School Counseling

This graduate program is approved by the New York State Education Department and leads to Initial and Professional certification as a school counselor. Upon completion of the 60 credit Master of Science in Education degree candidates can apply for NYS initial certification. A Content Specialty Test (CST) is required as part of the initial certification process. Upon completion of 3 years of experience as a school counselor candidates become eligible for professional certification.

The following are specific requirements for all candidates in school counseling:

• ECPCE 700. Foundations of School Counseling
• ECPCE 802. Clinical and Contextual Topics in School Counseling
• ECPCE 805 Assessment Methods in School Counseling
• ECPCE 806. Administration and Organization of School Counseling Programs
• ECPCE 808. Child and Adolescent Counseling
• ECPCE 809. Learning and Motivation
• ECPCE 810. College and Career Readiness
• ECPCE 815. Career Development and Assessment in School Settings

Fieldwork in K–12 school settings. Practicum in School Counseling (ECPCE 729, 4 credits). Two separate Internships (ECPCE 829). One internship must be completed in a K-8 school setting (4 credits) and one in a 9-12 school setting (4 credits).
Completion of a final research project (as part of ECPCE 807 Research Methods) in an area related to school counseling.

School Counseling Full Time Program

School Counseling Part Time Program

For additional information and more details please see the Counselor Education Student Handbook and the Counseling Fieldwork Guide.