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Master of School Counseling MSEd

Niagara University

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

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About the program

A 48-credit master's leading to New York initial school counselling certification.

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

  • Develop advanced knowledge of School Counseling (MSEd) and evaluate learning approaches
  • Communicate appropriately with learners
  • And reflect on educational practice.

Career outcomes

  • School counselor (New York initial certification)

Curriculum

  • 48-credit
  • 24-month programme for initial New York school counselling certification
  • Aligned with American School Counselor Association models and standards. Covers foundations of professional school counselling
  • Career development and college readiness
  • And fostering a supportive school climate
  • With some courses online.

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
  • CV or Resume.

How to apply

  1. Check the graduate application requirements through the designated application portal (rolling admissions
  2. Decision typically in 3-4 weeks). Apply online through Niagara University Graduate Admissions and pay the 100 USD international application fee. Upload transcripts with a NACES course-by-course credit evaluation for non-US study
  3. 2 references
  4. A statement of intent
  5. Resume and TOEFL iBT 79-80 or IELTS 6.0 scores. Complete any programme interview or test. Receive the offer and I-20
  6. Then apply for the F-1 visa and pay the 350 USD SEVIS fee.

Other costs

Tuition per year$23,040 USD
Application fee$100 USD
Deposit$500 USD

Program details

CampusLewiston
Faculty or schoolCollege of Education
DepartmentCounseling
Teaching languageEnglish
Credit value48
Study paceFixed
Post-study stay1 year
Scholarship noteGraduate applicants may be considered for Niagara University graduate merit awards or assistantships where their degree and admissions profile qualify, Funding is competitive.

Frequently asked questions

  • The program takes 2 years.