This is a 51-s.h. post-baccalaureate program. Upon completion of specified coursework (39 s.h.) in the program, the student is awarded a Master of Education degree in school counseling. Following successful completion of the remaining coursework and fieldwork, the student is certified as a preK-12 school counselor in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.

In order to be considered for an interview, applicants are required to have a minimum of six semester hours in undergraduate or graduate psychology. Applicants must also be computer literate.

Prerequisite courses in psychology may be in process during the semester in which application to the program is submitted. In this case, evidence that the coursework is currently being taken (either in the form of a mid-semester grade report or a letter from the instructor) must be submitted with the program application. In addition, experience with children in applied settings is preferred.

Master of Education in School Counseling

1. Provisional acceptance
2. All coursework completed and School Counseling Competency Project passed
3. Pre-internship portfolio completed
4. Recommendation of graduate faculty
5. Admission to degree candidacy