Professional School Counseling

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 graduate-level school counseling program, 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 master’s degree in school counseling program is accredited by the Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP).

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).

Spotlights

Read more from students, faculty and alumni.

Alumni

“It’s the personal connection you feel at Sage. They really care about you. My professors have kept in touch. I still love hearing from them.”

– Chynna Marcucci

Alumni

Criminal Justice, Law & Behavioral Science Professional School Counseling 2012, 2016

Chynna Marcucci

It’s hard to imagine anyone appreciating a college degree more than Chynna Marcucci. One of eight children, no one else …

Alumni

“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 master’s degree in school counseling, 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 aid in their development.

Advanced Certificate in School Counseling

Graduates of the master’s degree in school counseling program are encouraged to pursue the 12-credit advanced certificate program 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 school counseling program during your coursework. Courses include instruction, hands-on learning and practice of 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