A valuable resource for vulnerable children and their families, school counselors help students achieve their goals. In this master of arts program, you’ll get the education and clinical training to become a professional pre-K–12 school counselor, working in public and private schools, colleges, and community agencies. Graduates are eligible for New York State certification as guidance counselors. You must reside in the US and not need a visa to pursue this online degree, and you may choose to concentrate your degree on bilingual school populations.
This program is accredited by the Master’s in Psychology and Counseling Accreditation Council (MPCAC) for 2015 through 2025. Graduates of this program meet the academic requirements for licensure in the state of New York. Each state sets their own policies, regulations, and standards for licensure. If you intend to pursue licensure in a state other than New York, you should consult our Licensure page for more information on whether our program meets the academic requirements for licensure in that state and whether there is additional course work you may need to complete to meet that state’s requirements.
Students interested in the bilingual concentration must be able to participate in required supervised fieldwork within the five boroughs of New York City.
The on-campus option is not taking applications at this time.
Fall Start — Full Time Plan - 5 Terms (48-51 Credit Track)
| Fall Year 1 (12 credits) | APSY-GE 2138 Human Growth and Development – 3 credits APSY-GE 2657 Individual Counseling: Theory and Process – 3 credits APSY-GE 2658 Lab in Individual Counseling Skills – 3 credits APSY-GE 2662 Foundations of School Counseling – 3 credits |
| Spring Year 1 (9 credits) | APSY-GE 2648 Practicum in School Counseling – 3 credits APSY-GE 2650 Professional Orientation and Ethical Issues in School Counseling – 3 credits Elective – 3 credits |
| Summer Year 1 (9 credits) | APSY-GE 2070 Research and Evaluation Methods in Behavioral Sciences – 3 credits APSY-GE 2620 Group Dynamics: Theory and Process – 3 credits APSY-GE 2682 Cross-Cultural Counseling – 3 credits |
| Fall Year 2 (9-12 credits) | APSY-GE 2673 Assessment of Children and Adolescents – 3 credits APSY-GE 2667 Internship in School Counseling I – 3 credits Elective – 3 credits BILED-GE 2001 Bilingual Multicultural Education: Theory and Practice* – 3 credits |
| Spring Year 2 (9 credits) | APSY-GE 2635 Career Counseling – 3 credits APSY-GE 2668 Internship in School Counseling II – 3 credits APSY-GE 2663 Program Development and Evaluation – 3 credits |
Fall Start — Part Time Plan - 8 Terms (48-51 Credit Track)
| Fall Year 1 (6 credits) | APSY-GE 2657 Individual Counseling: Theory and Process – 3 credits APSY-GE 2662 Foundations of School Counseling – 3 credits |
| Spring Year 1 (6 credits) | APSY-GE 2650 Professional Orientation and Ethical Issues in School Counseling – 3 credits APSY-GE 2658 Lab in Individual Counseling Skills – 3 credits |
| Summer Year 1 (6 credits) | APSY-GE 2620 Group Dynamics: Theory and Process – 3 credits APSY-GE 2682 Cross-Cultural Counseling – 3 credits |
| Fall Year 2 (6 credits) | APSY-GE 2138 Human Growth and Development – 3 credits APSY-GE 2663 Program Development and Evaluation in Counseling – 3 credits |
| Spring Year 2 (6 credits) | APSY-GE 2648 Practicum in School Counseling – 3 credits APSY-GE 2673 Assessment of Children and Adolescents – 3 credits |
| Summer Year 2 (6 credits) | APSY-GE 2070 Research and Evaluation Methods in Behavioral Sciences – 3 credits APSY-GE 2635 Career Counseling – 3 credits |
| Fall Year 3 (6-9 credits) | APSY-GE 2667 Internship in School Counseling I – 3 credits BILED-GE 2001 Bilingual Multicultural Education: Theory and Practice* – 3 credits Elective – 3 credits |
| Spring Year 3 (6 credits) | APSY-GE 2668 Internship in School Counseling II – 3 credits Elective – 3 credits |
* Bilingual Extension Only
These sample course schedules are intended as general guidelines. All students will receive an official plan of study approved by Academic Affairs once enrolled in the program.