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Master of School Counseling

Niagara University

  • Lewiston, United States
  • 2 years
  • English
  • On campus
  • Master

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Niagara University campus

About the program

Master's preparing certified school counsellors.

Program highlights

  • Internship available: yes
  • Placement support: yes
  • Work during study: yes
  • Post-study work rights (1 year): yes
  • PR pathway friendly: no

What you will learn

  • Learners studying School Counseling can develop the ability to evaluate social and behavioural evidence
  • Apply relevant research methods and ethical principles
  • And communicate findings to diverse audiences
  • And apply advanced analytical or reflective approaches to complex work. These are indicative learning goals
  • Not a confirmed list of the university's assessed course outcomes.

Career outcomes

  • School counselor in public
  • Private and charter schools
  • Mental health counselor
  • CASAC-T

Curriculum

  • 60 credits
  • Listed as four years part time or full time
  • With in-person and online courses. Covers research
  • Technology in school counselling and culturally responsive practice
  • With practicum and internship in schools. Optional dual licensure as mental health counselor and CASAC-T.

Entry requirements

Academic

  • Bachelor degree equivalent to a US bachelor degree from an accredited institution (cumulative GPA 3.0 On a 4.0 Scale
  • Below 3.0 May be asked to interview)
  • NACES course-by-course credit evaluation of non-US transcripts
  • 2 References
  • Statement of intent and resume
  • TOEFL iBT 79-80 or IELTS 6.0
  • Programme-specific tests or interviews.

Minimum GPA

3

Accepted academic background

Bachelor degree equivalent to a US bachelor degree from an accredited institution, NACES-verified course-by-course credit evaluation of non-US transcripts (MBA: document-by-document allowed), 2 References, Statement of intent and resume where required, Programme-specific tests or interviews.

Language tests

  • IELTS 6.0
  • TOEFL iBT 79-80

Other requirements

  • Interview required

Documents you’ll need

  • Academic Transcripts
  • Curriculum Vitae
  • Recommendation Letters Where Required
  • Identification Document
  • English Proficiency Evidence
  • Additional Program Materials If Required.

How to apply

  1. Visit the official website. Review the graduate admission requirements for School Counseling. Prepare academic transcripts and required supporting documents. Provide a curriculum vitae and recommendation letters where required. Complete the application form. Pay the application fee. Submit any program-specific materials if required. Wait for the admission decision.

Other costs

Tuition per year$23,040 USD
Application fee$100 USD
Deposit$2,300 USD

Program details

CampusLewiston
Faculty or schoolCollege of Education
DepartmentCounseling
Teaching languageEnglish
Credit value48
Study paceFixed
Post-study stay1 year
Scholarship noteMerit-based or program-specific scholarships may be available to eligible students. Applicants should review current scholarship criteria and funding amounts on the official website.

Intakes and deadlines

  • Program starts

    August 2027

    Apply by

    No deadline listed

Frequently asked questions

  • The program takes 2 years.