Master of Science in School Counseling
Introduction
Master of Science in School Counseling is a Masters program taught at Niagara University, USA. Intake: Fall, Spring, or Summer. The program is offered in campus-based modes with full-time (24 Months to 36 months) options.
The Master of Science in School Counseling (M.S.Ed.) prepares students for NYS school counseling certification-focused work across K–12 settings. Students develop skills in student advocacy, social-emotional development, academic support, and career counseling through practice-focused coursework, including subjects such as Counseling Techniques, Multicultural Counseling, Foundations & Ethics in School Counseling, and Career Counseling & Planning.
Completion time is 24 months to 36 months, with 48 or 60 credits. The program offers full-time or part-time study, with some online offerings, and starts in Fall, Spring, or Summer. Training includes a 100-hour practicum and 600 internship hours in K–12 school settings, with placements arranged with local school districts and supervised by certified school counselors.
Modules
- Counseling Techniques
- Multicultural Counseling
- Foundations & Ethics in School Counseling
- Career Counseling & Planning
- Group Counseling
- Organization & Administration of the School Counseling Program
- Practicum
- Internship I and II
Admission Requirements
The minimum requirements for admission in Master of Science in School Counseling at Niagara University for all applicants (Domestic or International) are:
- program specific academic requirment set by Niagara University.
- English Language OR any other language requirments as set by Niagara University as pre-requiste for admission in Master of Science in School Counseling.
Note: Please check the university website in the link below.
- Undergraduate GPA – 3.0
- Must have an earned Bachelors degree
- Letters of recommendation: 2
- Statement of Intent
- Note: Candidates’ application materials are considered, holistically.
Courses Units
Please check detail of study units at https://www.niagara.edu/programs/school-counseling/
More Information
- Careers in school counseling
- Careers in higher education
- Careers in community programs
- Careers in career counseling
Scholarships
80 fully funded scholarships are listed for USA. See USA scholarships.