MS School Counseling at University of Rochester

Programme overview

A CACREP-accredited MS preparing students for school counseling roles and New York State initial and professional certification, with practicum and two internships in elementary, middle or secondary schools.

Faculty: Warner School of Education and Human Development | Department: School Counseling | Duration: 60 credits; two years full-time (fall start) or three to four years part-time | Intake: Start in any semester; priority application deadline November 1, 2026 | Study mode: full-time | Location: Rochester, NY, United States

What you will study

Core school counseling coursework plus one specialization (Community, Diversity, Disability or Leadership); electives can count toward an Advanced Certificate in Urban Teaching and Leadership or NYS Applied Behavior Analysis license coursework or the BCBA credential.

Career pathways

K-12 school counselor positions in New York and other states recognizing the certification; also school counseling in other settings, higher education advising or career development centers, and community youth programmes.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Programme requirement: bachelor's degree in a related field (e.g. psychology, education, human development, sociology, brain and cognitive science); preference for a GPA of 3.0 or better on a 4.0 scale; general understanding of school counseling practice; paid or volunteer experience in helping professions; evidence of leadership potential; dispositions suited to counseling. 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 faculty 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: 60 credits; two years full-time (fall start) or three to four years part-time

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