Master of Arts in School Counseling
Seton Hall University

Program Details

Learn how to help school-age kids and teens through many social, emotional, and educational challenges with a Master of Arts in School Counseling. This program will enable you to counsel students, identify needs, and utilize prevention strategies to benefit your school community. 

Courses in this master’s degree in school counseling online examine coping strategies, crisis management, and collaborative interventions. The program follows standards set by the Master’s in Psychology and Counseling Accreditation Council (MPCAC). Graduates will possess the skills necessary to lead as effective and competent counselors, consultants, collaborators, and advocates for their students.

The degree program covers topics including:

  • Counseling theories
  • Career counseling
  • Psychology of human development
  • Principles of learning and behavior modification
  • Multicultural counseling and psychology

% Online

Mostly Online

Program Accreditation & Licensing

Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP)

School Accreditation & Licensing

Seton Hall University is accredited by:

Middle States Commission on Higher Education (MSCHE)

Program Requirements & Restrictions

Minimum Education

Bachelor Degree

Recommended GPA

3.0 or above (4.0 scale)

Application Requirements

Official College Transcript(s), Recommendation/Reference Letter(s), Resume/CV, Statement of Purpose/Intent

Additional Info

  • This program requires two on-campus weekend residencies.