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    • Change Lives with a Master’s or Certificate from our School Counseling Program

    Build your skills in the areas of human growth and development, social and cultural foundations, helping relationships and career development.

    Introduction

    In our educational counseling master’s and certificate programs, you’ll learn to design and deliver developmentally appropriate activities and services directly to students (classroom lessons, small group lessons and individual counseling) or indirectly for students (consultation, collaboration and referrals). Our graduate programs in school counseling are accredited by the Association for Advancing Quality in Educator Preparation (AAQEP).

    Faculty

    Professors pride themselves on course creation and delivery that is current and focused on best practices. Each professor has earned their Certificate of Advanced Study in the area of professional school counseling and is active in the field. Professors are active members of the American School Counseling Association (ASCA).

    “Our program has really been the gold standard in the area for many years. You aren’t just getting the education, you’re getting the reputation and the network that comes along with Russell Sage College.”

    Peter Stapleton, Chair, Department of Professional Education Programs

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    “For me, the school counseling program at Sage was a perfect fit. They really helped me become a facilitator, helped me reach out and become stronger than I was before when I entered the program, and I’ve enjoyed myself from beginning to end.”

    – Lavaughn Garland

    Your Future

    When you graduate with your educational counseling master’s degree, you’ll be well prepared for your role as a central figure in your school for teaching and learning.

    Hands-On Experience

    The program includes a 100-hour practicum and a 600-hour internship experience. Both include a seminar class, which allows students to collaborate and consult with faculty and each other.

    Careers

    You’ll be prepared to tackle your career as a school counselor for grades K-12, working with parents in the decisions and plans of your students and aiding in their development.

    Advanced Certificate in School Counseling

    Graduates of the 48-credit master’s program in school counseling program are encouraged to pursue the 12-credit advanced certificate in school counseling, which is registered with the New York State Department of Education. This will help you earn permanent certification in New York state.

    Designed with the input of school counselors in the field, the Certificate of Advanced Study is a great opportunity to continue your studies.

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    Learning Experience

    You’ll work collaboratively with other students in the educational counseling master’s and certificate programs. Courses include instruction, hands-on learning and opportunities to practice your counseling skills.

    You’ll also learn to promote practices that emphasize evidence-based teaching, differentiated instruction, diversity and inclusion, teaching English language learners and teacher reflection. Courses draw on the new literacies lens to integrate technology into innovative and traditional learning activities.

    Course Objectives

    • Help elementary/secondary students gain understanding of their social, intellectual and emotional development
    • Be knowledgeable about educational, occupational and social opportunities
    • Have decision-making and planning skills
    • Communicate effectively with school personnel, parents and particularly with students, about issues that facilitate or inhibit personal planning, self-esteem, achievement and choice

    Application Requirements

    • official transcripts from all post-secondary institutions attended
    • one letter of recommendation
    • 1-2 page career goals essay

    Deadline: Rolling Admission
    Start Date: Fall, Spring, Summer semester

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    Leslie Peppin
    Leslie Q. Peppin
    Office Coordinator: Esteves School of Education, Administrative Assistant: Professional Education Programs, and Teacher Certification Officer