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Master of Arts in School Counseling
Master of Arts in School Counseling

Master of Arts in School Counseling

  • ID:MC10106
  • Level:Master's Degree
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Admission Requirements

Entry requirements

  • Application form
  • Applicants for master's programs must hold a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or institution.
  • GPA average of 3.00 out of 4.0 or equivalent.
  • Written narrative statement of interest in specific program
  • Resume
  • Letters of reference, preferably from a professional colleague or professor. Two letters of reference are required for master's programs. One letter of reference is required for advanced certificate programs.
  • An interview with the director of the program is recommended prior to admission.

English requirements

  • TOEFL: 65-74
  • IELTS: 5.5-6.0

Course Information

The future is in the next generation of students. As a vital part of the educational leadership team, school counselors provide valuable assistance to students, whether they are setting the tone in elementary schools or enhancing the learning process in secondary school or beyond.

Why Choose School Counseling?

The M.A. in school counseling program is designed for those seeking school provisional counseling certification, and prepares you for work in a variety of settings. It is grounded in research and shaped by the needs of schools and other organizations that require professional counseling services. Upon completion of the program, you’ll meet the requirements for provisional certification as a school counselor in New York State.

What Will You Learn?

You will learn how to foster the development of individuals through all stages of life. By merging theory with practice, you will emerge with the necessary knowledge, skills and disposition to:

  • Assess, facilitate, and guide individual development
  • Help students understand and overcome social or behavioral problems through classroom guidance lessons and counseling
  • Counsel individuals and small groups on the basis of student and school needs
  • Work with students to develop skills, such as organizational and time management abilities and effective study habits
  • Help students create a plan to achieve academic and career goals
  • Engage student in career and college readiness
  • Be an empathic, caring human service provider

If you wish to specialize in post-secondary advising you may choose the college advising concentration, an optional 12-credit program that provides additional expertise in guiding student success in college.

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  • Methods of Educational and Psychological Research
  • Introduction to Counseling Practices and Theories
  • Techniques in Counseling the Individual
  • Life Span Development
  • Career Development
  • or Psychology of Career Counseling
  • Practicum in Groups
  • Organization and Administration of the Guidance Program
  • Practicum in Counseling
  • Psychopathology
  • Measurement and Assessment for Counselors
  • Internship in School Counseling I
  • Internship in School Counseling II
  • Data Analysis and Report Writing in Educational & Psychological Research
  • Counseling the College Applicant
  • Approaches to Multicultural Counseling:Theory and Practice
  • or Cross Cultural Counseling
  • Professional Orientation to Counseling:Standards, Law, Ethics, and Evaluation
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Career Opportunity

Career Opportunity

  • Career counselor
  • Elementary school counselor
  • High school counselor
  • Middle school counselor
  • College admissions counselor
  • Community-based counselor

Ability to settle

Overseas Student Health Cover

Health Insurance - USD $2625 per year

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