Counseling and Human Services
The Master of Science in School Counseling
The Master of Science in School Counseling is a 48-credit program that is CACREP-accredited and prepares students for provisional certification as a K-12 School Counselor in New York State. It typically requires 2-3 years to complete. The program of study includes academic preparation, supervised laboratory experiences, and practicum and internship placements in regional schools. Below is a description of the required coursework for the degree. For more detailed information about program requirements and department policies, we invite you to read our Masters Handbook.
REQUIRED COURSES
In addition to courses specific to school counseling, students complete core courses that meet the curriculum requirements of CACREP. These required courses total 39 credits and include:
| COURSE # | COURSE TITLE | CREDITS |
| COU 612 | Introduction to Professional Counseling | 3 |
| COU 614 | Group Work in Counseling | 3 |
| COU 624 | Theories of Counseling and Psychotherapy | 3 |
| COU 626 | Social and Cultural Dimensions of Counseling | 3 |
| COU 628 | Life-Span Human Development | 3 |
| COU 642 | Career Development | 3 |
| COU 644 | Counseling Prepracticum | 3 |
| COU 646 | Assessment in Counseling | 3 |
| COU 729 | Counseling in the Schools | 3 |
| COU 749 | Leadership and School Counseling Program Implementation | 3 |
| COU 750 | Practicum in Counseling | 3 |
| COU 758 | Research Methods | 3 |
| *COU 790 | Internship in Counseling | 6 |
*The internship must be completed in an elementary, middle or high school setting.
ELECTIVES
The remaining credits in this program are electives. Students may choose courses offered by the Counseling and Human Services Department, or opt to take related courses outside of the department. CHS offers the following elective options:
| COURSE # | COURSE TITLE | CREDITS |
| COU 575 | Orientation to Substances of Abuse | 3 |
| COU 651 | Crisis Counseling | 3 |
| COU 653 | Building Resiliency in the Educational Setting | 3 |
| COU 654 | Rape, Sexual Abuse, Incest: Counseling Issues | 3 |
| COU 675 | Substance Abuse Counseling | 3 |
Required Seminars
To be eligible for New York State School Counselor Certification, students in the School Counseling program must also complete training in:
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Child Abuse Prevention
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Child Abduction Prevention
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Violence Prevention
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Fire and Arson Prevention
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Prevention of alcohol, tobacco, and drug abuse
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Highway Safety
These requirements are met though on-line modules offered through the School of Education. Students complete the modules and must pass an exam that tests the content of all six modules.