School Counseling is an online program.
Graduates of the Master of Arts in School Counseling are eligible to be recommended for a New York State Initial Certificate, School Counselor. Additionally, students of the Program’s Bilingual Track will be eligible to take the Bilingual Educational Assessment, and upon graduation, will be eligible to be recommended for a New York State Bilingual Education Extension (PPS/Admin). The Master of Arts only leads to Initial Certification(s).
Graduates of the Master of Arts in School Counseling plus the Advanced Certificate in School Counseling will be recommended for both New York State Initial and Professional Certificates, School Counselor. Additionally, students of the MA Program’s Bilingual Track will be eligible to take the New York State Bilingual Educational Assessment, and upon graduation, will be eligible to be recommended for a New York State Initial and Professional Bilingual Education Extension (PPS/Admin).
Graduates of the Advanced Certificate will be eligible to apply for Professional Certification(s) once they have completed three years of full-time paid school counseling experience.
NYU is authorized pursuant to the State Authorization Reciprocity Agreement (SARA) to enroll students in online programs and to place students for learning experiences in the SARA states and territories. For further details regarding NYU's SARA membership please visit the NYU State Authorization website. SARA requires universities to disclose to applicants and students whether programs that lead to professional licensure/certification meet the education requirements for licensure/certification requirements in the student’s state.
Note, state regulations change frequently, and the information posted here may have changed at the time of your specific application to or enrollment in our program of study. Please email the Field Placement Office if you have specific questions about whether our program meets licensure or certification requirements in a specific state.
Please see the table below for license or certification eligibility by state:
State | State License Contact Info | Does School Counseling meet the academic requirements for professional licensure/certification in this state? | Additional Information |
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Alabama | Yes, but not open for recruitment | Other Licensure Requirements: | |
Alaska | Yes | Other Licensure Requirements: | |
Arizona | Yes | ||
Arkansas | Yes | Other Licensure Requirements: | |
California | Yes | Other Licensure Requirement: | |
Colorado | Yes | Other Licensure Requirements: | |
Connecticut | Yes | ||
Delaware | Yes, with certain specifications. | Additional Curricular Requirements: | |
Florida | Yes | Other Licensure Requirements: | |
Georgia | Yes | ||
Hawaii | Yes | Other Licensure Requirements: | |
Idaho | Yes | Other Licensure Requirements: | |
Illinois | Yes | Additional Licensure Requirements: | |
Indiana | Yes | Additional Licensing Requirement: | |
Iowa | Yes |
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Kansas | Yes | Additional Licensing Requirements: | |
Kentucky | No | Additional Curricular Requirements: NYU's online program is not approved to operate in Kentucky. NYU is not recruiting from Kentucky. | |
Louisiana | No | Other Licensure Requirements: | |
Maine | No | Additional Curricular Requirements: | |
Maryland | Yes | ||
Massachusetts | Yes | Other Licensure Requirements: Passing scores on the Communication and Literacy Skills test. | |
Michigan | Yes | Other Licensure Requirements: Michigan requires candidates to obtain a Temporary School Counselor License to practice as a school counselor while completing Michigan testing requirements. | |
Minnesota | Yes | ||
Mississippi | Yes | Other Licensure Requirements: | |
Missouri | Yes | Other Licensure Requirements: | |
Montana | Yes | Other Licensure Requirements: | |
Nebraska | Yes | Other Licensure Requirements: | |
Nevada | No | Additional Curricular Requirements: | |
New Hampshire | Yes with certain specifications | Additional Curricular Requirements: Candidates must be trained in all three grade levels to receive NH certification. NYU will work with candidates to ensure they meet this state requirement. Other Licensure Requirements: Candidates seeking NH certification through reciprocal agreement must verify they have received training and experience comparable to a NHDOE approved graduate program in school counseling. Certification through reciprocal agreement is done through a review of transcripts, curriculum vitae, and experience descriptions. | |
New Jersey | Yes | Other Licensure Requirements: | |
New Mexico | Yes | Other Licensure Requirements: | |
New York | Yes | ||
North Carolina | Yes | Other Licensure Requirements: | |
North Dakota | Yes | Other Licensure Requirements: | |
Ohio | Yes | Other Licensure Requirements: | |
Oklahoma | Yes | Other Licensure Requirements: | |
Oregon | Yes | Other Licensure Requirements: | |
Pennsylvania | Yes | Other Licensure Requirements: Candidates must pass Praxis exams. | |
Rhode Island | Yes | Yes | Other Licensure Requirements: |
South Carolina | Yes | Other Licensure Requirements: Candidates must pass Praxis exam. | |
South Dakota | Yes | Other Licensure Requirements: | |
Tennessee | Yes | Other Licensure Requirements: Candidates must pass the Praxis exam. | |
Texas | Yes | Other Licensure Requirements: | |
Utah | Yes | Other Licensure Requirements: | |
Vermont | Yes | Other Licensure Requirements: Candidates must pass the Praxis. | |
Virginia | Yes | Other Licensure Requirements: Candidate must have two years of classroom teaching experience. | |
Washington | State of Washington Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction | Yes | |
West Virginia | Yes | Other Licensure Requirements: | |
Wisconsin | Yes | ||
Wyoming | Yes |
U.S. Territories | State License Contact Info | Does School Counseling meet the requirements for professional licensure in this state? | Additional Information |
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American Samoa | America Samoa Department of Education | Yes | |
District of Columbia | Yes | Other Licensure Requirements: | |
Guam | Guam Commission for Educator Certification | Yes | |
Northern Mariana Islands | Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands School Systems | Yes | |
Puerto Rico | Puerto Rico Department of Education/Departamento de Educacion | Yes | |
U.S. Virgin Islands | Virgin Islands Depoartment of Education | Yes |