, according to the American School Counselor Association’s (ASCA’s) new vision. School counselors-in-training are encouraged to join this professional organization, which includes a variety of professional development opportunities, subscriptions to relevant journals, and affordable student malpractice insurance, the purchase of which is a program requirement: schoolcounselor.org . The School Counseling Programs consist of 16 graduate courses, 3 of which involve supervised field experiences, and completion of the CPCE as the required exam. This is a CACREP-accredited program and it fulfills the NYS academic requirements for professional certification as a school counselor.

A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university with undergraduate scholastic achievement indicating reasonable assurance of success in work for an advanced degree. Normally this will be a “B” (3.0) in the general average and in the major field.A minimum of 18 credits in the behavioral and social sciences and/or professional education courses. Students who do not fully meet this requirement will need to make up deficit credits by completing course work in those areas in addition to the usual program requirementsTwo letters of recommendation from college instructors or field supervisors;The interest, ability, and personality to function successfully in the field of school counselingA one-to-two-page personal essay outlining the reason the applicant has decided to pursue a graduate degree in professional counseling and why they have selected their counseling specialty, including prior work experience and future career goals. Graduate Record Examination is no longer required.