Program Details
The online Master of Arts in School Counseling program prepares professionals to be school counselors for grades PreK-12 in public and private schools. The curriculum prepares professionals to guide students toward success by teaching practice and research techniques through the lens of equity and social justice, so that all students can thrive academically, professionally, socially, and personally, regardless of background. Professionals can choose from two concentrations: School Counseling or Bilingual School Counseling, which prepares them to address common challenges experienced by students for whom English is a second language.
Learning Pace
Institution-PacedLearning Schedule
Synchronous% Online
Mostly OnlineProgram Accreditation & Licensing
Masters in Psychology and Counseling Accreditation Council (MPCAC)
School Accreditation & Licensing
New York University is accredited by:
Middle States Commission on Higher Education (MSCHE)
Program Requirements & Restrictions
Minimum Education
Bachelor DegreeRecommended GPA
3.0 or above (4.0 scale)Admission Tests
Proof of English Language Proficiency (International Students)Application Requirements
Official College Transcript(s), Recommendation/Reference Letter(s), Resume/CV, Statement of Purpose/Intent
Additional Info
- Requires an on-campus, in-person immersion experience
- Meets New York State credentials
Restricted States
Colorado, Iowa, Kentucky, Louisiana, Nevada, Oregon, American Samoa, Guam, Northern Mariana Islands, Puerto Rico, Virgin Islands