Graduate Certificate in School Counseling at University of Rochester

Programme overview

Advanced certificate options linked to school counseling, including a Mental Health to School Counseling Bridge for those who already hold a master's degree leading to New York State mental health counseling licensure.

Faculty: Warner School of Education and Human Development | Department: School Counseling | Duration: 12 credits (Mental Health to School Counseling Bridge) | Intake: Start in any semester; priority application deadline November 1, 2026 | Study mode: full-time | Location: Rochester, NY, United States

What you will study

The Mental Health to School Counseling bridge requires two school counseling courses and two internships.

Career pathways

School counseling roles in schools where the certification is recognized.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Programme requirement: the bridge is for applicants holding a master's degree leading to NYS mental health counseling licensure. Warner School graduate applications (master's and certificate): bachelor's degree; two recommendation letters (at least one preferably from a former professor); 2-4 page statement of purpose; resume or CV; writing sample of at least five pages; transcripts from all post-secondary institutions; GRE not required for many programmes; TOEFL or IELTS required for international applicants with a non-U.S. Priority deadline November 1, 2026; start any semester.

Requirements published at program group level.

Tuition is charged per credit, so the total depends on the modules you register for each year. Current fees are listed in the official fee schedule.

Intake: Start in any semester; priority application deadline November 1, 2026

Duration: 12 credits (Mental Health to School Counseling Bridge)

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